aidan o driscoll

Yip .. so I am wondering, rather than upgrading an existing drive in a laptop, how about buying one of these and move all audio data / CW files to it PLUS run CW from there along with all other audio software.

Just wondering .. Whats the actual point of a drive like this vs any other USB3 drive? Is it for running games directly off it OR data storage? And if running software off it would it be a solution for Audio Software?

Good one BUT only for people in the USA and territories

I just did a test file with Retro Keys on its own loaded into a track. Plays away fine while open. Saved it. Closed it. Then opened again ... CRASH. Def something up with the plugin and Cakewalk. I loaded Retro Keys into a track in REASON 11, saved, closed and opened again .. all fine Go Figure

Yip ... its a great player plugin for IDEAS generation me thinks ( I have Reason Intro 11 BTW, got it at a great price as an MPC keyboard owner who had earlier reason bundled ). No brainer really

Mmmmm ... Unfortunately it seems Retro Keys is crashing my Cakewalk when ever loading the file. If I go via safe mode ( Shift while click file in File / Open ) and dont load Retro Keys the file opens. While file is open I can reload Retro Keys into the track via replace and it works. But when saved and reopen it crashes. I also have reason rack plugin running on another track rerouting audio from Retro Keys track to that to make use of the Reason Arpeggio player. I also also just safe mode loaded w/o the reason rack plugin and Retro Keys on its own .. CRASH. Looks like the Retro Keys VST plugin is at issue?

Excellent @ZincT .. I was nearly there. I was using the Reason Rack Plugin EFFECT vs the Reason Rack Plugin .. Thanking you

Ok .. I CAN enable Midi Output but after that I am trying to figure out how to use a PLAYER ( the Arpeggio Player ) so as to control a VST added to a track in Cakewalk?? Anyone fancy a quick dummies guide on how to do this?

Just bought, worth a punt at these prices. I have heard they are quiet good. You receive direct download links at the JRRSHOP after purchase ..

What about earlier concerns these plugs are resource hogs and improperly coded?

On foot of this I dumped them from my system. Not worth the hassle tbh.

OK, I have to download the VST 64 versions also because REASON doesnt support VST3. Will do same check with those and report back Also @mibby if you never have, do try Malwarebytes, its free always to run a manual scan ( www.malwarebytes.com )

False positive I would say. I far more trust MALWAREBYTES and that came up with no issues after scanning the zipfiles. As I said I just downloaded the VST3 versions only

Downloaded VST3 versions .. all good and working in my BLCakewalk

One could argue that the UVI synths Anthogogy has far more synths than Arturia .. that would be a reason to buy UVI also?

Doesnt work for upgrades

Did you see it installs .DOTNET drivers from 2013 with it ( if you dont have them already ). Coincidentally after installing it my windows 10 started giving trouble with slow loads etc. I uninstalled it + Dotnets. Still not sure whether this was the cause

If this is such a concern for you just plug your win/cakewalk system off the internet/wifi and if you need to update your software like Cakewalk do so via download drom another on line systems onto a USB Stick. Or at minimum have your system online for limited periods.

I was reacting to "Noel has already publicly stated that they don't really test for win 7 any longer." and giving the reason why is all ..

Thats the way it works unfortunately. Having a version of windows on your system that is no longer officially updated might not be a great idea .. especially if on the net. About the PRICE of 10. Its free and has been for a few years ( for owners of v7 and above ). Go here and either run the updater or download: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 BUT backup what you have first just in case ..

Thanks @Freyja Grimaude-Valens

Where are the other 5 Freebies Interesting .. I am on there newsletter list but do not get emails about these freebies.

Of course they are not going to concentrate any effort on Windows 7. As of Jan 14th 2020 Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft ... Windows 7 will receive its last updates on that date. Then watch out for many other software companies no longer deving and supporting Windows 7

Reason 11 intro - the Reason Rack Plugin inside Cakewalk as a regular VST3 plugin. Just click on INSTRUMENTS over left to choose which native Reason instrument you want to use inside your DAW. Nice and simple. So effectively €40 for Reason core plus instruments, effects which can all be used inside your DAW also as regular vst3 instruments

Akai and Reason Studios have partnered up to create this exclusive offer. The Reason Rack is now available as a plugin, so you can access 33 instruments and effects in any DAW for 50% off. Get the Reason Rack Plugin (VST3/AU) with Reason Intro and make music with all of Reason Intro’s instruments, effects and sounds in your DAW. Reason Intro is a fantastic expansion to your studio setup with its synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, MIDI effects, sampled instruments and creative effects. In addition to the Reason Rack Plugin, when used standalone, Reason is a powerful virtual studio for fast and creative music production. Save 50% off Reason Intro today. Hurry, offer ends December 25. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you registered your AKAI device like in my case my AKAI MPK Mini 2 .. which came with REASON LITE 10, then you will get an email with this offer thats available when you login to your account. You get Reason 11 intro for €39 vs €79 full price. This version of REASON 11 also allows you to use Reason as a plugin so you can use Reason instruments in any DAW like Cakewalk!!