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7 minutes ago, MusicMan said:

Stagecraft Glitch machine Free: only 572 serials left

550 now.

Holiday in Berlin (Full Blown) Live

39 minutes ago, gmp said:

. . . cakewalk got rid of the rollbacks.

I seem to recall that an explanation was either given or referenced within the past year.  If so and I stumble onto it, I will post a link to the post I have in mind.

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New UPDATE of MONSTER DRUMS version 3.2024.05 is available for to download below ↓↓↓

. . .

Q : Why are the MIDI note numbers jumping ?
A : Because Monster Drums is GM (General MIDI) compatible plugin, so some presets have some distance-length MIDI note number according to THIS !

THIS [in the FAQs] is a link to a pdf of drum / note assignments (General MIDI PERCUSSION Key Map) at musescore.org

8 hours ago, Greg P said:

I have old Midi files (form the Cakewalk 9 days)  with various drum tracks as part of the songs and I'd like to use Monster Drums on the song. I'm struggling to understand how to add Monster Drums for use in an existing song. I watched Audio Tech TV's handy "How To Setup Multi Output Instruments in Cakewalk" Tutorial , set up a blank project and all works just fine tapping the pads in Monster Drums. But how do I modify an existing project to use Monster Drums? This is where I am stuck...

Help gratefully appreciated. 🤔

Since I had no prior experience with the free Monster Drum plug-in, first I downloaded the latest version, unzipped it, placed it in the VST3 folder, and rescanned my plug-ins since I have CbB set up to do manual [on demand] plug-in scans. Then I found one of their libraries [I chose one of the Monster Ethnica library files], unzipped that onto an SSD, and then pointed the Monster Drum VST3 plug-in to use that library.

So far so good.  It seems to work as intended.

As the other CbB very experienced users have stated, to better help you above and beyond the general information they have already provided, more information would be useful.

8 hours ago, Greg P said:

I watched Audio Tech TV's handy "How To Setup Multi Output Instruments in Cakewalk" Tutorial , set up a blank project and all works just fine tapping the pads in Monster Drums. [emphasis added]

I haven't looked at the tutorial you recommend yet, but I would add one thing.  With the library you have chosen, I am not sure tapping the pads on the UI allow you to record MIDI note data.  In my experience, using a mouse to tap or press virtual triggers in a UI does not generate recordable note data. The library I chose to test has either a keyboard or various trigger pads depending on the preset. I was not able to change the plug-in itself to generate MIDI data from Cakewalk's Instrument plug-in window.

So, to record notes onto a Cakewalk Instrument Track assigned to Monster Drum, I used my usb MIDI keyboard.  Although I don't use CbB's Step Sequencer, I tested that and it works in the sense that I was able to (1) enter notes, (2) hear the notes, and (3) record the notes.  I seem to recall @Starship Krupa's posting some details about using CbB's Step Sequencer. Perhaps those might be useful to you. He even listed Monster Drum as a favorite in the Freeware Instruments Thread.

Thanks for mentioning this free plug-in. It looks like it has quite a number of libraries. I look forward to learning more about Monster Drum.

If you have a pair (down / up), you might /probably want to  delete both to avoid mysteries later on.

5 hours ago, charles kasler said:

Does anyone know where the Ableton files are stored on my computer?

Personal choice, but I like a file-finding tool called "Everything" from VoidTools.  You might prefer others; this is just the one I use. My custom search presets include: *.cpw, *.dll, *.pdf, *.syx, *.voltagepreset, *.vst3 just to give you an idea of my priorities for quick searches.  

ADDENDUM:  LOL (laughing at myself):  I don't use Ableton, but I just did a Folder Search for "Ableton" and evidently at some point I had versions of either Ableton or Ableton Contents. Actually, it seems that NI has installed some of those Folders.

1 hour ago, Sal Sorice said:

Am I missing something, or is it impossible to delete a pedal event in Staff View? Seems like it should be basic functionality.

I know you can do it in the Event List but it would be so much easier . . . to do so in Staff View (IMO).

I was curious about this so I took a very quick look.  Would right-clicking and setting the value to 0 [zero] be helpful?  This can be done in Staff View.

