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I tested about 12-15 32-bit virtual instruments from different manufacturers by dragging them from the plug-in browser to the Track View (inserted as simple instruments). All of them just showed the name of the plug-in (no instance number or project name appended). For what its worth, my version of sfz is 64-bit. It does show the name, instance, and the project name. I am not sure which versions of SONAR it was bundled with, but I have it as part of a SONAR 8.5 64-bit installation on my current PC. If you don't have the 64-bit version from rgc:audio, perhaps as Nigel suggested, you could find other (newer) virtual instruments that play soundfont files.

For what its worth, I just ran scook's handy VST Inventory Tool after I installed the 7-29-2020 nightly and then ran Cakewalk. I know almost nothing about how installers work (or don't work), but the lack of file size and Cakewalk's inability to find the bank lead me to believe it was not installed (i.e., not a Cakewalk issue).

I did this yesterday. Very handy service!!!!!! Three packages flagged it as having malware. Oddly enough, only one flagged the 7-29-2020 nightly as having malware. None flagged it as being a false positive, just "undetected." I sent the nightly from yesterday in to to one of my AV packages to be tested. If it is indeed a false positive, those flagging it need to fix it--JMO. More upsetting to me was that Windows 10's Failed Update of about 2 weeks ago changed my Windows Security setting and failed to set it back to what I had. EDIT: Now there are 4 that flag 1.70; still just one (the same one) on the nightly. Also, I just got the reply to my submission and the nightly comes back as clean. They have added it to their database. ? EDIT 2: I just reported the 1.70 release (non-nightly) to the anti-malware software that refuses to let me install it and asked them to double check. If it is indeed a false positive, they should fix it!!! (JMO)

Update: One malware tool said the installer was OK. Another tool said it had malware and deleted it. Web browser claims it is dangerous.

Thanks for mentioning this. I took a look at Surge a few months back as I was interested in its joint synth/FX processor capacity. Ultimately I decided it didn't afford the flexibility I had with another synth/FX processor I have been using for ages. But, Surge's design appealed to me; worth keeping an eye on for new developments! (And I do like sliders!!!!)

Test of concept; just a sample; took less than 5 minutes. UPDATE: Another color test: Maybe you could try some combinations of background and foreground colors? CAVEAT: I am not endorsing these or hot/bold colors in general. I am just brain dead from the heat and wanted a quick distraction. People. adults, children, Cakewalk. colors. ?

**By "two files" and "file," is it safe to assume you know those are folders, not files? ***Is it safe to assume that you are unaware that you can add the folders [such as the ones you list] to the scan path? https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=Dialogs2.064.html

This "implied feature request" intrigues me as it is something I could see using to help make more efficient use of "sketches" [aka undeveloped musical ideas]. Not sure how much this fits under the Q&A category and the OP's question, but I am wondering if you envision this as possibly being related to Browser functionality. For example: with Instruments, we presently have the ability to assign categories (via Right Click > Set Properties and either select a category or add a new one). with Media, we presently have the ability to tag mp3 files (via Right Click > Properties > Details [not sure about oggs, flacs, etc.--whatever is allowed via Windows' File Properties. with Media we can create our own file hierarchy, make copies, and drop & drag--though a file properties/comments parser and filter might make it easier. Just some thoughts on your hint of a suggestion.

ProjectOpenNotification.txt : %APPDATA%\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Core

I want to make sure I understand this. (1) Are you are saying that Workspaces are no longer as flexible as they were? (2) Are you saying that the new Worskpaces mean previous Workspaces will no longer give me what I want? (3) Are you saying that (among other things) these will no longer be saved and/or restored via customized Workspaces (all areas boxed in, not just Meter Options): In other words, for example, if I have some Workspaces that use vertical track meters and other that use horizontal track meters, I will no longer have this flexibility after 2020.05?

I've had Sound Forge since before SoFo sold it to SONY and never knew about this feature [pencil/draw]. I used it as a waveform/file clean-up/editing/processing tool. Just checked Soundblast version 7 and Audiostudio version 14 [i.e., non-pro versions] and it works!!!

I agree with the following: That being said, on my long-term to do list is figuring out possible options I might be able to use for collaborations based on exporting and import between Cakewalk (the Windows program) and Bandlab (the on-line browser program). I am not even a novice as I have tested things in Bandlab less than a handful of times. However, I like to learn (at a snail's pace) by trying out what I see others doing (or trying to do). So, I tried to figure out how to download stems. I logged into my Bandlab [not Cakewalk] account, dragged some of the free drum loops into two tracks and saved the project. As always (in my experience) the online file IO/rendering process took longer than I expected (or am used to with PC software). Then I did a few things--taking a lunch break and a lawn-work break while the on-line app seemed to just sit there and do nothing. Eventually, I downloaded my two short test tracks (41.1 seconds) as stems. (BTW, I learned to be impatient with reading and writing files on a Commodore 64.) I have no idea how long it took to "prepare" the stems. That was during my lunch break. I have no idea how long the files sat there ready to download. That was during my lawn work break. But once I clicked the download buttons, my browser downloaded them quickly. Again, I wouldn't even say I rise to the novice level with Bandlab and cannot offer any advice. But having used your issue to teach myself a new step in the process, I thought I'd share in case something in my experience helps you on your quest. From what I have seen, I like the potential of social networking/collaboration Bandlab offers.

