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To help clarify the above, I wanted to add a "practical" example of how I use/setup junctions. Ample Sound puts their samples in your documents folder by default, and are rather massive. The directory those are installed in by default is "C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Ample Sound" To do this quickly, I will "Edit" an existing bat file with NotePad (and then rename it to "mklink Ample Sound.bat" in this case), and have two instances of Windows Explorer open. You can also initially create a text file, and rename it when done as per the above post as well. In the one Windows Explorer for the junction... Drill into the folder I want to move (and make into a junction), then copy the text from the address bar at the top of Windows explorer (in this case "C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Ample Sound"). Paste that address into the txt/bat file on the left side, so I now have mklink /j "C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Ample Sound" in NotePad. Back in Windows Explorer, go up one folder level, highlight the "Ample Sound" directory and hit CTRL-X (to cut/move it). In the other Window Explorer window for the target, find where you want to place that cut directory. In my case that was in F:\Ample Sound. For this just go to the F drive and paste the directory. By doing this it has moved the initial directory (which must not exist for a junction to be created), and put my samples where I want them. Again, I drill into that moved folder so I can copy the address from the top of Windows Explorer (in this case is "F:\Ample Sound"). Paste that address into NotePad on the right side, so I now have mklink /j "C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Ample Sound" "F:\Ample Sound" as the first line in NotePad. Finally, in NotePad, leave the "pause" in as the second line, save and close. If you save as a txt file, rename it to a .bat file. The final batch file content prior to running will look like: mklink /j "C:\Users\[username]\Documents\Ample Sound" "F:\Ample Sound" pause As the setup was done with the moving, double-clicking the batch file will create the junction (again, if this is in system directories, you would need to right-click the batch file and "Run as Administrator"). BIG PICTURE: When created, what that junction does is create a pointer from the junction to the target... e.g., in this case, if as I drill into my Documents folder, the "Ample Sound" directory will have a little arrow on the icon, and when I open that, it will "appear" to Windows Explorer that I am still drilling deeper into my Documents folder (even in the address bar), but as soon as I opened the "Documents\Ample Sound" directory, it actually shifted to "F:\Ample Sound." The above example is also why I move the directory I want as the target, so the names match (just in case I need to find things later), and also so that the "junction" can be created (it will not create if a directory is already in that location). To Windows, a junction "looks" like a simple directory, but hops to another location seamlessly.

I never made a junction to the Program directory, since that is small (~30MB) and easily copied. The Multisamples folder is the big one, and is in your main Cakewalk directory ([where you installed to]\Cakewalk\Dimension Pro\Multisamples). As far as junctions, the easiest method is to create a batch file using NotePad. The format is akin to this (bold text is the content): mklink /j "F:\Cakewalk\Dimension Pro\Multisamples" "F:\Cakewalk Content\Dimension Pro\Multisamples" pause In the above example, the "F:\Cakewalk\Dimension Pro\Multisamples" is the junction, and must not exist when the batch file is run in order for the junction to be created. The "F:\Cakewalk Content\Dimension Pro\Multisamples" is the target (pre-existing directory). Once created, a junction will look almost like a subdirectory, but have a small arrow in the lower left corner. To your example above, your batch file would look like this: mklink /j "C:\ProgramData\Cakewalk\Dimension Pro\Programs" "D:\Dimension Pro\Programs\00 GP2" pause Again, the "C:\ProgramData\Cakewalk\Dimension Pro\Programs" folder must not exist (safest to move it if it is there) before running. Save the NotePad file with a descriptive name (e.g., DimPro Programs Junction.txt), then close NotePad and rename that saved file to DimPro Programs Junction.bat (change the .txt to .bat). For system directories you need to right click the batch file and "Run as Administrator." The "pause" at the end keeps the window open so you can read what it did (hitting any key will exit it). The reason I use batch files is you have a record of what you did, and can use it as a template to make more (or edit it if needed later on). To modify an existing batch file, right click on it and select "Edit" (NOT "Open"... "Open" runs it).

