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Based on the artwork, I can't help but wonder if their line of FX plugins will be expanded soon to include stomp boxes.  

I used to be much more of a perfectionist on documentation (I got it along with some so-called "advanced degrees"), but now it doesn't bother me that some standards/conventions are not enumerated.  Still, I can understand the point.  Towards that end, if anyone is compiling a list, F11 is also unassigned in the Shortcuts/Key Binding Tool and as many know Windows uses F11 to switch the display to "Full Screen" mode for which Cakewalk/Sonar also provides a button (next to the Workspaces dropdown field) for mouse clickers and people who have F11 assigned to something else. 

On 7/4/2024 at 12:21 PM, mibby said:

Here are Baby Audio's freebies: https://babyaud.io/freebies

16 minutes ago, Solidos said:

For those here who are waiting for an E-mail with the Installer, you don't have to. You have a couple other options:

1. Go to https://babyaud.io/downloads and pick your Installer

1 hour ago, User 905133 said:

Note: I've had the Comeback Kid since a year ago (free from Plugin Boutique). I like it so I thought I'd try their other freebies. 

It's nice that there are alternatives for those looking to download the Comeback Kid.  As I wrote, I have had it for about a year and like it.  

16 hours ago, Sal Sorice said:

Tried to redeem but never got the email they were supposed to send (tried twice and waited several hours. Never got it, not in junk mail, etc.)

Same issues here requesting the free downloads from baby audio.  It's been almost six 24 hours--no e-mail received in any mail folder. Maybe they are having server issues or customer service issues.  Note: I've had the Comeback Kid since a year ago (free from Plugin Boutique). I like it so I thought I'd try their other freebies. Other that that I have no experience with the company, but assume they are legit and just might be temporarily overwhelmed.

. . . . or to any other Workspace that doesn't exclude Sysex, or if you have a custom Workspace or like the one you use, edit it to add the Sysex view.

1 hour ago, stanhealth said:

. . . I get the scary red activation message and the only way to get it activated and working fully is to use the 'refresh activation' dialogue in the BandLab assistant 'app'. 

I know there have been recent discussions but old age and weather conditions prevent me from finding them.  So this is from memory:

The last time I checked Bandlab Assistant was no longer used/needed because of the functions available through CbB's Menu Bar > Help items.  Over the past several months whenever I got the red Activation-about-to-expire message, I used the built-in menu bar and that worked.  Sometimes I needed to log out of Bandlab and then use the Help item that links to the Bandlab login page (not Bandlab Assistant).  But in my experience, I didn't need to activate every day, usually once a month at most and perhaps when there is an update.

UPDATE: I found a current link (help center, not discussion from users) which might help.  If not exact, the process under the In-App tab looks nearly identical to what has been working for me.

 https://help.cakewalk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900006210046-Activating-Cakewalk-by-BandLab . 

2 hours ago, audioschmaudio said:

I don't see all their products on sale. Only a few. And the coupon doesn't work with the ones that already are on sale. Because, as they said, "Current promotions are excluded"

Thanks for the reply.  I stand corrected.  For me the Full Bundle doesn't have a discounted %, and nor does the Odd Meters MIDI Pack, but on my PC, it looks like everything else has a discounted percentage. (I just triple checked; everything except those two are showing a discount % off of what I assume is List Price. Maybe I am seeing a webpage from yesterday that's in my PC's Cache.

If you don't mind looking up two things: What prices do you see for USYNTH Caramel and USYNTH New Titles Bundle? For Caramel, I see $79.99 (-76%) $19 and for the New Titles Bundle, I see $237.99 (-79%) $49.  But that might be in my browser's Cache from yesterday.

Thanks.

Any idea what they mean by "current promotions?" It looks like all of the products are already on sale. So if there is one that has been on sale for $29 (62% off $79.99), is the 44% off the $29 price or the $79.99 price?

1 hour ago, User 905133 said:

I have some questions which some of you who are experienced with Waves' ecosystem might be able to help with.  I have some V 13 and V14 plug-ins. This one from the GIveaway is my only V 15 plug-in. If I activate it, (1) will it mess up my ability to use the V 13 and V 14 plug-ins, (2) will it require me/obligate me to update the older plug-ins to V 15, and (3) will it require me/obligate me to purchase an infamous Waves Update Plan?

I found some of the answers from the WUP FAQS:

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• Do I have to renew my Waves Update Plan?
  • Whether you renew is up to you. If you wish to use your Waves product in the version you already own—without updating—you can continue to do so, as long as that version remains compatible with your DAW and computer operating system.
  • Please note, however, that after your Waves Update Plan for a given product expires, you will be able to use only one license of that product, on one computer at a time; you will no longer be able to use a second license on a different computer simultaneously.
• Will my licenses continue to work even after my Waves Update Plan expires?
  • Yes, the Waves license version you purchased will continue to work, as long as your DAW version and computer operating system remain compatible with it. When you purchase a perpetual Waves license you get a permanent authorization for the version you purchased.   
  • You will need to update, however, if you wish to get a newer, updated version of the Waves product you purchased.   
  • Please note that after your Waves Update Plan for a given product expires, you will be able to use only one license of that Waves product, on one computer at a time; you will no longer be able to use a second license on a different computer simultaneously.

