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Because people on the mailing list who already have an account might have seen "IMPORTANT: For new Groove3 users only" and felt bummed that it was only for new customers only? Dunno.

The file works with GM [General MIDI] synths. As @57Gregy comments, you need to route the MIDI data to a software or a hardware synth (some device that will play sounds). The file worked for me using an old Roland M-GS64 (hardware sound module) as well as an old TTS-1 softsynth.

Just saying, there are other ways to find out about deals. Almost everyone seems to be more than happy to send out e-mails. It is not that difficult to get on mailing lists, and have deals directed to a special folder. Maybe it's just me, but I find it takes less time to read through the ads / newsletters / promotions / etc. than to click on post after post after post ad nauseum. Also, there's much less trolling by people who have axes to grind. In general Cakewalk users (as well as a few others) are still posting, but it seems to be what those individuals are interested in. JMO: I do not miss all the negativity (product-bashing, manufacturer/developer-bashing, user-bashing, etc.) at all.

Oh. There's an e-mail!!! LOL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDB!

JMO: Personally, I think it's a good thing that there is a totally independent site for "Deals." They are free to spin things however they want.

I thought it was odd, too. I have MiniFreak V presets as well as Acid V presets in Analog Lab w/o owning the instruments . But I can listen to all the Synthx V instruments in the standalone Demo. Maybe that's by design--get people to try out the demo and then maybe they will buy it if they like the sounds. Maybe enabling a subset of presets in Analog Lab comes later in their marketing plans. Dunno.

I thought this [full version] meant that those of us who have Analog Lab Pro would have playable (but not editable) presets for Synthx V even if we have not purchased Synthx V. But unless I have done something wrong, the current update (5.10.6.5147) doesn't let Analog Lab Pro play Synthx V presets. So far as I can tell the support added is just for Synthx V purchasers. I guess full version refers to Arturia's Synthx V. Installing Synthx and activating it in Demo mode works, but even that didn't let the updated Analog Lab play Synthx V presets; synchronizing doesn't help either.

I have 2.8.1.2731. Mine still does the login and synchronization, but I did not deactivate and reactivate my licenses. Is there any reason why I should (or should not) do that (deactivate/reactivate)? (Mine is dated 13 Sept. 2024.)

Why not just send the Bank Select / Program Change command directly to the synth in real time with MIDI Echo on? Or am I misunderstanding what you are trying to do, your setup, or the capabilities of your controller? For some software synths, I need to use the VST2 version because the VST3 version might not work with Bank Select / Program Change commands in Cakewalk.

Good question. Also, since I have I already have Cherry Audio's Elka-X, I looked for comparison's yesterday and found this:

Just in case you think the conclusion I made was made in haste; it wasn't. I read the posts in this thread over a span of time since yesterday.

Various syllables [Doo Doots] . . . . Coach's whistle. . . . "I'm losing status at the HIGH SCHOOL. I used to think that it was MY SCHOOL." (From Status Back Baby)

In before the lock. JMO: People who want a feature for their own personal benefit and claim they are suggesting it because everyone would want it are the ones who lack empathy. 🤷‍♂️

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RIP. In addition to all of his other talents and accomplishments, he was brilliant in one of my all-time favorite comedy sketches: Waiting for Pardo.

Your oversimplified answer helps me more than the Wikipedia entry did a few hours ago. For theirs I would have needed a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology (or the equivalent in field experience) to understand all the complexities. So, thanks for the condensation!

Using the Browser's PlugIns Tab dropdown menu for Audio FX, did you accidentally switch to a custom plugin layout? I almost always use the Sort by Manufacturer as my default, but when I switched to one of my older personal plugin layouts, I was able to get a layout that has a smaller subset of my Audio FX PlugIns in the list. Switching to Sort by Category, Sort by Manufacturer, and Sort by Type each gave me more complete lists than my custom layouts. Not sure if this is what happened in your case, but that's one place to look. On second thought, your list is showing MIDI FX (as well as FX Chain and External Insert). I have never seen that, so I defer to others on this.

As a long-time Cakewalk/SONAR user I am not familiar with the Keystation series, but if it is a controller it probably doesn't make sounds until you send data (e.g., MIDI data) to something that does make sound (a hardware or software sound-producing device such as a sound module, a software synth, etc.). In a word, YES, troubleshooting and narrowing down why your "synth app" is not making sounds can definitely be done, but it depends on a number of factors (some of which are mentioned above). With more information, other users might be able to help. Assuming by synth app, you mean a standalone software synth / virtual instrument, I sometimes get that. Usually in my case, Windows has not seen my usb keyboard. Not sure if that's from a lengthy Windows boot process, from a failed device manager process, a Windows so-called energy-saving feature. My go-to diagnosis tool for years has been been MIDI-OX (personal preference). That will tell me if the computer is receiving MIDI data from my controller. If it isn't, often power cycling my controller will trigger Windows to see the device (or take it off energy-saving mode). Over the past several months I have switched settings in the softsynth (e.g., audio driver) and that has triggered Windows to see the device. There are other things I sometimes do, but for me, these are often successful without requiring rebooting the entire PC. Maybe these methods will work for you. Based on your "1 in 20 times" experience, I'd say you probably shouldn't need to reboot the PC; but everyone's system is different. Hopefully this helps before your damage your vocal cords from too much screaming.

Thanks for sharing the song; very nice cover. Special thanks for the details of your collaborative process. When CbB started the integration with Bandlab (BLX export/import) I saw great potential for possible collaborations with my own musical building blocks. So far as I can have seen, this forum has not had much discussion of and insights into collaborative processes (options for making it work, strengths and drawbacks of various choices, etc. Thanks also to Wookie for his comments and for your response it inspired regarding the different recording skills and choices made by your collaborators, including some of the methods you are considering working with an all-in-one *.wav file. Please feel free to share the results of your attempts at working magic. What you find works and doesn't work as hoped might be useful to others. For my own personal music-making goals, I am optimistic about what the new software might offer longtime Cakewalk/SONAR users esp. with project-sharing with collaborators and potential collaborators. Even though this project was mixed and mastered with CbB, I assume the experiences you have shared (and might continue to share) will be applicable to collaborative projects with the new software.

Just saw that Ed Mann passed away in June.

Is your MIDI device powered up before you power up your PC? Sometimes (with some gear) that makes a difference. Is the device accessible to other software? I often use MIDI-OX to check for incoming MIDI data, but you can use other things as well. Is the device/interface and all of its ports shown under Preferences? Is the device you are using checked? Is there any other software using the device/port? Is there any pop-up message saying a device/port is no available? Maybe you could clarify what you mean by "Pull overt VST instrument." There are a number of ways to Insert a software synth/instrument, etc. Does "Not registering anything" mean that the device appears and is selected in preferences but MIDI data is not being recorded either on a MIDI Track or an Instrument Track? Sorry for all the questions, but these are the kinds of things I do when diagnosing an issue. Maybe you did some or all of them and maybe other diagnostic things, but I couldn't tell from what you wrote.

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