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@Johnbee58 . . . Hi John, I see exactly what you mean. I don't look in my Audio sub folder very often, but you are correct, there are some extra files there that seem out of place. For me these are dated 10 days ago, and when I play them, they are just guitar tracks from an earlier version of my project, 10 days ago ? I thought they might be related to freezing or unfreezing tracks so did a few tests, but they don't change or go away. Can't be sure to delete them or not, maybe someone from Cakewalk will help out and explain what they might be, and if it's safe to delete them. As a test, I did a "Save As" of my project to a new folder location, and those files do not get transferred to the new audio folder. So, Ya' . . . they are just eating up drive space. Maybe, they are generated when a project crashes ? . . . hopefully someone knows about these files.

It’s easier to call it Nu, instead of latest Backstage Pass Sonar, just trying to distinguish it from all the other new versions , I saw it in another thread, and thought it was a good name

In older versions of Cakewalk, when you launch Track Manager, you selected the tracks and they would highlight in a bold blue (In both Track View and Console View) Now, running the latest Nu Sonar, in Track View . . . selecting tracks in Track Manager shows a light grey, but in Console View . . . when you select tracks in Track Manager, nothing is highlighted at all. Yes, Track Manager still works properly, it's just harder to visualize without the highlighting of what you're selecting. A minor annoyance, but thought I would mention it here.

Hi Bjorn . . . very classy piece, well conceived . . . you've certainly captured the essence of the middle east music in this one, I was transported, very much enjoyed !

@Noel Borthwick . . . Hi Noel, it's the very latest version (2024.05-BSP (Build 493) It also occurred to me that it could be displaying the project length of 6:14, unlike CbB which displays the the time stamp of the last saved version. My project, when exported to audio is only 3:52 . . . so that would be 2 extra minutes. Makes no difference toggling between Recent Project or All Projects. If I do search in the Quick Start screen, it does not find my last saved version at all ? . . . but it finds many other previous versions.

Thanks for the responses all . . . specifically my issue is with the time displayed. This morning when I go to open my project, it says 6:14 pm last night, and at the end of my file name it says (untitled) in brackets, yet my last saved version in Cakewalk Projects folder is 8:29 pm, and there is no version that has (untitled) at the end of the filename. Something ain't right, there is no way to refresh the view . . . Curiously, if I open Cakewalk by BandLab . . . the start screen there has the time stamp correct, 8:29 pm, and I never even opened this project in CbB . . . though it correctly reads the last saved version from cakewalk projects folder . . . Nu Sonar does not. Looks like it is displaying the first time I opened the project yesterday (6:14 pm) and doesn't update to the time of last saved version.

@Kevin Walsh . . . it clearly has that Pink Floyd influence about it, maybe a tribute to some floydian thing you felt inside when you created this. I really enjoyed listening to it . . . this has a great analog sound quality in the recording, like a tape recording, smooth edges. . . how did you record it ? . . . Is it all Cakewalk in the box, or something else ? Just really appreciate all aspects of the song, the guitar, the vocals, and the recording presentation !

Something I've noticed with the Nu Sonar . . . when you open Sonar to continue on working on your latest project, the date and time stamp displayed in the Quick Start screen does not reflect the last saved version you actually worked on. Anyone else noticed this ? So, I no longer trust which version I am opening from the Quick Start screen . . . such that I have to go to the Cakewalk Projects folder to make sure I'm opening my last saved version. Doesn't seem like the Quick Start screen is doing it's job to me.

@freddy j . . . super thick mix, fortunately you've got the vocal mixed clear and upfront so we know what it's all about . . . and there's a great message there, much appreciation for this one !

Sounding great so far . . . gull glissandos and all, very convincing. Hopefully you can build it into a series . . . interesting how you have a story mapped out in your mind, like a video.

Hey Mark . . . your collaboration, and instrument work on this one was certainly the spark that made me even attempt this video, going way outside my comfort zone . . . your final mix sounded so good, I just had to give it a try . . . thanks for that ! Bruce

@Bajan Blue . . . Wow Nigel . . . hoped you would see this, and I very much appreciate your comments ! I've watched a lot of your excellent video work here on the forum, so lots of inspiration to pull from there. I think video really helps to convey a story of the song for most people, if there is a story to be told. When it's audio only, it really leaves the interpretation open ended. This was hard to do for me, but I do hope to get better at it . . . need to practice and experiment a lot more. Bruce

@Wookiee . . . yes, it's the same old song (mix slightly mangled by You Tube) thanks for having a watch. (Or, did you have your eyes closed ?;)

@jack c. . . . Jack, thanks for stopping by and watching, and commenting

@Lynn Wilson . . . thanks so much Lynn ! What a fun project it was, always like to try some different things.

@PascalHP . . . didn't mean to offend you, it's not a big deal . . . looks like the forum software really enlarges the SC link when you embed it in your signature . . . doesn't do that on the phone version, so it kind of surprised me when viewing on my desktop. Also, didn't mean to make you feel unwelcome . . . please stay !

@PascalHP . . . hey, thank you for having a listen, and your comment . . . but, just don't think it's very cool to advertise your own stuff in someone else's thread, why not start your own thread, for your own stuff ?

Hey folks . . . first time posting a video. (I'm kind of new to music videos . . . whole different thing from my usual audio) This song was posted here about a month ago, where Mark Alan Skinner collaborated with me, and helped re-record WAITING ON A TRAIN . . . he's played acoustic guitars, mandolin and stand-up bass . . . so, then I had this video idea ! Free software, and free videos helped make this possible, as I have limited resources for this kind of thing . . . let me know what you think . . .

Really well played sir ! . . . impeccable picking and timing, very much enjoyed this !

@mark skinner . . . very cool blending of acoustic and electric guitars . . . there are some exquisitely sustained electric notes you used throughout, very nice touch. Also like the sound you got from that sidestick snare with deep reverb . . . the piano and slappy bass additions really make this sound like a jazzy piece, so much going on, a 5 piece modern jazz combo . . . always experimenting you are !

Sounding really good, really like the tune ! Your voice is always top notch in my opinion, and the lyrics here work very well to define the overall song idea. As I listened a few times, I thought perhaps the arrangement could use some eighth notes to help drive it along a bit in places, as you've used so many syncopated rhythms through all the sections. Maybe eighth notes in the verse bass part, or even just hihat, might really top this piece off some. Just my humble suggestion, but for sure I enjoyed this ! . . . old school love, I remember it well . . .

@mark skinner @garybrun Guys, this just sounds excellent ! , vocals are clear, mix is smooth to listen to . . . a well written song (and the awesome guitar work captured perfectly) . . . I've heard all the mixes, as it went along, and where you got to is simply amazing . . . congratulations !

For sure, one key shortcuts can do damage . . . I remember the "O" key used to enable (and disable) Offset Mode . . . great way to wreck a mix if you hit it by mistake, and carry on not noticing. Though my fav single key shortcut, that I learned here on this forum years ago, is reprogramming (in Preferences - Keyboard Shortcuts) the < and > keys. These can be set to cycle through the project Markers, no damage done.

Well, the samples are real, and it's composed and presented by a real person . . . real enough for me, enjoyed it ! Interesting that I "think" I can hear the difference between the Indiginus sampled and the real Alvarez guitar . . . I think it's mostly in the sustain of some notes. The composition alludes to a jazz guitar playing staccato chord patterns . . . the real guitar seems to nail those staccato notes better, but a very subtle difference indeed, especially the way you've mixed it.

Sounds great @Ross Smithe !! Super collaboration, all the parts come together perfectly, really enjoyed this modern take on an old classic . . . your vocals really do it justice as well, well done !