Billy86

Thanks to you both for the information! Always more to learn! I appreciate it.

So, I’ve just done my first comp-recording of lead vocals. I did it in sections (verse, chorus, etc.) and recorded four-five takes of each section. They are on take lanes, from which I will mix/match to assemble the comp’d lead vocal track. It struck me that there would be useful unchosen takes that I could assemble into a secondary lead vocal track that I could use for vocal doubling at spots in the song. What is the best way to approach this? One thing I’ve thought of is recording a selection of takes (different from the comp’d lead vocal) to an Aux Track to create a lead vocal double. Has anyone created a vocal double from previously unused vocal takes? Would be grateful to hear how you went about it. Thanks!

I would start by making sure the Snap-To/Snap-By function is disabled. Should be able to move the note freely.

I'm a Focusrite guy, and what's suggested is where I'd start, if you haven't.

Thanks for pointing me to this. Great video overview. I had seen this, and thought at the time that I "got" it. Probably too excited just to jump into the new I/O. Re-watched it, having had my hands on it, and it sank in! Thanks again!

I must be thick-skulled and hope someone using an interface with Focusrite Control can help me figure something out. I read the manual and searched the forums to no avail. Just moved from a 1st Gen. Focusrite 2i4 to the new 4i4. The physical Direct monitor knob, which used to allow you to mix what was coming out of the DAW with the instrument you were recording and could hear on the 2i4, is gone on the 4i4. It’s now apparently controlled by the software Focusrite Control. I can’t figure out the signal routing in Focusrite Control to do what the Direct Monitor knob used to do. How do you do that? Thank you!

Thanks for the reply. Yes, my Kontakt instrument does exactly what you describe, and I've adjusted for that. I can actually see the right MIDI note triggering in the virtual controller Kontakt displays at the bottom of the GUI, but it just doesn't seem to take hold, the previous strumming pattern from the previous keyswitch just steamrolls right through it. It's a head-scratcher...

I've tried everything and can't figure this out. Checked the manual and online stuff and it SHOULD work. It's a simple keyswitch that's the ending strum on the Kontakt Electric Sunburst guitar. Keyswitch B is the "ending strum." Keyswitch A is a pattern I want to stop playing when it hits the "ending strum keyswitch B." I can see on the little virtual keyboard in the Kontakt instrument reflecting the keyswitch triggers. It triggers Keyswitch B for just the blink of any eye, then goes pack to playing the strumming of Keyswitch A. I've tried jiggering the triggers around the beat markers and such, but it just seems Keyswitch A is running right through Keyswitch B and playing that final chord. What am I doing wrong? Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks! -- BIlly

Thank you, Scook. Exactly what I needed to know. And thanks for all the other knowledge you share on the forum... I may not ask the questions, but I find it all helpful... Have a great New Year!

Hi. I know this has been discussed before, but I can't seem to find the thread. I'm setting up a new computer and I want to avoid storing space-hogging project audio files on my SSD C Drive. I'm confused by the choices in 1). preferences/file/folder location and 2). preferences/file/audio data. I want to keep audio data on a per project basis, but I don't see how to choose this option as indicated in some previous documentation. And how does the Global Audio Folder figure into all this? How do I select to keep audio with its related project as the default, and can I do that by simply changing the path in preferences/file/folder locations to another drive? Thanks for any advice! Billy

Hi. I posted a similar question about user-experience with NI controllers a couple weeks back because I’m interested in their controller line as well, but got zero responses. Hope you have better luck because I’m still curious about using them with CbB. Hard to imagine no one is using them.

Hmm... So, really? No one is using this keyboard? How any of its siblings in the "S" line? Thanks....

Thinking about this keyboard. Is anyone using this with CbB? Have seen vids with how integrated it is controlling a few other DAWs like Ableton. Curious how well it works with CbB in terms of controlling plugin parameters, working with tracks, etc. i know it’s tight with Kontakt and Komplete Kontrol. Thanks for any insight/user experience info. Billy

No. If you have a qualifying Kontakt library, even from 3rd-party vendors (such as Realitone, which plays in the Kontakt Player, for example), you can get the discounted price to BUY full Kontakt 6.

Thank you, yes. I'm vaguely aware of that forum, but I can never find it. It's not apparent from the header navigation how to get there.

I don't think a voucher will work in addition to the sale price.

Received an email about this killer deal: Native Instruments is having a half-price sale (until December 9) where you can get Kontakt for as little as $124.50. I did this the last time this offer came out. Here's how it works: If you have any third party Kontakt Player library (I have a few of these), then you qualify for a "Crossgrade Discount." Normally that takes the price from $399 to $249. But since they're having a half price sale, the price goes to $124.50. Go here: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/pricing/?mc_cid=d4e559f10b&mc_eid=4f1d162509 Then for "Version," select "Crossgrade. You'll need to log in so that they can see that you do own a qualifying library. Happy Hoildays!

These markers wouldn’t be for tracks. They would be color-coded horizontal markers, arranged below the timeline, that would indicate, for example, intro, verse, bridge, chorus, verse, etc.

Bump. I’m in for the ability to have color-coded song section markers. We can be like a broken record ? til we get it. ?

+1. Yes, please bakers. This would be tremendously helpful navigating around a song by sections.

So, I have a Scarlett 2i4 first gen. My account page lists a newer driver than I’m using, which seems to be working okay. I’ve held off updTing because of all the issues described in the forum. <<WINDOWS: FOCUSRITE USB DRIVER 4.62.1.504 Installs driver version 4.62.1.504 for: 1st Generation Scarlett Solo, 2i2 and 2i4 2nd Generation Scarlett Solo, 2i2 and 2i4>> If I can get better latency performance, I’ll take it. Any first gen 2i4 users using the above listed driver with stable results? Thanks much.

Funny how Cb and B are the same musical note! ?

Can you explain this: “using the Windows 10 low latency audio support via the onboard High Definition Audio driver.” What is this? Would one engage this in ASIO mode?

So... after a long haul... I finally got my new box up and running. Getting everything loaded nin It's been enlightening following the discussion, and now I'm trying to decide the best places to store all the various Cakewalk files... I want to conserve space on my 1 Tb NVMe SSD main drive (C:) where all my programs are, including Cakewalk. I have a secondary internal SATA SSD drive (500 gb) for storage (I also have a 1 TB HDD in the wings, not currently hooked up, and a USB3 external 3 TB drive I'm going to use to save back ups with Acronis). I have all my samples and some other larger files on the SATA SSD. There's still plenty of room free (360 gb). Does it make sense to change all Cakewalks file/folder destinations from their current default paths in Preferences/File/Folder Locations from C_Drive to D_Drive so that all the data is stored there and not C_Drive? The NVMe SSD is exponentionally faster read/write than the SATA, which is still smoking fast compared to a spinner. What's best practice here? Want to get the most out of my drives. Thanks for the assistance! Billy

I also received the email about 4.2.4 update. Haven't updated yet.