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I was on my cell earlier, so couldn't provide detail. Sforzando is a free plugin that plays sfz files, and I just checked this. *IF* DP is installed, Sforzando will automatically route to the DP registry entry location and map all of your multisamples (if you click on "Instrument" there will be a "Dimension Pro" entry in that listing with the same layout as DP's browser). However, if you still have the Dimension Pro/Multisamples folder from your XP machine, you can drag/drop the sfz files into Sforzando (or import them from the "Instrument->Import" command in Sforzando), and it will play them. Of course this is more convoluted (and manual), but Sforzando will play the sfz files that were included with DP, which it seems you still have.

In a similar discussion during the Gibson era, this was the sentiment that was given back to the users on a few occasions; but there is definite benefit for users to have an integrated solution if sampling is a key part of their workflow. When dealing with 3rd party solutions, it can lose a lot of integration functionality, forcing the user to either do all work in the VST or drag/drop between workflow steps. Example is the Matrix View... it is an already existing module that could be beefed up to compete with Impact XT/Sample One XT (manipulating data in Matrix View has always been frustrating).

Although imaging is good for restoring an OS drive (I image every 1-2 months), it is not necessarily the best means of backing up data files (which might be a few hundred files a week). I have used xcopy for some time, and created a batch file to archive data files from known directories. between images this can be run as desired and only takes a few seconds to complete (simply copies newer files from point A to point B). Especially for those with large OS drives, imaging a few hundred GB makes no sense when you have significantly less user (not system) data files to worry about. Images will also back up a lot of Windows "garbage" (i.e. temp files it likes to strew about that accumulate without the user deleting them), so I purge all of that before imaging (I keep my OS drive small, roughly 125GB, by junctioning larger directories to other drives). Here is a really old post I made walking through most of that if interested. The only thing I didn't mention in there is at the end of the xcopy I have an "/exclude:C:\list.txt" comment, with the C:\list.txt file containing a list of all directories in the backup source which are junctioned (i.e. already pointing to another location).

CbB doesn't have a 32-bit version, so the advice on shifting to 64-bit going forward is something to highly consider. Also, an image of your C drive in a functional state is advised, since a simple Win10 update could knock things offline on you. With an image you can recover that situation quicker.

Did you provide your purchase information and registry key to customer support? The SSO process would have missed a lot of folks who didn't monitor/get an email or read the forums. You could easily have also missed the Command Center days, and DP had a few updates to confirm to that. Going forward, it is recommended to get a large HDD to store downloads on. Not only does it save having to download large files again, but ensures you have a backup copy (which is also good to rollback updates that go foul). The DP download is rather large due to the samples included. As a workaround, sforzando (free) will play sfz files/samples from DP. If you still have the XP machine, you can transfer those files over, but may need a registry entry for sforzando to locate them automatically (I forget offhand if sforzando can be directed to specific directories). I prefer sforzando since it also shows you which keys are not mapped by default (some DP patches only have a handful of sounds mapped, which makes them hard to find).

Just realized you did what I posted.... DELL and HP have a lot of proprietary drivers on them, so certain things become a PITA to achieve.

You could also have a corrupt project, so also check if the same VSTs are having issues in a new project after trying the above recommendations.

Most people who stop learning guitar do so because of string tension, so I often advise people to get a used electric (take someone with you), get it set properly (easy with a good guitar choice), and see if you take to it. If you do, then move up. A good electric is audible even without an amp. If you have the discipline to build callouses, starting on an acoustic won't be as much of a hurdle. That also has an advantage of building finger strength, so if you move to an electric the tension will feel like nothing by comparison. You can also get lighter gauge strings to accommodate on an acoustic. In addition, the tension also limits how quickly you can learn certain techniques, since finger strength and callouses need to be stronger on an acoustic. Just something to keep in mind as you move forward. For folk chords, you will notice a lot less, but as you get to barre chords and move up the neck you will feel it.

I agree with the above that dual boot is not necessary. One caveat is that setting most processes to "manual" helps in many respects, since the machine will only load things as you call them after a boot. There are a few programs that reset this after started (Adobe being a prime offender), but otherwise the computer can be tailored to boot clean, then used for whatever tasks you choose. That said, I have not had issues multi-tasking without Win10 running in a specific "mode." As mentioned above, things have come a long way.

Look at page 17 of the TH3 User Manual, at the top there is a status bar with the tuner in the middle, then going left "TUNER," "LIVE," and "MASTER." The "MASTER" button opens the "Master Controls" panel (page 7 in the manual), which allows you to set global parameters (that affect all patches). Mine is set to "LEFT" for the in source (I use a mono input that is left channel only). This sounds more like a VST that is in DEMO mode. I am not sure if this could be the issue for you, but sound (typically noise) that comes and goes at regular intervals is most often a plugin that has gone into demo mode or passed its trial end date.

