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Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear the messages have not reappeared.

Is this what you are saying: (1) you have soft synths that are not routed to any destinations, (2) the unrouted soft synths are playing midi tracks, and (3) you can hear the audio from the soft synths?

Cardinal caught my eye/ear; the link Cameron has led me to a 404 error (seems fixed now); found it on Github; had to read through a lot to find out where pre-built Windows packages were; downloaded; gonna try to install . . . . The "Free Stuff With Grump Mustache Man" video has popped in my YT list before, but I passed on it because I don't need any more free stuff. Nevertheless, thanks for mentioning the video. UPDATE: Cardinal sounds nice, but with the UI showing it consumes quite a bit of CPU power on the default setting. But there is a display refresh parameter that reduces the power consumption: View > Update Rate Limit. However, without the UI showing (plug-in window closed / minimized) it uses considerably less power. Those of you with state-of-the art PCs might not notice and issue. But if its an issue, take a look at the Update Rate Limit setting. The default is none. There's also 2x and 4x on the build I installed today.

Excellent!!! Very useful info. Excellent hypothesis, too!!! I have used hosts like Tone2 and Voltage Modular (among a couple of others) with FX and instrument plig-ins, but that was with the core program installed on the computer. If no one else runs a test or already knows if the *.dlls and *.vsts require the core program, in several hours I'll be up for running a test on my older audio pc. My first guess is that the core program would be needed. EDIT: Not worth my time to try a test w/o the core program for the reasoning @abacab provided. (See immediately below.)

While I enjoyed it the first time, I did not give it a "like" emoji. I just fixed that.

Yes. And before I had them all, if I selected one I didn't "own," my CbB would have a shut down crash (just CbB, not the PC). The IK "You don't own this, wanna buy it?" dialog caused some sort of conflict with CbB on my older PC. I had the free version: T-RackS 5 CS. At one point I either moved all the modules (*.dll and *.vst3) to a separate folder so they wouldn't get picked up by the VST scan or I may have deleted them. Eventually I picked up a bundle that had the then-current version of T-RackS 5 MAX. I have switched to a slightly newer PC and if you'd like, I could try that with all but Comprexxor on the older PC. Or, if you have room to install them all and test the removal (or hiding) of all-but-Comprexxor, I'd be interested to know if that still works. I am not sure which T-RackS 5 software engine I had at the time, but that might not matter for this strategy.

That confirms my guess (thanks): " If you have one (Comprexxor with a SN / License), maybe you bought it as a single? That might explain why yours can be transferred (if someone offers you more than the $20 transfer fee)." But to me there still might be an unexplained mystery (or two), unless my explanation is accurate. If Grem only has a GB / NFR Comprexxor, that could be the reason no second license was issued. However, I also had a GB /NFR Comprexxor and got a new license. To me, that's a mystery. Unless either of my two guess** is correct (or there is another explanation). **My guesses as to why I got a new SN / License: I purchased Comprexxor as part of a bundle that included T-RackS 5 MAX, or I purchased a bundle that included T-RackS 5 MAX that didn't include Comprexxor In any case, to me there's a mystery since different people had different results and so far the only explanations as to why are guesses.

None of mine are transferrable. All 3 have serial numbers / different licenses. My guess (purely a guess): If you have one (Comprexxor with a SN / License), maybe you bought it as a single? That might explain why yours can be transferred (if someone offers you more than the $20 transfer fee).

Another mystery. Maybe there's an unstated algorithm that determines who gets a new license and who doesn't. Purely a guess, but maybe the algorithm says "NO" promos but "YES" to purchases (either a single or a bundle). Another possibility (again, purely a guess), but maybe since my original T-Racks 5 Bundle didn't include Comprexxor, that trigger a "YES" for a new license. Comprexxor came out after I got my first T-Racks 5 Bundle and therefor wasn't included, nor was it comped after the fact. So, it was an "I don't have this one" selection for a GB. Anyone else's guess is as good as mine, but at least here's some data for purposes of comparison. T-RackS 5 Comprexxor Registered On: 30-07-2022 Serial Number - Yes, different than other two Cannot be authorized or unauthorized Cannot be transferred Source: Survey [free] T-RackS 5 Comprexxor Registered On: 14-04-2022 Serial Number - Yes, different than other two Cannot be authorized or unauthorized Cannot be transferred Source: Purchased as part of a Crossgrade/Upgrade Bundle T-RackS 5 Comprexxor Registered On: 19-10-2021 Serial Number - Yes, different than other two Cannot be authorized or unauthorized Cannot be transferred Source: Promotion > GB25

I also took the survey. I did not get a new "copy," but I now have yet another license. Like others reported, it was in User Area > My Products. However, so far as I can see, having duplicate licenses for T-RackS 5 "gear" does not increase the number of T-RackS 5 authorizations I have. I had 8 left and with the new license, I still have 8 left. I am still trying to learn the complexities of IK's marketing and their ecosystem, but from what I can see if I have 1 license for each of 20 T-RackS 5 pieces of "gear" and I get a second license for each of those 20 pieces of "gear," I am still limited to the same number of computers I can use them on. I don't see how I can use them on twice as many computers (if I had them). If I am right, then we do not get extra "copies" in the sense that we can use a new copy independently of what we had before we got a new license. I admit, this is one of several things I still don't understand about IK. So, if someone can explain how having duplicates and triplicates of "gear" licenses (such as the T-RackS 5 "gear") gives me something additional, I'm "all ears." Even multiple T-RackS 5 MAX product license purchases do not seem to add additional authorizations if I understand what the Product Manager is showing me. All of them are listed as a solitary T-RackS 5 set of authorizations. Again, I don't pretend to understand all the ins and outs here. So, if someone can explain it, I'm happy to listen.

