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Is that different than this:

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Registered Parameter Numbers and Non-Registered Parameter Numbers. The are types of MIDI commands, like Note On/Offs Data Program Change Data, Continuous Controller Data, After Touch Data, Pitch Bend Data, etc. In my experience some synth manufacturers used them for less standard parameter controls. One manufacturer might use standardized CCs [Continuous Controller parameter numbers] and also use RPNs and NRPNs for sending parameter value changes to a synth engine.

Thanks for adding this; in my comparisons, I didn't check custom plugin layouts. While I recognized yesterday that those might behave differently, (1) I rarely intentionally use them any more (since before CbB came out), (2) I didn't have time to create new layouts, and (3) to me it seemed that the OP was referring to the Sort by Manufacturer mode.

If you are asking specifically about compatibility with regard to opening projects created and saved on older software (Sonar Platinum, CbB, etc.), I defer to others. If you are asking more generally about features, workflow comparison, etc. I suggest the "Current Release . . . " Topic in the General > Product Release Info section might be helpful to you. Hope this helps.

I thought of a suggestion like this yesterday, but was thinking of a measure of 2/4 since from my understanding is that the change needs to come on the the downbeat immediately after 2 quarter notes. (Regrettably, I didn't have the time to test this to see if it would meet the OP's requirements.)

Footnotes: Although we have been discussing behaviors when the Sort by Manufacturer mode has been chosen, I get the same behaviors with Sort by Category and Sort by Type modes--hovering over a menu item causes a sub-menu to flyout showing the respective plugins (and the same with any sub-sub-menus, such as the VST2, VST3, and DX types). Just a suggestion, if anyone needs to retrain his or her eye-brain-hand memory, rather than doing the retraining with one sort mode (e.g., Sort by Manufacturer), try doing it with a different, less preferred mode (e.g., Sort by Type.) It might take fewer iterations. YMMV

To be clear, my first comment was about "inserting effects in FX bins and adding Soft Synths in tracks." After that I started addressing the question @Bristol_Jonesey asked you: He asked if your problem came from using the Browser because your original post just referred to plugin menus: So thanks for clarifying that. In the final section of my reply I (1) paid respect to the "muscle memory" issue you raised and (2) addressed methods of "dismissing the menu." Now that we are collectively closer to knowing what each of us is seeing, perhaps possible reasons why people might be "seeing" different mouse-related behaviors can be addressed. As for me, I will leave it up to the Cakewalk Team in acting on the feature request (an option to have "the old way" available) to decide if they have control over the different mouse-related behaviors different users experience.

Well, it is a pharmacy, after all! 😜

Thanks for the clarifications. I tried this yesterday and again today on my main audio PC and now, my older computer. On both of my PCs, hovering over the manufacturer's name causes the available plugin names menu to fly out. Clicking on the manufacturer's name doesn't do anything. Not sure if there is a DAW-based setting or a Windows / Mouse setting that would change the behavior. Not sure if this makes a difference but both my mice are wired. On both my PCs, clicking on the > displays the manufacturer's plugins. Double clicking on the manufacturer displays the plugins. Single clicking highlights the manufacturer's name, but then I still needed to double click that to get the list of plugins. Again, not sure if there are mouse driver settings or Windows settings that control the mouse's behaviors. I never paid any attention to what I do to get rid of the plugin menu. My brain tells my hand what to do and I assume my eyes provide my brain with feedback if it doesn't happen so my brain will then tell my hand to move left instead of right.** I just tried to figure out what goes on intuitively, but its so automatic, I can't slow it down. I haven't reinstalled OBS on my recently re-constructed C Drive, but when I do, I can OBS it and take a look. **I tried moving my mouse "away" (as you suggest) but the result seems to vary based on several different factors, which direction my hand moves the mouse, where the plugin submenu is with respect to the other UI elements, how many plugins there are, and who know what else. I just let the eye-brain-hand mechanism do its thing. ADDENDUM: On my main PC, CbB exhibits the same behaviors (insert menus and Browser), except that when using the Browser (docked and floated), the > button is a + inside a folder icon button.

IK Product Manager also lists the update for AmpliTube 5 MAX [pre v2 version]. Clarification for those who don't know: These updates only update the underlying software, not the content. In other words, we do not get the content for v2. It would be a non-free upgrade if we purchase(d) v2. JMO: It's nice that they also update the pre v2 version as well.

Did you double check to make sure the BREVERB 2 dlls are in the right folder? I will have to check to see which one my SONAR sees, but FWIW I have two different versions--one dated from 2012 and one from 2018. Sorry. I can't check. After I rebuilt my C Drive (boot drive), I have not yet reinstalled any of my SONARs.

Maybe the OP is talking about this? I had to turn the gain all the way up to have the icon change from yellow to orange when being fed audio. PS: In my quick test, I couldn't make it go red, so Wookie must be right--if you drive it into the red it's something to worry about!

Thanks for pointing that out. Unfamiliar as I am with PA plugins, I didn't know that the "?" had an open-the-manual/guide task. Using a file finding program, I already knew I had the document on my drive; just not that the "?" opened up the file from that location along with other "Help" things (which seems to vary from plugin to plugin).

