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So. finally almost done with this new build, thanks to help from this forum. I did research about partioning nvme m.2 drives and got mostly mixed reviews-leaning towards the difference in speed will be nanoseconds maybe. My comcern is NOT speed. I need to install a clean(or migrate win 10x64 for now. Currently (not in picture, OS is on pretty old Samsung ssd 250 GB-SATA 2.5". Disk #3, partitoned 50/50 is where I hoped to put OS on 1 partition and Audio recordings o the other. Is this OK? Dumb? Not a good idea because? I have one empty nvme m.2 slot but it's partaily UNDER the graphics card. I can get one in there but NO ROOM for any type of heatsing? So? I do have a new Samsung 500GB 980 nvme m.2 sitting on my desk. I did think about a Startech adapter to use the spare 980 in a PCIe slot-might even be able to put a small heatsink on it. I apologiz for my long winded post but I am almost there and really would like to be done. I hope I am not asking too many questions! OK I don't really need the games (well Tomb Raider) but I don't see where that makes a difference here. I also am aware that the OS drive should be GPT not MBR, but I have not figured where it's going yet so I left it as MBR for now- EDIT: I completely understand (HONEST) if I do not get a reply, not your everyday question and probably confusing somewhat due to my trying to explain. ? Thanks

Use to be a fan above the desk, on the ceiling. Didn't work and didn't need it. So I already have th AC wiring and a solid brace to studs. Just wondering about EMI or other interference. Need I worry about that? If so what type of light should I get? I was thinking hanging type is easiest but could do track lighting flush to ceiling or fixture flush. I do recall concerns of interference from LEDs, if that is a thing when on ceiling? Thanks so much gang

So just wanted to post back. I did have to go into the register to change Pro Channel preset path-but I remember having to do that before-years ago again. All others in folder locations were just logical and easy. All seems OK now that I have got the folder locations set correctly. Thank You Scook..............

I was able to get the path to Cal Scripts in correctly. So I am hopeful I can get them all tomorrow. Thanks again-I really appreciate it........................... ?

They don't but I can change them. They are ALL pointing to the same place? That is weird because like I said before I did the new build (2 days ago) everything in cw worked perfectly. iirc when I first did the mlink stuff years ago I did have to change some paths. Thanks so much for your help as always. I I do not get it tomorrow I'll post back.

all my paths in folder locations are pointing here : C:\Users\Frankl\AppData\Roaming\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Core I never touched them All I did was move the sample folder which contains the cakewalk content folder to a new nvme m.2, nothing else.??? I use CW everyday, so I don't get the changes

Well it said it created the link and it is there on the C drive. I guess maybe I need to change the paths in register or something. which I can do. Because when I try to open, say a pro channel preset it goes to the user folder etc, etc cakewalk core Never mind, I guess change all the paths in the folder location prefs? too late for this stuff. I'll give up for now. I have done all this before, paths, etc so I'll tackle it tomorrow. Thank You for your help. At least the directory is created properly.

Moving it now. So the Cakewal Content folder gets recreated on the C drive by CW at some point? Because it was there. I did this years ago and I believe you are he one that helped me do it. I never created the folder on the C drive

Hi Scook, So do you mean I need to change the name of the C:\Cakewalk Content folder? Sorry I did NOT se the first part of your reply. So I need to copy or MOVE? to E drive. Obviously I am not understanding the mlink command

I am tempted to use Restoro, seems safe but I know nothing about it.

So, years ago, I was shown how to use this comand - · mklink /j "C:\Cakewalk Content" "E:\Cakewalk Content" to move the Content folder to my sample disk, which is E:\Sample Disk. Have a new build, cpu, nvme's, etc, etc. So the link is broken. First error said cannot create because folder already exists. So I took this to mean the Cakewalk Content folder on my E drive already was the issue (I originally did this in 2018) I need the CW Content folder on the E drive, the one on the C drive (which is the original C drive win 10 install from 2018) is incomplete to say the least. So now I am deleting the CC folder on the E drive (I have a copy now on the C drive because I just copied it there. Still I get the message in Admin Command prompt "Cannot create a file when that file already exists" ???? Is thiere a reference to the mlink in the reg that I need to delete or something because it definitely does NOT exist on the E drive anymore-even did disk cleanup to make sure it was gone? Help please.