Disclosure: My staff view usage is pretty minimal nowadays--just using it to create or to clean up short music snippets. So I am not sure if there are other options.  I suspect the Staff View editing code is a bit entrenched, so I am not sure a Delete button can be added to the right click dialog that would delete the pedal/sustain control code.

As always, I defer to others who use Staff View more than I currently do. 

BUT WAIT:  I just did something that put a box around the Pedal Event (in Staff View) and then something else that turned it Blue. When it is Blue the delete key will delete the event.  Hmmmmm.

UPDATE: I think I have it.  After right-clicking the Pedal Event which brings up the properties dialog, I closed the dialog box [pressing either OK or Cancel worked for me], the event stayed Blue and then pressing the delete key deleted it.  I am curious to know if that will work for others.

I remember some discussions that might be related.  I don't have time to search the posts, but here's a link to a "SMPTE" search that might have some relevant posts.

16 hours ago, msmcleod said:

IIRC SONAR X1 Expanded was a version of X1 with an early implementation of the ProChannel.

The X1e update was available to all versions, but you may find there is a specific X1e update for SONAR X1 Expanded, just as there was for artist/professional/producer.

Unfortunately (but only mildly so since we're talking about X1), I have not found X1e for SONAR X1 Producer or SONAR X1 Expanded on the currently available set of websites, nor do I have a backup copy on any of current PCs or backup storage devices. That's odd because back in those days I meticulously followed all of the instructions for the patches/updates. 

If there was an X1e patch for any of my versions of SONAR X1, either I missed it or I have it on one of my currently out of commission XP SP3 PCs.  Not urgent to set one up or to search ancient HDDs or storage media.

I would have thought if there was one, I would have found it at the legacy site for product downloads. Of course, so far I hav en't been able to find any of the intermediary patches either. I can download SONAR X1 Producer (including some content files), ProducerX1cPatch, and SONAR_X1_Producer_Expanded. Currently the website doesn't show me an X1d or an X1e patch.

I don't doubt that some people might have had an X1e Patch.

I did find the early version of ProChannel.  Some of the modules load and the ones that don't run identify the version of SONAR needed to run (eg SONAR 2, SONAR 4, etc.).

13 hours ago, Craig Anderton said:

I also think the "e" version was a nominal-cost upgrade, but I'm not sure of that either.

I remember paying for the Expanded version of SONAR X1 Producer. My price was $19.99. It might be that different people paid different prices.

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SONAR X1 Producer Expanded (Download)      $19.99

42 minutes ago, Edward Allen said:

Hi

Warning: Utter MIDI newbie questions incoming!

So I've just recorded a simple MIDI file direct from my Alesis Strata Prime electronic drum kit, and at first glance it looks ok within Cakewalk

But I cannot seem to get any sound to come out of my regular computer speakers (which typically wok just fine with Cakewalk)

Are there certain basic things I need to do get sound from within settings perhaps:

Is there a specific driver I need be using for MIDI etc.?

Do I need to save the file in a MIDI format now OR can I just save as a regular ol' normal Cakewalk file?

 

Any  pointers to get me rolling would be much appreciated!

 

thanks in advance

Ed.

 

MIDI is data, instructions that tell sound-making devices (for example hardware synths / samplers and software synths / samplers, etc.) what sounds to make and manipulate.  Are you directing the MIDI data to any sound-making devices? 

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But I cannot seem to get any sound to come out of my regular computer speakers (which typically work just fine with Cakewalk) [emphasis added]

What are you doing differently from what typically works just fine with Cakewalk?

5 hours ago, Bristol_Jonesey said:

X1 was fine after it was patched to X1e

Thanks for mentioning this.  I have X1d (build 535 installed). 

UPDATE: I just read this thread from the old forum. My X1 is Producer Expanded.  Is that X1e even though the About dialog says X1d? (Or maybe I need to find and install X1e?)

On 10/16/2021 at 8:52 PM, John Vere said:

Another 1 post wonder 

2 years later . . .

On 7/28/2024 at 1:03 PM, madhtr said:

Git.

Does "Git" mean "Bump?"

My money is on "actual symbol" = guitar fingering picture.  

14 minutes ago, alan933 said:

OK this older file shows up correctly in Cakewalk with patch names on [B]

But this is not accurate with my keyboard, this is an INS editing issue and it will take me some time to figure out on my own.