AD2 has a more complex map, but in the AD2 options (IIRC is the ? in the upper right of the GUI, going off memory here), there is an option to use the common GM map. That should resolve it. Just be sure you also have AD2 loaded with a kit in a traditional manner. Another option (more convoluted) is in the PRV, you can run the mouse up and down the keys on the left to find things. To move pieces to the correct kit piece, you can click a key (MIDI note) on the left to highlight all notes on that kit piece then Shift-drag (to preserve timing) that selection to the proper kit piece (each piece should each fire as you move that row so you can here what piece you are currently on).

Yes, I used a simple junction to point to my Multisamples directory on another drive. You probably need to hit F5 on the DP browser when first opened to refresh the program list. Is the (64-bit) 1.5 version running/registered for you now?

In addition to the above, volume automation is all you would need. When set to -inf, that is "mute." Keep things simple and just work with automated volume. @57Gregy's recommendation is even simpler (no need to mute things that are not there).

After looking this up again, there did seem to be a conflict with installing DimPro 1.5 over the version included with SONAR 8.5. This link walks through the clean uninstall of that older version (some regedit work to this). You may want to go that route, then walk through an install of whichever 1.5 version you prefer. Quick side note to the above... the MASSIVE amount of the DimPro download is the Multisamples directory (roughly 3GB). Prior to doing the above uninstall, I would copy that entire Multisamples folder to a safe place. The actual DimPro application is only ~30MB (no samples included). If you have a(ny) CCC download already, you can use 7-zip (or similar) to extract that app installer from the 3GB download (is the top-level file), run that installer, then move the Multisamples folder back. You will also need to hit F5 to refresh the browser directory so it can see the programs to complete. There were issues over the years of some samples/programs being bad, so having a backup of a properly reconstructed Multisamples folder is highly advised.

Try simply installing the CCC version over what you have first. Most installers verify files as they go, so it should make the installation "whole" as it goes.

+1 to this, definitely check it out to convince yourself. You can test it by loading as many Kontakt instances as you have instruments (sans loading the samples) and see what the Windows Performance Monitor is telling you for having multiple (empty) instances of Kontakt enabled.

OBS Studio is a free option to get loopback capability at a system level. It is a bit of a pain to get familiar with at first, but it does expose audio/video feeds to other apps. Or you can capture system audio/video with it and import that into a DAW/video editor for post-processing (that option may be simpler for you, depending on what your needs are). Quick edit: Also depending on your source, there are apps to simply download media from urls (e.g., YouTube) and bypass the "real-time" recording. Again, that depends on what exactly you want the audio from.

Have you tried installing it via the Cakewalk Command Center? For legacy products that you registered, that is probably the easiest way to install those legacy apps.

I had this happen and think the "solution" was an odd one. I needed to have both Native Access and the iZotope Product Portal logged into for the issue to reset for me. It seems those two apps are linked in some fashion, so the Product Portal alone wasn't resolving it. This was shortly after the merger, but may still apply in your case.

No worries, I hope you are feeling better soon!

This made me wonder... @azslow3 knows the construct of CWP files well, so he may have something already made for this. He could probably extract the tempo map from a CWP as well, since static tempos are not always applicable. I forgot offhand who made Project Scope, but it is worth shooting them a PM as well to ask.

Something to check real quick... Windows may be doing this to you. In Windows Search Bar, type in "Sound Settings" and at the bottom of that window there is an "Advanced Sound Options" at the bottom, click on the bar right below that. For sanity sake, check the volumes in the next popup (App volume and device preferences). and make sure your device is at 100%. Windows will let other apps adjust those (at a system level), so when things go wonky, that is something to check.

I have been meaning to submit a feature request, so just tried to post on the their forum, but the post button cleared the page in Firefox with no feedback (I did think ahead enough to copy that first). Ironically, it all fits into that tiny window in the "Feedback" within the app, so at least I got it off to them. Not sure if you re-tint things, but this was the crux of the request (for a "Clone Tinting Mode"): **** I have been using the water color brush for subtle (sometimes more extreme) clone tinting to often Paint/Mix/Blend. Most often this is done with very little opacity and water in the brush. However, to achieve this requires a bit of manual muscle memory (and the second one has bitten me more than once): Diffusion must be paused when doing this so that there is the precision required. When finished, the layer must be specifically dried (Shift-D) so that diffusion doesn't take over. Where this has bitten me is I am zoomed in while working, so if I move to another area and shift the brush (which re-starts diffusion), I do not realize this has happened until too late. My personal experience has been the watercolor brush is ideal for "clone tinting," so the feature request I personally would be to have: A specific "Clone Tinting" option (for me this could be locked to the watercolor brush). When in "Clone Tinting" mode, diffusion would be paused by default. After that initial mode selection, diffusion on/off would be at the discretion of the user, but entering that mode would always pause diffusion initially. When either exiting or changing brushes the layer would be dried. For me, this is more of the safety net, whereby changing brushes would automatically 1) dry the layer and 2) exit "Clone Tinting Mode." A big icon similar to the "Pause Diffusion" on the main work space would also be ultra-helpful. This feature could certainly be expanded in the future to include more brushes/options (other users may have more uses for this). For me, I have been bitten by forgetting to dry the layer, that this would be an immense help.