I am glad to see Noel's post. Your comment is not far-fetched at all. In a live scenario, having a save reminder is often not desired. Overloud's TH series has had a "Live" button forever (off by default). Other VSTs have similar, so when you shift gears, it just shifts gears with you and blows off any changes you made.

This email flew by yesterday and I found the video (3:24) interesting enough that it is worth posting here. I have never used Melodyne during comping and the video says that this works in ALL versions. The part at 1:45 is worth noting (editing takes in Melodyne to align timing issues), since I had no clue that editting masked takes was even possible.

Quick FYI for folks... back when I got MPS 2, I had asked iZotope about the RX 7 Standard included with it, and if that qualified for the upgrade to RX 7 Advanced. They said that it did, and added the coupon to my account. This sale also applies to that coupon (same price sans discounts, if any) from the iZotope site, and wanted to let those with MPS 2/2.1 know in case they do not have that coupon in their account. That being said, I now have a question for the folks with RX 7 Advanced... after quick research on that I deflated my own GAS bubble (at no harm to anyone) by finding posts that say the only real advantage would be for video post-production, which I rarely do. iZotope's page isn't the greatest at a rough comparison between versions, so I am curious as to what the advantages are for RX 7 Advanced over Standard in the audio-only realm. Can anyone summarize this one? Although I have played with RX 7 a few times (stand-alone app), I still default to Adobe Audition 4 for Noise Reduction (which has been 90+% of my "need" in the past).

http://forum.cakewalk.com/m/tm.aspx?m=3392713&fp=1 Scroll down to "VSTInventory." That utility exports all installed VSTs to an Excel file. Edit: does text files too!

Just to clarify, the OP is seeking a limiter before the audio is committed to disk. Anything added after the A/D converter will not affect that.

They are the same. The LE is (Lite Edition), which was also offered as a Focusrite freebie a while back.

A great deal of the OP is managed through mic placement/technique more so than compressors/limiters. There is no reason to run input gain that hot (since it can easily be compensated for in the rest of the signal chain with enough S/N ratio, potentially with a noise gate at roughly -55 dB). As far as onboard DSP, which interface are you using? I know with Focusrite's the input has "FX (Anlg 1)" versus "Anlg In 1" for situations where you want to pass the FX through the unit to the DAW (without selecting the "FX" inputs, the signal is just what came into the unit). You might want to double-check the manual just to be sure.

Yes, info is here. "Note: When you enable Exclusive Solo mode, currently soloed tracks and buses are not affected until the next time you solo a track or bus."

The only potential concern with USB is phantom power if the interface is USB powered (some have noted this to be weak), but an interface also allowing external power seemed to rectify it. In all other respects, a USB interface can handle your needs and some include a software mixer with the unit, so the Mackie mixer shouldn't be necessary (as long as phantom power is good). I am still running FireWire so cannot speak to specific USB units, but for 4 preamps, there are several in your price range.

Try using Ripple Edit. Cakewalk invested a lot of time into that function for that specific purpose.

This was mentioned briefly earlier, but do not underestimate FX chains on things you already own. The original z3ta+ has two dlls (one can be used as an audio FX), amp sim chains, ProChannel FX chains, et. al. If running through a synth, cutoff and resonance parameters will do a lot to a sound, even without diving into the guts of the rest. A starting sound may be fairly generic, but you can often tailor it to something rather useful with the proper FX chain behind it.

This also requires a larger keyboard to use properly. I realized this (again) after downloading, since I also play guitar primarily and only leave a 32-key controller out full time. The program would be useful for composition, but most effective with a controller that spans all of the inputs (in addition to the comments above).

Some of the issues may lie in your Windows Sound Control Panel settings. As mentioned above, setting Windows to use the Realtek as the default device, will make it leave the Scarlett alone. The issue is that for ASIO, only one program can control it, and if it is at a different sample rate than another program wants to use, then it will not play back. On boot, *if* the Scarlett is the default device, Win10 will take control of it, and may assign it (lock it) to some internal playback, which can effectively can "lock it out" on you. The Realtek/Windows combo works well to playback just about everything, you just cannot record decent audio with it. This is an old post talking about how to set up the Realtek as the Windows default with another Audio Interface available (Saffire and Scarlett can be interchanged). *IF* you have the 1903 version of Win10, you need an extra step to drill into the sound control panel (Sound Settings->Sound Control Panel (in the upper right)). Prior to that "Sound Settings" alone opened the control panel right off.

I suspect this is your solution. In preferences, if you select ASIO as your driver mode, CbB can only see the Scarlett at that point (which is highly preferred). If you are getting playback through the onboard chip, you must have a different driver mode running. This is setup via CbB preferences... On a cell here, so can detail later if you cannot find that, but is in preferences, near the top left under the audio section.

It has been updated. First time ever I had "download shock" ? Would need another drive to store that much too!