Roland-Juno-DS.ins 35.12 kB · 0 downloads

Good news--that you have an ins file that does work within Cakewalk.  Later I will give this one a try.**

I have been thinking of setting up my home studio my old hardware modules, so working on the JUNO-DS issue should help me out. At a minimum, it reminds of what I used to do.

**UPDATE:  Yup.  That one works as expected within Cakewalk/Sonar.  The time spent on this has been worthwhile for me.  I hand-compiled my P2500 definitions, but didn't dare try setting them up for the Sampler because of the massive undertaking it would be.  Spending the time today with the Import Wizard has given me some ideas that should help.

3 minutes ago, alan933 said:

I think this section of the INS file is wrong. I changed the patches according to the manual as this was an older file. 

Editing this is a brain drain as I don't fully understand the number system

Thanks.  Along the way, I was wondering if the ins file was correct. I have to do some other things today, but don't mind sticking with this if its not solved before I have a chance to get back to it.  I have done stuff with earlier Rolands (MT-32, CA-30, CM-64, RA-30, U-220, M-GS64, maybe some others I forgot about. If you can post a link to the ROLAND JUNO-DS manual(s) I can take a look.  Are there other ins files for it on line? 

46 minutes ago, User 905133 said:

I never used the Import feature, but I will try to import your JUNO-DS file to see if it scrambles anything on my PC.  

PART I: IMPORT

1. Open the Preferences > MIDI > Instruments configuration wizard.
2. Click Define Button.
3. Click Import Button.
4. Navigate to Roland-Juno-DS-200.ins file, select it, click Open in the file selection dialog.
5. Add both Roland Juno-DS-Drums and Roland JUNO-DS-Patch.
6. Press Close.

PART II: Assign

1. From Preferences > MIDI > Instruments configuration wizard, choose desired MIDI Device & Channels
   • I usually do all 16 channels for the Desired Device/Port since most of my gear is multitimbral.
   • So, I chose Device Port 1, all 16 channels.
2. Assign all those Output/Channels to Use Roland JUNO-DS-Patch 
   • Save Changes for Next Session is enabled [checked]
3. Press Define.
4. When Define Instruments and Names Wizard shows up press Close as many times as need to exit the Assignment Wizard.

PART III: That's basically it except to double check the track control widgets and set to desired bank.

• [ O ] = the correct MIDI Device / Port
• [ C ] = 1: Roland JUNO-DS-Patch
• [ B ] = 0: Gener  > None
  • UH OH - not what I expected

NOTE: I tried a number of things and the Bank numbers I was expecting do not show up in the [ B ] widget drop down.  If someone else can explain this and how to get the Wizard to work if you solve it, great.  If not, I will try editing the definition you posted manually.

17 minutes ago, alan933 said:

And it seems after deleting the EMU from the define list the patches are still in there. !

After importing the Roland DS ins file   , none of the patches are there. !!??

What how? huh?

Not sure how that could have happened.   A few minutes ago I used my P2500 custom instrument definition to double check my memory on how the bank switching is done with the Track Control Widgets.  Assuming you have a P2500 connected, do the correct patches show up on a P2500 track? 

I used Notepad to edit definitions and then cut and pasted those into a master MySONAR.ins file.     Not sure how you got E-Mu data showing up for the JUNO.

I never used the Import feature, but I will try to import your JUNO-DS file to see if it scrambles anything on my PC.  

I have no experience with the JUNO-DS, but I did notice that the Bank you have selected (2176) isn't listed in the definition.

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[Roland JUNO-DS-Patch]

Control=Roland Controllers
BankSelMethod=2

Patch[11136]=JUNO-DS User 501-628
Patch[11200]=JUNO-DS PRESET 1-128
Patch[11201]=JUNO-DS PRESET 129-256
Patch[11202]=JUNO-DS PRESET 257-384
Patch[11203]=JUNO-DS PRESET 385-512
Patch[11204]=JUNO-DS PRESET 513-640
Patch[11205]=JUNO-DS PRESET 641-768
Patch[11206]=JUNO-DS PRESET 769-896
Patch[11207]=JUNO-DS PRESET 897-1024
Patch[11208]=JUNO-DS PRESET 1025-1082
Patch[15488]=JUNO-DS GM2 Capital
Patch[15489]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #1
Patch[15490]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #2
Patch[15491]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #3
Patch[15492]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #4
Patch[15493]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #5
Patch[15494]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #6
Patch[15495]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #7
Patch[15496]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #8
Patch[15497]=JUNO-DS GM2 Var #9
Patch[11209]=JUNO-DS DS PRESET 1-128
Patch[11210]=JUNO-DS DS PRESET 129-184

