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Interesting: The standard *.mid file I renamed as *.midi (not OSX midi file) seems to open (1) by clicking on the file directly and (2) by reopening it from the start page (recently opened files), but not (3) by dragging it to the Cakewalk desktop or (4) by searching using the All Cakewalk File Browser. Because I changed the association, Windows knows to open it with Cakewalk, but as you pointed out other ways of opening files don't presently work. I just tested this with an old *.smf file -- the default extension for an old midi program. It opens using methods (1) and (2) but not (3) and (4). Note sure it helps, but I figured as long as I explored this (and seem to have replicated your issue), I thought I'd share it. Steve

This sounds like you want to use Cakewalk to record audio, not MIDI data. BUT--maybe you want to (1) play the Maschine, (2) send MIDI data from the Maschine into your computer, (3) record the MIDI data in Cakewalk [not sounds, but data], and (4) have Cakewalk playback the MIDI data to the Maschine. Maybe others can make suggestions if you specify which you are trying to do. Steve

I was going to ask the connection (Kinks -> Smiths), but decided to look up the lyrics to try to figure it out: "I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does" Seems to be one connection ("But deep inside I'm only human"). Also, its a connection to the prior tune (Smith -> Smiths). Double kudos!!

LOL! Back to Will Smith, MIB: "We're your first, last and only line of defense Against the worst scum of the universe So don't fear us, cheer us If you ever get near us, don't jeer us, we're fearless" The Kinks, Scum of the Earth (from Preservation Acts II & III): Sung by flash, spivs and floosies. "They call me the scum of the earth. They say I'm the scab of the nation. But deep inside I'm only human. Just an ordinary man. With ordinary plans."

Phooey. I was about to post Todd Rungren's "A Dream Goes on Forever" as connected to Rushen's lyrics "Those were the times we had Sharing a joy that we thought would last Memories of love and affection Never really was just like a dream"

I had this problem the day after I updated (official update, not early update or hotfix). Let me find my notes. Briefly, I checked Task Manager and found I had some instances of CW and UI editor as processes. I killed them and then I was allowed to boot CW--from my desktop link, from BA, from the UI Editor, and from the Program Files. For me it was as simple as deleting the processes that Windows still had listed, even though as I recall they were at 0.0 (inactive) and neither the Theme Editor or BA was actually running. Not sure if this is the same problem, but thought I'd mention it just in case it is similar.

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Robert Palmer, "Bad Case of Loving You" Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a bad case of lovin' you No pill's gonna cure my ill I got a bad case of lovin' you

Put the Lime in the Coconut by Harry Nilsson I said "doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take?" I said "doctor, to relieve this belly ache"

Brown Shoes Don't Make It by Frank Zappa (and The Mothers)

Thanks for pointing this out; I have always used the Cakewalk Plug-in Manager (Utilities drop-down menu) to set my vst scan folder paths--no "Sandbox" option there. Not sure it matters for me because it was checked [evidently by default], but its nice to know its there in Preferences. Steve

John Murtaugh ‎– Blues Current (1970)

Thanks for the tips. I don't have Pro Tools and to be honest I never noticed the aaxplugins before the issue was raised here. Evidently, on my current PC the following plugins gave me some *.aaxplugin files: Melodyne, SPAN (Voxengo), RaptureSession_64, Ozone8Elements, and a while bunch from NI (including Komplete Kontrol)--less than 2 dozen. It looks like I have less than 10 vst plugins (not aaxplugins) in a Steinberg folder (counting all the Melda plugins as one, since they are all in the Melda subfolder. Actually, I don't recall seeing them in CWxBL; will check to see if I added the path. I previously simplified my plugins ( i.e., reduced the number of folders to search). So, thanks for that reminder!

Thanks for the heads-up. I will double check to see what was in the package.