By. your quote, "if I was doing commercial work", do you mean SSD would be a concern? IOW, my recording are for family and friends. Also I usually only have maybe 20 tracks, ALL MID VSTS except for vocals and ALL guitars. I have a new EVO which I am going to use for audio. But I only record one track at a time so I image I won't be near the cons of the read\write possible issues of SSD's? Hope that makes snse. Thanks for all your input!

I remember some discussion, which maybe does not apply anymore. But it went something like this: Regular old HD's SATA read\write scheme is better for audio because of the way the SSD's read\write. Don't remember the details, perhaps it was too long ago.

WD Black is exactly what I have used for Audio also................ I have multiple backup plan and even have a backup in my safety deposit box.........Very OCD......

OK Thanks............That's what I will do.

So I built new PC. Not the top of the line but pretty powerful. Asus Prime Z590 A, Intel i7 11700, 32gb ram etc, etc. Case (Fractal Design) will take all the drives I want. For the longest time, including as of this post, I use a 1TB SATA HD, the old type. Has always worked well. Just a home studio for me. Now I have that, and 2 Samsung 980 Pro 1TB nvme m.2's installed . regular 500GB Sata SSD for OS and apps. did a lot of searching and keep finding advice that says use external HD to record? I would rather us internal. So am I losing "quality" or whatever recording to a regular, (well high end WD 1TB) drive. Just the audio goes there. Samples ar on one of the 980 Pros. Hope this isn't as confusing as some of my posts lately ? Thanks

OK I don't see anything but "download"? in that notification. what are the words I am looking for please. Thanks Fine I will wait for the next update......

OK . Is it "check for Updates" in the help menu? Is that the automatic deal? Guess I'll have to wait until the next update to find out. I don't see anything else in the program itself.

OK I guess I am doing it wrong- When the notification pops up in bottom right hand corner I click download. Am I NOT suppose to do that? I then go to my download folder and run the exe. Yup, I'm confused.

So, why doesn't the "update" just update? What I mean is and since the beginning (of CWbyBL I mean, not Sonar etc.) why doesn't it just update. I really don't remember every directory and how I have moved things to different drives etc. I can look before I guess. But my OCD kicks in everytime. I get I can choose advanced sop I can CHANGE something. I would rather it just updated unless I choose to change something. IOW, If I choose default I shouldn't have to keep clicking on NEXT. It should just happen. Isn't that the reason for Default or Advanced? Now, I am guessing you folks will say that's what it does. But, I don't need to see paths and so forth. I have stuff redirected to other drives etc. I know, doesn't soun like a big deal but since it's an "update". If I want to see\change something I would choose advance. But I don't so why not just update May not make sense to some\most but this has annoyed me since the beginning. My spelling is great, my TYPING stinks.

Blame windows? 40 years of Windows and Daws (Cakewalk since the 90's) I am fine-roll my own always. Come on man. Lets not revisit the ridiulous, illogical and TIRED Win vs mac crap.

The Warm Audio Wa12 has 2 outputs, as mentioned. XLR and TRS-both are balanced. I am using the TRS out of WA12 into 18i20. I think things are OK. Vocals sound fine monitored and recorded. except I would like a better mic, but that's another story. I also am using the -20db pad on the warm audio. I have not tried using the pad on the focusrite yet (think it is -10db.) So I think I am OK for now. Apreciate all the responses and I am reading and searching to understand why Inputs 1&2 have line\inst option and the otrhers don't? I do NOT have anything connected to 1&2. They also are selected by default as the monitor channels when starting up. I am trying to watch vids and read as much as I can, trust me.

I do NOT have that option. Input 1& 2 have it but no others. You can see the monitor setting is set to 1& 2. But changing it to ANYTHING, even all has no bearing- the screenshot is still the same as far as input control. Focusrite said it's not an issue as long as I keep on gain staging.

I have tech question into Focusrite. I want to use the warm audio WA12 but since it only has "balanced" outputs 1 xlr and 1 balanced trs (which can be used simultaneously btw) I don't see how I can change what the focusrite preamps see. With my guitar, FRactal Audio gear still (since 2009) now FM9. I use analog outs and Focusrite told me that the 18i20 sees that as line level. Haven't gotten an answer about using the WA12 yet. So what are they seeing from the Warm Audio preamp? I s no way to change it in the 18i20 interface.

@bdickensTHANKS - OK now have both sides of the headphones when recording vocals. I honestly believe I had (probably have) severeeal things set wrong TBH, I would be willing to PAY Focusrite for a phone conversation but I doubt they do that. Also, don't know if they have US based support of that type. Overseas would be a bit costly. ANYWAY, thanks to all you folks. So appreciated!