It's been a while since I used bank switching, but it seems to me that (1) if the JUNO-DS instrument definition is available to Cakewalk (Individually or as apart of a Master file) and (2) has been assigned to the desired MIDI Channels, you would need to have (3) a listed Bank selected that points to the name of the list of presets for the bank you are using.

If the correct bank numbers are not listed in the [ B ] ank Track Control Widget, to me that says Cakewalk is not seeing the JUNO-DS Instrument Definition.

If the Bank numbers are listed, are the correct presets listed when you select a proper bank (e.g., the ones in the Patch[nnnnn] list?

NOTE: I defer to other users (1) who use the JUNO-DS and/or (2) who have worked with bank switching and instrument definitions more recently than I have. 

1 minute ago, Fleer said:

No, but Larry is in the process of starting Larryland

JMO: Given the public posts here over the past several weeks (prior to the "disappearance"), this should not come to a surprise to anyone who reads forum posts on a regular basis.  The initial seeds for this were discussed out in the open. 

6 hours ago, El Diablo said:

I've found many articles, but how can I trust if those are him or not.

JMO: Using this forum to publicly try to track down specific people like you have done should be against the rules if its not already.

On 11/18/2022 at 5:16 PM, RVR64 said:

Hoping someone out there has the file! I'm looking for the Yamaha DGX 670 midi file definitions.... Thanks in advance!

On 12/24/2022 at 11:41 PM, Mike Pietrzak said:

I would love that file too!

On 12/25/2022 at 10:59 AM, User 905133 said:

I found this online:

Can't say for sure, but maybe I thought "If two new forum members [1 post each] can't find it, rather than suggesting to look on line and posting the link, I'll post the single ins file as a quote."

Or maybe for some reason I didn't want to give the full explanation of how to search online for ins file, make them, etc. 

Maybe I had concerns about their abilities to download files.

However, it's not an ins file I had and therefore I couldn't upload it, though I suppose I could have posted a link to the site where I found it. 

On 7/30/2024 at 12:56 AM, sjoens said:

You can import a new list  (.ins file)  for the DGX 670 synth if the patch names are different from the standard Yamaha XG names.  Your manual should have a name chart.

Or go here for a list of Yamaha INS files and change the file extension to .ins if not already done so.

That might be the site I used; in fact it probably is since it looks very familiar.  Maybe because it's not https, I was concerned they'd get an UNSAFE SITE warning and decided rather that risk sending someone to a possibly unsafe http site, I'd just post it as text. That sounds like something I would have done.

Also, I have been out of on-site storage space for years and to post new images/files I'd have to spend time looking for files to delete, possibly editing to post to say the image/file was deleted and why it was, etc.  So maybe on December 25th, 2022, I had no space to upload a file.

On 3/22/2024 at 2:33 PM, User 905133 said:

Based on size alone, this matches the Roland.ins file I have from 2003.  I have a larger one from 2009 and a slightly larger one from 2010. In my experience with other Cakewalk supplied *.ins files, later ones usually include the contents from the older files. 

Before people start collecting a new set of *.ins files (and maybe overwriting larger, later, more inclusive ones), maybe someone should should check the newer *.ins files against the new old ones being posted. 

PS:  If someone wants to do a comprehensive comparison of older *.ins files with newer ones, I also have a Roland.ins file from 1998. [emphasis added]

I stand by my original post.

Thanks; I think I understand your point. I tried pasting an entire *.ins file in a Quote Box, scrolling to look for specific synths, and also using search, but for me it was more cumbersome to use the browser than Notepad, so I didn't see any advantage to posting it as text. I guess it's a matter of personal workflow, not that one method is better than another--kind of like how some people prefer keyboard shortcuts, some people like navigating with a mouse, etc.