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I will toss this out there for consideration - as a relatively inexpensive high end mic. I have heard some great samples of it. (If my memory is correct, it was compared with the subject Lewitt. ) https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TGMicTypeL--chandler-limited-tg-microphone-type-l-large-diaphragm-condenser

Even if the Bakers thought it would be out by now and it isn't, this likely means that they are being careful that the product is really ready for release, and it is fair that the popup indicates that it is not far off from now. So, I would rather they be a little patient on the release and feel good about it, rather than have it come out and too many people criticize it. If it comes out in April or May, no one is going to say - Oh it is great but I am not happy because it did not come out earlier. But if it is half-baked (pun intended), there will be a lot of criticism. We waited this long and we have had the advantage of a free product, so I think we should give them some slack here.

40% is based on predictions about winter and the spring. If Punxsutawney Phil is correct about Sonar - that will be a 100% success rate. And both Sonar and Phil can relate to things underground so there is a deep connection here. I rest my case. Carry on. P.S. I think many need a little "lightening up" these days.

It is Groundhog Day! And we have the most exacting way of indicating when Sonar is going to be available for all - it is going to be in early Spring! Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow today. This is good news. If for some reason this is wrong, then we should file a class action against PunxsutawneyPhil! Registered agent is in Pennsylvania.

All I can say is "YAY!" This notice was a good thing.

Great River makes a nice PWM compressor: https://vintageking.com/great-river-pwm-501?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqsitBhDlARIsAGMR1RgXLhPcO6TBqU4N1KjLZ5nksQIrWBDJd2ftpMciuxKJdJniPIqhwUAaAqqnEALw_wcB Dan Kennedy of Great River is a great guy (no pun intended), and he is also known for some really clean mic pres that were awesome for acoustic music. (The original Great River mic pres.) Buzz Audio makes amazing opto compressors that are also really nice on vocals and not intended to be mojo type compressors and very clean. Same with David Hill of blessed memory with his Titan compressor. David Hill at NAMM used his Titan compressor on grand piano and I was amazed at how well it did while still retaining all the grand piano detail - of which I am a fuss nut about. But as Craig indicated (I think), the cleanest is to adjust the envelopes. And I would add - to ride the faders. I am just not that good at it. And I just like equipment - perhaps too much!

I find the writing in the markers too small. Hopefully, changing the size of the text in the markers is something that can be fixed in the upcoming Sonar.

I should mention that if I use compression while recording a track - I use light compression - even if I use two compressors - one for peaks and often one for tone. For instance, I use a Wes Audio N76 (1176 type) for peaks and a Highland Dynamics for tone and some extra smoothness. But both compressors are set with very little compression. And it depends on the singer whether to use it at all. Some also blend compression with no compression. Using no compression can work too, as Craig points out above. Craig - it would be nice if there was a way to have Cakewalk, or a plugin, automatically adjust the envelopes, so that all one has to do as is check them out and maybe make some tweaks from the application of the auto envelope adjuster. And some are able to ride the faders if a mixer is involved. However, sometimes it is nice to have something capture peaks if a recording session is tight timewise and one needs to capture something without fear of overload distortion on a track. Everyone is different which makes all of this more fun imho.

A lot of times two hardware compressors are used for at least two reasons: 1. Sometimes it is great to have one fast compressor like an 1176 type that tames the peaks and the second compressor is set with a slower attack and at extra smoothness and sometimes color - like a great tube comp. 2. Sometimes two hardware compressors are used because some compressors sound better with lighter compression, and two units set with lighter compression equal more compression with a better sound. Does this apply to plugins? I think so. By the way, my favorite color plugin comp is the TDR Molet GE. It sounds so analog and smooth for a plugin!

I suppose it can be archived, but is the same thing accomplished by simply clicking on it in the effects section, so it is clicked off?

If you do go the microphone route - consider a good ribbon mic like a Samar VL37 or AEA 84 or 44.

The Steinberg is a nice beginner interface. I am wondering if there are some used RME interfaces that are within reach.

If I am understanding the OP, I thought of this volume envelope pattern usage. Once the volume automation on a measure or two is set, to eliminate the notes not wanted to sounded on that track - copy and paste it to the end of the track. There should be no need to delete the notes, though it will help if they are quantized.

It does not work in the current version. But it may not work in the earlier version either! I hope to find out soon. Thank you kind people.

There is no download in my purchases section for these programs and I am trying to open up an old file. I have a CD for Pro Audio 9 - and I have the CD key - but the serial number is missing and not on my purchase list, even though I purchased it. Any thoughts?

That may be a good thing. It may mean that Sonar is coming out soon!

Welcome Zion Vec to the forum!!! What are your display settings? Do other programs have icons that are too small?

I did not lose the presets until I installed the latest UAD software. I wonder if it is bug in it. Thank you.

So, I lost quite a few hours last night as almost all my presets were gone! Finally, I found a bunch under "documents" in the computer. I added "documents" as a folder in the VST scan and that saved the day. But why did this happen? And after a reinstall of CWB, why did not it not search for these presets in documents automatically? I just do not get it. Anyway, maybe this helps someone else. Or maybe someone else has better advice for me.

Thank you. This is what I was concerned about. The piano is just one of many instruments. So, I suppose it is worth a try!

I have never tried stem separation. I have a song from some years ago that is mixed and I no longer have the individual tracks. It is a fairly dense mix with piano in it. I would like to redo the piano as it was not recorded very well. Can I pull it out with one of these stem tools? Thank you!

Well - if it changed that much since September - that is good news! This is exciting, but I can be patient. I want this to be a super success!

First, welcome to the forum, Nicholas. Second, check this out: https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+use+best+service+engine+load+instrumnet&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS987US987&oq=how+to+use+best+service+engine+load+instrumnet&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKAB0gEJMTAyMzRqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_P7VsZc6QFr_TkPIP2oa7EA_35 You can also read about it in the attached pdf with step by step instructions: I hope this helps you. bestservice_engine2_freischaltung_eng.pdf

Welcome to the forum!

Glad Sonar beta is ready now for testing. And I am glad that the Bakers did not simply push it to Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but rather release it when it is truly ready. In the meantime, Cakewalk by Bandlab is great.