Escape Motions is having a 40% off "Back-To-School" sale across the entire site for those that are interested (including upgrade pricing I "assume"). All of the products with the exception of Rebelle 7 have been static for years, but Rebelle 7 (Pro) added some significant advancements when it was released last December.

Yeah, I am not sure if Notion has been touched at all since it was absorbed beyond the initial streamlining. Notion 6 has been static for years now.

Another thing you can try to confirm quick is another environment to confirm it is also persistent outside of the vocal booth to eliminate resonance in the booth as a factor.

In addition to "exclusive" modes that may exist within a DAW itself, there is also one within Windows specifically, so it is likely that Windows resorted to its defaults when it saw the new device. In Windows Sound Settings->Sound Control Panel->Select the device and then "Properties" (on the first "Playback" tab at the top). On the Advanced tab at the top of that next popup, be sure the "Exclusive Mode" settings are unchecked. You may also need to repeat this for the "Recording" tab in the Sound Control panel, as they are separate to Windows.

Do your audio device preferences for that project show the old device? Even if not, you may have to manually re-assign driver modes (something other than ASIO and then back to ASIO) to force the project to "forget" the old device ever existed. Projects try to maintain device info internally, so it might be trying to communicate even without the old device connected.

That is a real bummer... I thought they were actually closing shop so wondered why they didn't just unlock the last version to be perpetual, but alas they are still around and this blurb is right near the top of their page: "MakeMusic has partnered with Steinberg, the makers of Dorico, to offer exclusive crossgrade pricing on Dorico Pro." Since they are still around, the disabling of the activations of paid for versions is a bit odd to see, but they are forcing a new product onto people.

Cakewalk has the built-in drum replacer, but I forget now if you can use samples from outside that plugin. I seem to recall it could only use the sounds it came with and only covered a few kit pieces (kicks, snares, toms). As far as 3rd party plugins, MDrumReplacer offers all of the drum sounds from MDrummer (which is like 90GB of samples) and allows for fine tuning of blending, but is a bit pricey when not on sale. For what you are doing, try the internal Drum Replacer first and see if an FX chain on the blended replacement gets you want you want. Drum Replacer is a Region FX (like Melodyne), so can right click a clip->Region FX->Drum Replacer->Create Region FX. Quick Edit: What he did in that video above you can also do by dragging the audio onto a MIDI track then using the MIDI to drive a kit (very similar to what he did actually). The blending would then come from the faders between the associated tracks.

As mentioned above, you can simply insert virtual instruments and assign the outputs of MIDI tracks as needed to them. Also bear in mind that you can similarly point tracks within Guitar Pro to virtual instruments via LoopMIDI. I posted a discussion on that a while ago here. For jamming purposes, it may be simpler to stay inside Guitar Pro if that is your preference for composition (it also has more tools and playback options than you will find in a standard DAW as well). Quick edit from reading your other post. MIDI is simply note data (no audio), so you need to insert virtual instruments to play those notes so that you can hear them.

That is the only version guaranteed mpox-free... all other BLAHs use at your own risk.

Grab something like TreeSize Free and check your C drive. Many programs leave a massive footprint in the C:/Windows/Installer folder (that is a hidden system folder) by default. Folders that begin bubbling over 4GB are my candidates for junctions, but that particular folder cannot be junctioned or it disables the Windows Installer. Temp files in Windows/Temp and Users/appdata/Local/Temp also build up (those can be purged). The User/Downloads can be moved as well (or deleted depending on preference), but a utility that lets you see folder size is where to start.