This sounds similar to the issue we discussed a few years ago when I was looking at the inspector-based arpeggiator and other similar issues with the function of buttons and the on/off state of buttons [lit v. unlit] being out of sync. Could be purely coincidental or might have something in common. IIRC, I documented what I did, what I was working on, some observations and speculation. I don't recall if the buttons/functions being out of sync were resolved. There's a chance that if I pruned down / summarized the lengthy post, I might have saved a copy of the fuller version. I seem to recall that my exploration began with trying to sort out an issue with the remote control of the latch and/or on/off buttons and might have later involved some of the other button states/functions. Just curious with regard to the button state [lit/unlit], does the function [toggling the switch on/off] still work from both places regardless of the state being/becoming out of sync?

Based on the date of the invoice and what I remember, yes, you are correct!

Yup!! That's the one. I guess that means we'll have to give Spread a try. I sort of remember trying it when I first got it! I have no idea if I used it for anything I might want to revisit, but I migrated today just in case.

A couple of years ago I picked up a DJ Swivel plugin as part of a Stay Creative Bundle from Plug-in Boutique. (You know, the kind of thing where they put together an assortment of low-cost odds 'n' ends.) So today I received an e-mail related to the D J Swivel / PA thing. Not endorsing nor poo-pooing either of them. Just wanted to pass this on in case others also have DJ Swivel stuff. So check your e-mail as sometimes stuff like this goes into a Spam, Trash, or other such bin. UPDATE: The e-mail has some steps to follow (basically logging into your DJ Swivel Account to get some information), but those steps didn't work for me--perhaps their server is overwhelmed ATM or being changed. Who knows? But, since I have my serial number, all I needed to do is (1) copy that and (2) put it into the PA site where it says to use the serial number as a Voucher. From there it was a $0.00 purchase following the usual steps, Hope this helps if you can't get into the DJ Swivel server.

Thanks for including the video set up to play a section of the video that focusses on one of the Melda Plugins. The video gives me an clearer idea of parts of your workflow. As for me, I tend to use hardware controls (knobs, sliders, buttons) for direct hands-on control of parameters although sometimes I use Cherry Audio's Voltage Modular software to automate / program changes (which can also be tweaked with hardware controls). Years ago I experimented with Touch DAW using a tablet, but I prefer the personal contact I get with non-virtual controls for.

Several weeks ago my C Drive had to be emptied and re-formatted as a boot drive, and while I had no intention of reinstalling gazillions of IK Software and Sounds, last night I started to install a number of my prior IK purchases. So, because I previously purchased licenses (and with great thanks to IK for removing the 180 day download restriction!!!!!), I can verify that I was able to re-install SampleTron 2 (software and sounds). And, yes, I just had to play the opening notes to Strawberry Fields. 🙂 Syntronik 2 also works--though I still need to make room for all the Sound Content as well as make time. MixBox (which I installed a couple of weeks ago) reinstalled and also works as far as I tested (just some basic operations). As expected, all the non-discontinued IK products that I have re-installed so far also work.

(1) Topic says "Articulate" and although the JRRShop link says "recirculate," it does indeed go to the Articulate deal. (2) For those who already have Articulate: Newfangled Audio sent an e-mail that "Articulate 1.1 is a Free Update to all Registered Users."

As I understand it, remote control / MIDI Learn of plugin parameters can be set at the host level or within the plugins themselves. If that's true, I wonder if Cakewalk Sonar can ever know and keep track of what plugins are doing with incoming MIDI CCs. If it can I can easily see the benefit of Sonar being able to tell users (1) yes, remote control is at work and (2) what parameters are being controlled remotely by what CCs. I just don't know, if I change control assignments in a Melda Sound Factory Instrument preset (for example), do the changes within MSF get communicated to Sonar in such a way that (1) Sonar knows remote controls are in effect within MSF and (2) Sonar can report what parameters each learned CC is mapped to. Or are you proposing this feature only for use with controllers as learned/assigned using the Synth Rack knobs and/or the Automation Dialogs? Of course, I might be missing something and would be happy to be enlightened about how others use remote control/MIDI Learn. I am not adverse to learning new tricks if they would help with workflow efficiency. Thanks.

Thanks for the clarification.

I remember they announced the end of Mixbox which is software (as opposed to sounds/libraries), but with Sampletron 2 and Syntronik, did they drop the programs/software AND the libraries, or just the programs/software? I am not clear on that. Another way of asking more or less the same thing is, when someone now gets the current version of ST4 MAX (or is it now ST4 MAX v.2?), does it include the Sampletron and Syntronic sounds/libraries? Based on what I read, my understanding is that the latest incarnation of Total Studio (TS MAX 5, IIRC), does not include the Mixbox, Sampletron, and Syntronik software/programs, but does TS MAX 5 include the Sampletron and Syntronik sounds/libraries? IMPORTANT: Not looking for speculation, guesses, what's listed on the website or what's on the version comparison charts; looking to hear from people who did not have Sampletron and Syntronik before and who purchased TS MAX 5. Thanks.