@Grem Glad to hear that you found the 2022 cymbals. I listened to a bunch of them and I prefer some of the new ones to what they have as the default cymbals. Its nice that we have all the customization options. BTW, I agree with your conclusions.

It means they should comp you on an upgrade to TOTAL STUDIO MAX 3.5 so you get them all for another 180 days. ? Seriously though, I have one MODO DRUM that expired and one that didn't (73 days left, I think) in addition to the MODO DRUM SE 1.5 from May. Thanks for the snapshots, I will try to compare with what I have. Also, based on the posts from people who heard from support saying they are aware of the issue, I think it would be good to give IK support a summary of your symptoms so when they have a solution your will be on the list to get it from them. I don't think this is intentional. Based on a preliminary look at your screenshots, I'm guessing its an issue on their end. I am wondering if there's a way to tell if you have the updated kits. Perhaps the presence of (or absence of ) the 2022 cymbals that Jerry mentioned can be used to tell if the kits really need to be updated. Just a guess, but I will look at what 2022 cymbals I have just in case it helps sort this out.

Some questions that MIGHT help: Does the Product Manager say you need to update your MODO DRUM 1 kits? Does it say you need to update your MODO DRUM 1 software release [what some call software engine]? Does it say you need to update both? What release doe your MODO DRUM 1 have? If you have software version 1.5 for MODO DRUM 1 and Product Manager says to update the kits but you can't, contact IK Support.

Oooops.

Thanks for mentioning these. I hadn't looked at the customization options since I first got MODO DRUM. Its nice to have these.

See https://cherryaudio.com/news/cherry-audio-releases-miniverse-module-collection-for-voltage-modular for details including a 1 minute video or https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles/miniverse-module-collection for details at the store (no video). Note: The stated list price is currently $59, and the introductory price is $39. BUT: So, the deal here is: If you already own Cherry Audio's Miniverse instrument (the non-modular plugin + standalone instrument, formerly called "Minimode"), the bundle of 14 Voltage Modular modules is $19.50. BUT: If you look around, you can buy the non-modular Miniverse instrument. And if Larry were here, he might very well post a link to a discount at JRRShop using the GROUP Code. In short, $32.76 + $19.50 (not including taxes and fees) = $52.26. Disclaimer: I am a fan of Voltage Modular. That being said, its up to you to decide if this is for you, if you want to wait for sales later in the year, or you want to pass on it entirely. Recommendation: There is a demo. If it were me, I'd give the demo a try first, then check my budget and bank account, and then decide. A free seven-day demo of Miniverse Module Collection is available. This demo will play white noise periodically, but is otherwise unlimited. Details (Voltage Modular Forum): https://forums.cherryaudio.com/viewtopic.php?p=10405#p10405 CAVEAT: Some people like, prefer, and might already have vintage synth emulations of software instruments and software modular synths from other manufacturers. That's cool with me. I am just passing on information. Take it or leave it, but don't shoot the messenger or shoot down the message. Thanks.

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Also, for the sake of clarity, SE has 5 kits. Two of them are ones that owners of MODO DRUM 1 have, three of them are new. With all the confusion already here, I could see someone misunderstanding and thinking that SE had 3 kits. The IK Website makes it unmistakable: At present SE has 5 kits. As far as kits listed under "Sounds," here's what I have in my User Area under Sounds for MODO DRUM SE 1.5: (1) Brit Custom, (2) Common Elements, (3) Jazzy, (4) Metal, (5) Silver. Under "Sounds" in the Product Manager I have 12 Kits. Why 12 and not 13? you might ask. Just an educated guess: the Studio kit is in all versions of MODO DRUM 1.5 (including CS), so it might be built in or automatically included in the base software and therefore not downloadable/installable as a separate kit via the Product Manager.

You must have read my post. ? I will defer to your efforts to help further. Thanks.

Amen! Clarification: I am glad that things like politics are kept out of the forum. I am aware that I share political and social views with some forum members and I disagree with the political and social views of others. Yet, I appreciate and can respect their comments on music and related matters regardless of political preferences.

What do you have at the bottom of the Preferences Dialog Box? Do you have the OK, Cancel, Apply, and Help buttons (as shown in another thread)? If you have the right Preferences Box but the bottom part is cut off, you might have a screen size / scaling issue. I seem to recall that was an issue with someone who also had a dialog box cut off at the bottom.

I also tested this and was pleased to see the order of the named tracks are retained when moved into a folder. Glad it could be fixed.

Now I'm confused. I thought it was clear from reports of consumer experiences that (1) people who have MODO DRUM 1.0 and who who buy MODO DRUM 1.5 SE get the 3 new drum kits unlocked (so long as they upgraded their MODO DRUM software to version 1.5) and that (2) MODO DRUM 1.0 (with software version 1.5) + MODO DRUM 1.5 SE = MODO DRUM 1.5 with 13 kits. Personally, I think all of the consumer experiences that collectively address this conclusion ^^^^ have been confirmed. Does it really matter which one?