I think I see what KVR does: unlike website partnership based freebies I have received from Waves, KVR generates a zero-cost order/invoice more like perks from third-party vendors. 

FWIW, the link above still contains "To be in with a chance to win this giveaway, simply complete the form below and cross your fingers!"

BTW, where the page says "IMPORTANT - Serial numbers need to be activated here before July 10th, 9am EST" they want the "Voucher / Code for redemption on other website." In other words, the Code from the KVR Invoice needs to be used on the Waves "activated here" page.

However, that doesn't activate the plug-in. I had to download the latest Waves Central Software (15.0.2) where I can choose to activate it if I want.

I have some questions which some of you who are experienced with Waves' ecosystem might be able to help with.  I have some V 13 and V14 plug-ins. This one from the GIveaway is my only V 15 plug-in. If I activate it, (1) will it mess up my ability to use the V 13 and V 14 plug-ins, (2) will it require me/obligate me to update the older plug-ins to V 15, and (3) will it require me/obligate me to purchase an infamous Waves Update Plan?  **

I am starting to see why some people talk about WUP in the forum.

**UPDATE:  I found some of the answers from the WUP FAQS. (See next post.)

Between you and me, I think it's intended to be a promotion to build customer lists (Waves and KVR) by giving away licenses to many people, but in posting the "Giveaway" rules, someone messed up.  Or maybe they intended to mess up.

Seriously, maybe there will be one winner who will be selected at random  to get an Everything Bundle from Waves and everyone else who enters gets a MetaFilter license (as long as they don't try to game the system with multiple entries.

2 minutes ago, locrian said:

EDIT:  I just received (and successfully activated) my license code.  So either I was the lucky winner, or it really is a giveaway to all.

Hmmmmmmm.  Either way, congratulations!

14 minutes ago, locrian said:

I'm not sure if this is a sweepstake or a definite giveaway.

The terms include verbiage that says (emphasis added): "To be in with a chance to win this giveaway, simply complete the form below and cross your fingers!"

This confused me at first, too.  I just re-read it and it still strikes me as ambiguous.  Maybe they have an unstated limit of licenses to give away. 

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2.  The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries and will be notified within 14 days of winning via email or phone.

Note (above): singular - winner.

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10. Winners will be posted on KVRaudio.com

Note (above): plural - winners. 

I hope you didn't say you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions.  As written I don't see how anyone can answer that honestly.  ? 

Did a very quick test several hours ago. New Download Manager seems to have worked.  So far MSF 17.00 (VST3) seems to work within Voltage Modular's new update (2.9.2).  Thanks to users for the alerts on things to check.

10 hours ago, Bristol_Jonesey said:

Could be a sample rate mismatch, but four semitones is a bit drastic

19 minutes ago, David Baay said:

48/44.1 (a factor of ~1.09 ) is in between a semitone (~1.06) and a whole tone (~1.12). No idea how you would get a 4-semitone error.

I stand corrected: a 4-semitone musical difference based on a 48Khz v. 44.1Khz sampling error / transposition would be drastic.

10 hours ago, Bristol_Jonesey said:

Could be a sample rate mismatch, but four semitones is a bit drastic

This sample rate difference (44.1K v. 48) was my first thought, too.  Approx. four semitones (approx. minor 3rd) sounds about right to me.

• Example:
  • C to A : 220 Hz to 256 Hz = a ratio of approx. 0.86  [ 220 / 256 ]
  • the 44.1KHz to 48 KHz ratio = approx. 0.91 [ 44.1 / 48 ]

Comparison withdrawn; see discussion below.

I got Freezr as part of a multi-product mixed bundle. Just pulled it out to refresh my memory.  I probably didn't give it a test drive to see if I would use it because the font is way too small--even with the plug-in window maximized on mon 2 (which I run at 175%).  Tool tips are in a larger font.  I can easily read "Show presets panel." It is a strain to read the preset names.  That's it; just a brief heads up. Caveat emptor.

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Google: "InVision is shutting down"

Unintentional pun? (1) They are closing up shop. (2) The software itself is having "life support" issues.

1 hour ago, Wookiee said:

@Misha ironically Cakewalk Pro Audio had a looping function. You could create a single clip and loop it for the length of your song without dragging it out like you do now.

Even Cakewalk for MS-DOS let us select the number of times a track would loop.