BTW, in one Avid folder, 5 of the 9 aaxplugins were put there automatically by NI on 6-9-2019 when I opted to download and install a new basic/free set of tools rather than update versions I hadn't updated in like 3 or 4 (or more) years.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will try linking to an uploaded image on a hosted site, but at least I figured out that cutting and pasting in-line images results in duplicates--the in-line image and an uploaded image--with no way to delete the non-in-line image or to replace it (so far as I can see). I had better luck earlier today saving very small images (cropped to the essentials) and linking to the file on my PC. Steve

I am new to CWxBL, but have been using Music Software for a few decades. I have just started to play around with the Theme Editor to try to tweak/create visual elements that work for me. I thought I'd share what I have started doing in case others have "Aging Eyes" or other vision issues to pool ideas. Addendum: I originally raised the issue in one of Matthew White's threads by asking some questions about what can be changed. The original post and his very helpful reply can be found here:

I know old!! In fact, it didn't dawn on me when Riva asked for the file to look through my *.ins files and that I might have a more comprehensive Roland.ins file from 2011 that post-dated all my ancient (but still functioning) Roland gear. Yeah, I didn't need to look for the Juno Stage manual and read through the MIDI implementation, but it did bring back some fond memories--especially creating *.ins entries for some "Intelligent Arrangers" so I could just "dial-up" styles and other features the "normal" way--i.e., by using Cakewalk's drop down midi track parameters.

You have my curiosity--why do I have these? Hmmmmmm.

I edit *.ins files in Notepad, an old windows basic text editor. If the the file Variorum posted has what you need, you shouldn't need to edit it much based on what I saw in the manual and the Roland.ins file I have. Its just a matter of telling Cakewalk which definition from the file to use. I can't imagine it's not in the manual since *.ins files and bank switching have been around for decades. I will compare Variorum's file with the one I have and the manual I found. Maybe its a match, ergo no editing needed (if I understand what you are trying to do). Update # 1: The posted file is the exact same size as the one I have dated Dec 30, 2011. The manual for the June Stage says its from 2008. If that's what you have, its probably the file you are looking for. Update # 2: Its been many years since I did stuff with Instrument definitions, but maybe this helps: https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Instrument_Defs.03.html Also, from the Cakewalk Reference Guide: Steve Yes, the June Stage Instrument Definitions are in there for Presets and Rhythms. I didn't see anything about switching what I know of as Modes.

I looked for my old *.ins files and found I also had a Roland.ins from 2011. It has this: That looks like what's on page 196 of the June Stage manual I looked at:

When I first saw this thread, I thought you meant it was simple/easy to use because you can press a button and play a little audio to test the audio signal. Now I am not sure.

"USER, PRST, GM, XP-A, XP-B - Selects the group to which the desired patch belongs." I have some experience with making *.ins files for some Roland gear a few decades ago. I was curious about your quandary and took a casual look at the User Manual. Sysex? CC? RPN? NRPN? Bank Switching + Program Change? From page 193: USER (User Group)User 1–128 (CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 0 ), User129–256 (CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 1 ) From page 194: PRST (Preset Group) Preset 001–128 (CC#0= 87, CC#32 =64 PC=1-128), Preset 129–256 (CC#0= 87, CC#32 =65 PC=1–128) Bank switching (CC#0, CC#32, followed by the Patch/Program Change) would seem to work if that's what you are trying to switch. If so, look at Roland *.ins files for a guide on how to do that. As for the others listed (GM, XP-A, XP-B), I am not sure if those are done by what used to be called mode changes in some Roland gear from a few decades ago., possibly requiring SysEx commands. Hope this helps. Steve

(1) I love this topic! Thanks for asking the question and for the insightful answers. (2) Can someone with experience with Roland sounds help put a few into perspective, particularly in terms of re-used/re-purposed/emulated samples across Roland families of gear? I have experience with: the MT-32 (and a C-64 editor!--great for sound hacking!!), the CM-64 (as noted an MT-32 plus PCM with a single slot for the U110 family of cards), the CM-32P (the C-64 without the MT-32, just the PCM portion), the U-220 (2 cards slots, plus more PCM samples than the U-110 and allegedly better sound quality), and an M-GS64 (SoundCanvas variant, with emulated/mapped CM-64 sounds, IIRC, the Edirol softsynth (that came with Cakewalk ages ago, plus an update), and the TTS-1. As I seem to recall (not 100% sure, though), the CM-64 has a cleaner version of the MT-32 sound production circuitry and a cleaner version of the U-110 sound production circuitry, comparable to the U-220. I vaguely recall thinking the Sound Canvas Samples (as found in the M-GS64 and others) were a superset of the PCM samples as found in the CM-64, U-110, U-220. I also seem to recall that the old Edirol Softsynth (VSC, IIRC = Virtual Sound Canvas) used the same (or reworked) PCM samples (based on what I remember about using some of the sax samples). I was under the impression that these were reworked into the TTS-1. Thanks. Steve