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This topic is a problem for Google translate [if on, turn off auto-translate to read]: "SE CUELGA AL CONVERTIR EN MONO" became "HANGS UP WHEN BECOMING MONKEY" !!!!! ? However, the actual post is a bit clearer: "Después de la actualización de windows 10 última parece que cuando ejecuto 'convertir a mono' se cuelga el motor de audio." became "After the last windows 10 update it seems that when I run 'convert to mono' the audio engine hangs." I never knew "mono" meant "monkey." Now I do.

Maybe its Edirol? I have never been able to get my Edirol VSC to work under Windows 10, but it still works under XP.

I have used SI-Bass Guitar a handful of times and I never use Melodyne, but I was curious about this and did a quick test. Using the built-in "Groove It" bass pattern [under "Electronic & Pop"], I played a few different basses. For all of them, SI-Bass seemed to respect note duration. If you try that and get he same results I did (midi durations/note lengths work), perhaps that points to an issue with the durations in the midi file? Just a thought. ADDENDUM: On a hunch, I played some patterns with the guitar in mono mode and pressed my sustain pedal (CC64) and got what sounds like you described. Any chance there is a hidden CC64 [sustain] in the file? HMMMM: Just to clarify: in the event list, the items checked in the manager just tell the event list what to display; it is not a midi event filter in terms of playing notes. So, if you uncheck everything there, no midi events will be shown, but the track will still play all midi events.

Thanks for the reminder. I had been meaning to do this with "ExpressFX" [Sound Forge] plug-ins, but just generally kept the folder closed and ignored them. Out of curiosity, other than saving me a line in the Browser (which I ignored), does excluding them have any other benefit?

Super interesting behind-the-scenes/historical details, too!

Excellent attention to detail in your updating efforts!! And thanks for mentioning the blurriness issue--I wasn't sure if it was my eyesight or my PC when I posted this:

I do not have FB and can't imagine I ever will; however. I have used several sites that have open-to-the-public content. On the other hand, I have explored Bandlab (the online app) with the idea of maybe someday using it collaboratively. I guess you could say I'd be a candidate for the Semi [or Selectively] Anti-Social Social Club--the SASS Club as opposed to the one you named!

I think its great that you have taken this on. I can imagine the steps in this discussion might help others who want to rescue other old themes that have previously been shared by their original designers.

I have super high regard for those who can do full themes; I have only done a few tweaks (some of which you might have seen in the Theme Guide thread). I know I do not have the patience or the artistic skills to do a complete theme. Perhaps you could take an updated theme you like and make minor tweaks borrowed from Dark Aqua, and build it step at a time. The theme editor offers the ability to revert to the elements used by the original theme that the new one is based on. So perhaps you can: Make a copy of Dark Aqua, rename it MyTweaks, and revert elements that seem to be problematic. Load an up-to-date theme. Import MyTweaks and save it with a name like MyTheme. The idea is that you can create files of personal customizations and import them on top of other themes. Out of curiosity, what's not looking right? Maybe others here can help you locate the correct elements that need to be fixed. Based on my admittedly limited experience, finding the right element can take considerable time. Of course, the theme guide is a great help! BTW, in order not to hijack this thread, if you want to create a thread on "Updating the Dark Aqua Theme," I would delete this here and repost it there.

Good news: Surge v.1.7.1 seems to have solved the AntiVirus issue. (v. 1.7.0 still shows 5 flags at TotalVirus; 1.7.1 only shows 1 which doesn't affect my PC). Like others, I had noise [crackle] and then the dreaded audio drop with some of the Jacky Ligon patches--even after upping my audio card's ASIO buffer 3 fold!!!!! As noted above, it did not seem to be related to extreme CPU usage. Anyone know where strings are hidden? EDIT: With the new version, Surge continues to function as an FX processor--a little like Z3ta+ FX, though so far as I can see, there is no midi learn for Surge FX controls).

Maybe a virtual midi port utility might help, as suggested in the following thread (re: LoopBe)?

I used to use this for hardware and would assign instrument definitions based on midi ports and channels. Can we use this method with software synths?

