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next time I'll do the freezer thing, this time it['s already in really bad shape - thanks for the tip[

Got it working but the 1/4 tape which was 32 years old, just started flaking and deteriorating. So it was a lost cause. But I learned a lot and resurrected my Win 98 computer, midi interface with SMPTE and Layla card. I did this 11 years ago and the tape was ok, so 16 years worked, but not 32 years

It worked, that is a strange solution - you're amazing

It's been almost 30 years since I had to sync SMPTE on reel to reel to Cakewalk. I've looked through my old notes and can't remember where to plug the cord with the SMPTE tone recorded on track 8 of a 8 track reel to reel to Cakewalk. I have an old WIN 98 computer that I used last time and the midi interface and a Layla sound card. I want to transfer the audio from the 8 track reel to reel to Cakewalk. It's been way too long

Please explain what you mean. I think you mean in CbB midi track to click on bank 0, then it turns into an area you can type into and then paste what? This" Playlist x 128 + Song rule? Every time I paste a variation of this into Bank it changes back to bank 1. I tried to paste playlist 1 or playlist 2 or playlist 3. Please explain. Thanks for your help,

I tried bank 1 and bank 2 and 3, and it doesn't matter it still stays with the same playlist. i have 3 playlists. Thanks for researching this. i can deal with the limitations and make it work. If you have any more cluese let me know. I programmed my Yamaha MPC midi pedals and foot switches so that the foot switches 1-5 will change presets 1-5 in the B3 in whatever playlist I'm viewing

Thanks Promidi, I have 3 playlists in the B3. Bank - 0 responds to my first playlist, GP2 PLAYLIST, but since there's no bank - 1 in CbB in the midi track, I can only choose 1 playlist. I can choose any preset in that bank's playlist by setting the preset number in CbB. Do you have only bank - 0 in CbB or do you have more banks also?

I'm using Arturia B3 and when I select Bank - 0 and a preset number, it only finds presets in 1 bank. There are several banks, so can I get CbB to show more than Bank - 0? I wonder if it showed Bank - 1 and Bank -2, if I'd have more options in selecting a preset.

I tried it - it works - thanks

I know I can hit the freeze synth button on a midi track to freeze it, but can I freeze multiple synths at the same time?

James, This is great news thanks for sharing your experiences. Currently, I just have been avoiding that fader. On more complicated mixes I may wish I had it. Of course I can use the master fader to control a Bus which in most case will solve the problem. I'll for sure open it up and see what I see Thanks so much

Man thanks for the info. So far the midi out is working fine, but I think I'll set up the USB out just in case I need the extra bandwidth. Do you know what is different about midi 2.0? Do you have to use it with a USB? I've always wondered whether we need more than 127 velocity levels.

I've just realized that the true standard midi out of the Controller is all I need. This is the first time I had a controller that has no internal sounds, so there's no need for a midi in. The sales guy said the USB handles midi out and midi in and I assume that's true for a controller that has only a USB like my wife's cheap keyboard. So actually i won't be using the USB anyway. But still I learned some good info about this, so thanks everyone

Does it matter if the USB cable is USB 2.0? Does it matter to plug into a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on the computer?

I'm getting a Piano controller with a USB Midi output that sends midi out to CbB and CbB sends it back using the USB Midi. The controller does have a normal midi out, but not an IN. I've only used standard midi cords into a midi interface and never a USB Midi directly into the computer. I'm wondering what's the best way to do this and I do need about 12-15 feet for the cable length to my computer. I'll try it first with a 6 foot USB 2.0 cable into a USB extension cable to reach the computer. I may have to buy a 15 foot USB 2.0 cable it this doesn't work. So I'm wondering if anyone had experience with this.