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Maybe, I suppose my recollections about using those entries and developing a different way to handle "Save As" when it changed could be false memories.

Yeah, it is nice to have the dialog respecting the path entries again.

The default scan path for 64bit Studio Instruments is C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Vstplugins 32bit Studio Instruments is C:\Program Files (x86)\Cakewalk\Vstplugins "Default - All Plug-ins" is the default plug-in layout used in SONAR 7. It has been about 15 years since I have used SONAR 7 so I cannot be more specific. The VST reset and scan functions for SONAR 7 are run from the plug-in manager.

64bit SONAR and CbB use the same plug-in manager, VST scanner and 64bit version of Studio Instruments. They maintain their scan paths and list of scanned plug-ins in different parts of the registry. Make sure the scan path is correct. Then launch the plug-in manager from SONAR 7 and run a VST scan. If the plug-ins do not appear in the "Default - All Plug-ins" list run a VST Reset. You should only use the VST scan and reset options in the plug-in manager for SONAR 7. For CbB, use the VST settings in preferences for these functions. 32bit SONAR 7 has its own plug-in manager, scanner, scan path, list of scanned plug-ins and 32bit plug-ins. Make sure the scan path contains the 32bit Studio Instrument dlls (these will need to be installed using the SONAR 7 installer) and run a scan. FYI, please do not cross-post on this forum. It just makes more work for others and does not get a faster reply.

It is easier than that if no changes will be made to the data. Set both synths to record at the same time. No copies, no extra routing needed. But, if one want to change the data and keep it consistent across multiple synths, links clips or a virtual MIDI cable can save a lot of time and effort.

Do you mean the VST2 plug-in does not work (I can't help in this case, don't use Antares software) The VST2 plug-in is not in the plug-in list make sure to use one of the manufacturer supplied "Sort by" layouts or update your custom layout if the plug-in is not shown in the Plug-in Manager VST Audio Effects category, verify the VST2 plug-in is in the scan path then see this post for how to scan for failed or missing plug-ins

I do not have Purity but expect the plug-in should have documentation concerning its operation. As to how set up a MIDI file using plug-ins in general consider taking advantage of the automatic mapping built into Cakewalk. Make sure no MIDI output is selected in preferences. Use File > Open to open a MIDI file. This will cause Cakewalk to add TTS-1 to the project and set up all the instruments in the MIDI file. At that point one can review how the synth is setup, play the file, change the instrument assignments and add new synths to the project to replace TTS-1. If new synths are added to the file, make sure to save it as a Cakewalk project. Saving as a MIDI file does not retain non-MIDI data such as plug-in assignments.

Yes, a drum map works well as keyboard splitter but restricts notes to a single output. Now if a drum map could send notes to multiple targets....

Create a master MIDI track and send the output to a virtual MIDI cable. Use the virtual MIDI cable as the input for the synth instrument/MIDI tracks. I use LoopBe1 for this.

FWIW, Channel Tools was added to CbB 2020.08 This was mentioned in the OP's thread in the main forum. Along with a post from @Craig Anderton about a way to use the plug-in. Reworking the panning in the DAW itself may pose some interesting backward compatibility challenges.

Did you rename the file extension? Renaming the file without changing its extension will not cause the plug-in to be skipped because the scanner looks for any file with a .vst3 extension in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 If you have file extensions hidden in Windows Explorer (I believe this is the default) you will need to enable them. Or just move the file out of the scan path Or delete it. You can always re-run the installer to get the VST3 back later. May want to make sure the VST2 plug-in is installed.

FR added

Feature requests go in https://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/forum/8-feedback-loop/

Add Pro Tools-Style Dual Panpots to SONAR It was removed from Anderton's book on CbB because Channel Tools was not included with CbB As of 2020.08 Channel Tools is included so the method described in the link works for CbB users without SONAR.

When the size of a clip changes it is because the program guessed the beat count wrong while making the loop. This may be corrected in either the Clip Inspector Groove Clip Section "Beats in Clip" or Loop Construction View "Beats"

Some effect and synth plug-ins pass through or generate MIDI data. These plug-ins appear in the MIDI input drop down of every instrument and MIDI track except the track sending data to the plug-in. This avoids the possibility of a MIDI feedback loop. Voltage Modular is one such plug-in.

1. not in the program 2. SI-Drums does not have a convenient way to mix samples from different kits. One could load a couple of instances of the plug-in and route the data as desired either by breaking out the data into multiple tracks or using a drum map.

yes

This is a fine place to report bugs, however; for the current release there is a thread which is monitored a little more closely than this area of the forum. The thread is pinned to the top of https://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/forum/2-cakewalk-by-bandlab/ A new thread is created for each release. The 2020.08 thread is

The FX Rack (A in the image below) is the area in the track header where you put the amp sim. This is also available in the console view and track inspector strips. The PC fx refers to the ProChannel. Any effect may be added to it too. When adding a regular DX/VST2 or VST3 plug-in to the ProChannel an FX Chain is added to the PC and the plug-in is placed in it. TheProChannel is accessible in the console view and inspector.

It would be nice if it worked the same as the Add Track dialog

WRT the OP Here is what I see when adding Superior Drummer 3 with track count limited to 3 and the options MIDI Source + All Synth Audio Outputs - Stereo (results in 1 MIDI track and 16 stereo tracks) MIDI Source + First Synth Audio Output (results in 1 MIDI track and 1 Stereo track) MIDI Source only (results in 1 MIDI track)

@msmcleod I sent a dump and animated gif to Jon, did you see it? @Vernon Barnes probably no need for a new thread. All of this is related to the recent changes to the Insert Soft Synth Options Dialog.

Yes, both "rescan" options should be disabled. These options are designed to be used sparingly. Neither should be left enabled. When these are disabled previously scanned plug-ins are skipped by the scanner EXCEPT for Waves. I do not use Waves plug-ins but it is my understanding because of how they are implemented the scanner must scan them in addition to any new plug-ins.

It only works for me when using "Instrument Track Per Output" and "Stereo Audio Output" or "Mono Audio Output" is selected. Failing to select one of the output options crashes CbB. Using the "Limit to:" option with MIDI+Audio Tracks does not work. The dialog works the same regardless of the "Limit to" and "Max Available" settings.