I guess you missed where both Promidi and I referred you to Workspaces. (See above.) If you want to read more about Workspaces, see https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=Lenses.1.html . Its also in the Reference Guide. Just to clarify: "Basic" is one of the factory Workspaces that comes when you install Cakewalk. At present, it excludes the Event List. As you found out, other Workspaces do not exclude the Event List. I am not sure what the official name is for the selection box, but it is used to select, manage, and create Workspaces. Personally, I like them and make use of my own custom Workspaces; however, when people are learning Cakewalk, it can be confusing (at present).

Oh--I am comfortable with the way Workspaces currently work and anticipate that the EA enhancements will not change my workflow. I was just wondering about a minor enhancement to save a step (manual selection of a specific Workspace other than the previous one used on the previously loaded project). Sometimes I use "None," sometimes I use the last Workspace I had loaded and just switch manually. Not a problem for me. More of an issue (but certainly not a showstopper!) is the lack of a file hierarchy for the Workspaces--so I can group (for example) Staff Entry Workspaces together, Two-Monitor Workspaces together, Oral History listening/markup/editing Workspaces together, etc. in folders. Again, not a showstopper; just extra gravy on what I personally feel is one of Cakewalk's seemingly under-appreciated workflow feature. Thanks for the suggestions. BTW, I was very glad to see "The Apply Workspace on Project Load option is disabled by default." People who use custom Workspaces regularly should have no problem changing that option. Conversely, not having it disabled by default would probably create confusion on the part of those who don't.

I haven't tried it yet, for many people who have issues rooted in Workspaces, the enhancements seem like they should help. Would it be possible to optionally assign a specific Workspace as the initial Workspace on a project-by-project basis (future request if it is possible)? For example, for a certain set of projects, I almost always use a "Staff Entry" Workspace while for a different set of projects I almost always use a "Listen+Edit" Workspace.

Thanks for the video showcasing the Arranger Track!! I am glad I waited for the improvements (which look wonderful!) before trying to learn how to get started with the Arranger Track.

One option is to set up a full screen Console on your second monitor and save it as a Workspace. There maybe be other options.

Evidently the file doesn't open in the same way on my PC as on yours. I just downloaded it again and the only triplets I see are in measure 13 plus they are quarter notes, not 8th notes. Also there are 8 midi tracks in the version as it opened on my PC, but only 1, 2, and 3 have midi data. As well as being empty, tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are also muted. So far as I can see, from start to finish the notes in the 6/8 version I did are the same as the notes in the 4/4 version as they opened up on my PC, though they are in different measures with bar lines in different spaces. It is a complete mystery to me why I see only quarter-note triplets in measure 13 in the original (tracks, 1, 2, and 3) and not eighth-note triplets anywhere else. UPDATE: I opened the file in SONAR 3. There are indeed eighth-note triplets in the three tracks. I have no idea why they don't show up as triplets in Cakewalk on my PC. FOLLOW-UP: Even after rolling back Cakewalk and re-updating it, my PC doesn't show the eighth-note triplets.

Sorry it didn't work for you. Not sure why not. In the past that method worked for me. Maybe the answer to this question was no? There's a problem with my PC: The eighth-note triplets do not show in Cakewalk; the do show in SONAR 3.

I don't have any Waves products, but the discussion about hardware/IDs/etc. is good to know about in case other products use a similar protection/authorization scheme. Thanks for raising the issue and for reporting the details of the detective work on this.

The other day when I tested the spacing issue on my 1600 x 900 max monitor, adding FX and Sends pushed everything above them up so the "empty space" shrunk. Are you saying that doesn't happen on 4K monitors?

Thanks for the reminder!!!! I have a new-to-me (i.e., refurbished) PC that came with a clean installation of Win10 v.2004. I will add this to the list of settings I need to check / duplicate from my current PC (v. 1809).

Yes--that's how I did it. (See screen shots above.) Yes--it does work on my PC.

Do you mean just changing how the existing notes are divided on the page? Not sure this is what you want; all I did was: from Project > Insert Meter/Key Change . . . . EDIT [2020-07-21]: For some reason the images seem to have disappeared since they were posted yesterday. In any case, its of no significance because evidently the file opened up incorrectly on my PC under Cakewalk.