I have seen this mentioned many times in the forum: Workspaces is about preserving/restoring the UI (and the functionality related to that), not about all customizable settings. So, for example, having the Event List functionality (including related keybindings) missing from the Basic Workspace is related to the UI. The count-in timer setting isn't. At one point I suggested in the forum having a "Preferences" section among options in Wokspaces [formerly Lenses], but what I mentioned was not a UI feature parameter.

Congrats, and kudos to Nigel for figuring out how the VSTi could make it happen!

I am confused by this--as long as I can remember, it was saved with the project. So, I opened a project that had 0, changed it to 2 measures, saved it, closed Cakewalk, re-opened Cakewalk, re-opened the project, and the 2 measure count-in was there. Addendum: But Wait! Maybe you meant templates? So, I opened "MyBlankTemplate" (which I have set as the New default), changed the 0 to 2 measures, saved it as a template, closed Cakewalk, re-opened it, selected New, and the 0 was indeed 2 measures.

I am only aware of some recent changes based on discussions in the current forum; not sure of earlier changes. I will look for links to some relevant discussions. See post immediately below. Also, I think Colin Nicholls has updated his themes guide; that might be helpful as well.

I know what you mean about some color combinations working for some people better than others. To me, flexibility and customizability are two of Cakewalk's huge "selling points." I was led to that theme (and others) from this thread. Hope it helps.

Just a footnote since you seem happy with your current theme, but it looks like I downloaded Dark Aqua on 2020-07-10--less than a month ago. I moved it from my download folder into Themes and took a look. It does not work well with my eyesight (mostly neon blue against solid black), but it looks like it does not have the tweaks needed (assuming 2020.07 EA has the same theme elements as 2020.05).

If this is made an option for those who want it, I would prefer the current method be the default.

Best wishes for continued good health, and thanks for the follow-up on the activation issue! It makes sense. I have a new-to-me refurbished PC that came with Win 10 Pro v. 2004. I didn't want to risk trashing the "new" HDD, so I disconnected it and connected a totally unused SSD. I did not use the license I purchased via the Computer World offer, but since I had downloaded the Media Creation Tool, I did use that. I followed the instructions and somehow, magically (at the right time), Windows 10 showed the license with the original ID that came with the refurbished PC. So, I assume part of the licensing/activation process involves dialing home (MS) to look up my specific PC. Evidently it was recognized as having a valid licence and the ID was sent to my SSD.

Maybe this site can help?

I was under the impression that the E-Mu files were from a ROMpler, but originated with bona fide E-Mu samples. I assume actual underlying samples may have been tweaked so they can be altered by the Proteus synth engine However, if they are not what you imagine in your mind's ear, it makes little difference what the source is. Also, the suggestion to look for a multisample might not be a good one. I looked at a Tubular Bells preset I have. It seems to have only two samples--a D4 and a G6. So all the notes below D4 are just pitched down.

Minor footnote: To my ear, part of the unique character of orchestral tubular bells is the varied harmonics of each tube of metal. You might want to look for a multisample rather than a single sample--unless you are just looking for a specific B. Hmmmmm. I was curious to see if there were specific Bs out there; so I Googled Tubular Bells (samples) and found this site - No Bs that I could see, but there are some Cs; not sure what octave you need.

the plugins listed are not orchestral instruments I didn't look at all of the software synthesizers on the list, but I would be surprised if there isn't at least one that can function as a sampler or a ROMpler. By the way, those are other options--hardware gear (samplers/ROMPlers). You wouldn't even need Scala!!! Many of theme have tuning tables which can be tweaked from the front panel. For example, my Proteus 2500 has 12 User Key Tuning Tables where I can fine tune each of MIDI's 127 notes. Not recommending this one for you; just saying that if you had/found hardware that had the samples/instruments you needed, old-fashioned tuning tables should meet your needs. As mentioned above, re-tuning notes is generally a function of the synth engine (software or hardware). If you want to use software samplers/ramplers, you might not even need the ability to use *.scl files. I haven't looked, but I'd think that any software instrument that implements basic tuning tables where you can adjust the fine tuning on a note-by-note basis would meet your needs.

I thought of something (a work-around) that MIGHT work, but it is complicated--not something I would do as a first choice option. Assuming you are composing the music and using staff notation, MAYBE you could put the E on its own midi channel and put a pitch bend just on that channel so it wouldn't affect other notes. Are you composing the music using the staff notation view?