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You can use Cakewalk by BandLab for free still, if you're referring to the new Cakewalk Sonar, yes, it is now a paid version . . . you should be able to finish your projects with the free version, as the files will be backwards compatible . . . do you have Cakewalk by BandLab installed at all ?

Perhaps you could clarify the optimizations for MIDI playback . . . I've had my MIDI buffer size set to 500 msec for many years, which seems to work for my small size projects, though, I usually do audio exports in "real time" because there used to be missed notes when set too low . . . is this a kind of fix for that ? Is it now advisable or possible to run at a lower MIDI buffer size because of the changes you've made, or should I leave it the same ? (Seems you've just improved it for larger projects for playback, not necessarily for export ?)

I don't have a contract beyond the end of the month, so when I see these discounts being offered that I cannot access, I just don't like the idea of it. I don't have endless funds, and I can't stay on monthly payments long term. I really want to stay on, there are some great new features, Cakewalk has always been my favourite DAW, by far, just not sustainable for me in the current model, especially at Canadian dollar pricing.

I wasn't looking to debate economic principles, or marketing techniques . . . just a simple question and opinion, they are a company, there are clients, most companies would want to know how the clients feel, its good business practice.

So, for a second time that I have noticed recently . . . there is a discounted price advertised for folks who who do not have a BandLab membership. I'd simply like to voice my displeasure about this, as one who is an existing BandLab member. Sure, we want to get more users onboard, I'm all for that . . . just want some pricing discount support thrown the way of existing, or even long term users of the software. At the very minimum, some communication about what's in store regarding that ? There's also some talk about simply cancelling your monthly membership, to be able to apply for the yearly discount . . . really ? . . . is this what Cakewalk intends for smart shoppers to take advantage of ? . . . because, when I click on the offer, it wants me to create a BandLab account . . . so, are we supposed to delete our existing BandLab account, in order to be eligible for the yearly discount . . . myself, and other smart shoppers may like to know . . .

Lol, you make it sound like a contest, a drag race . . . let's see if we can blow it up ! In my humble comparisons between CbB and NuSonar, the new audio engine optimizations are just marginally better . . . I'll take it . . . especially for my well aged I7-3770 CPU, and wonder if many here just want their iZotope Ozone plugins to keep up with the times, without $$ upgrading CPU's and Cores. When I first read about this new feature of optimization, I kind of thought it was geared towards the newer computer systems, a few tweaks here and there to the startup INI file . . . poof ! I really like the improvement, but for me only a minimal improvement, until I do an upgrade I'm thinking . . .

My understanding is for any new features, you'll need to buy the BandLab membership, which is new Sonar . . . ($$)

I usually try to have my midi track names and midi clip names the same, using "Copy Track name(s) to Clip name(s)" from the Tracks sub-menu at the top. However, in my current project I was using the "Replace Synth" feature to try and find a better Piano patch for a track . . . then, when satisfied I did a "Copy Track name(s) to Clip name(s)" When I freeze the track, the clip name reverts back to a previous clip name . . . for a synth patch that I am no longer using. When I unfreeze, it returns to the correct midi clip name. I've been doing this for many years, and never noticed an issue like this before, and wonder if anyone else who has a similar work flow has noticed this ? (I also wonder if it is related to my old nemesis the Omnisphere (version 1) VST2 synth, which has not played nice with Cakewalk for many years . . . one of the synths I used "Replace Synth" on was Omnisphere)

Classy tune, very accomplished playing . . . real picker-upper to my day ! Thanks for posting it here ! (LOL, Soundblaster never sounded so good . . . as Wookiee alludes to, things may work better if you use the right audio driver, so let us know what you have set up there in Preferences - Audio - Driver Settings)

Do you have the "Mix" module turned on in the Control Bar ? That's where I always access the "Bypass all Audio Effects" button . . . it's still there. Plugin Delay Compensation just got enhanced, with options to engage/disengage for Recording or Playback . . . right there in the same Mix module, below the FX Bypass.

That new subscription is not called Command Center anymore, it's a membership with BandLab Technologies. If you purchased an older Cakewalk version previously, then yes, you should have a password for access . . . did you ever purchase a Cakewalk version ?

@Old Joad . . . yikes, wake the neighbours ! A raw and round sound . . . you actually still have a 1/4" reel to reel ? That in itself is cool enough, but your tune also totally rocks, and sounds great . . . well done everyone involved.

Sounds great, uplifting ! Good blend of synths and piano . . . relaxing and easy to listen to, well done, enjoyed it very much.

@mark skinner @DeeringAmps @bjornpdx @Makke Thanks so much for your listens and comments guys . . . always helpful in the songwriting journey, as you all know !

Curiously, iZotope discontinued their "standalone" versions starting with Ozone 10 . . . so, you have to do an export of your mix, then start a new Cakewalk project with Ozone on the master bus. Then you can turn off DPI awareness, and run Ozone as a full window if needed.