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Hello . . . I may not be the best person to answer this, but I did have an observation. On your screenshot above, there does not seem to be a "Lens" drop down. You were saying you did not know what to use per various references in forum topics (lens vs Workspace). Workspace is used for the Bandlab versions of Cakewalk (I don't know when Workspaces were introduced in Cakewalk). Sonar Platinum should be using "Lenses". It appears you are showing Platinum, but as I said, I see no "Lens" drop down. Here is a link to the documentation for lenses: https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Lenses.1.html If you had this available you could set it to "Basic" and I believe your menu option in Views would have a item: Synth Rack View Alt+9 You can try this command and see what happens. I opened my version of Platinum and the selection did appear on my "View" menu drop down. I don't know what version you have there but the lenses appeared around the "2016-11" version Here is a reference to the next version (12) that I found https://www.cakewalk.com/Support/Knowledge-Base/2016000052/SONAR-2016-12-Update-Fixes-and-Enhancements The point is, if your version is before 2016-11 you mat not have lenses . . . Sorry I can not tell you the answer you seek. Do some Googling . . . Hope this was somewhat helpful Syphus

Happy Holidays to all. Have a great Christmas day! Syphus

I rather enjoyed that! Thanks for sharing . . . What I really like about it is that it give me that "old time" feeling of Christmas of long ago . . . Syphus

This also happened to me. I was not sure if it was EZBass or Cakewalk. New projects were fine (adding EZBass in set up). But this one project it kept crashing. I ended up transferring my main tracks to a new project and there was no more problem (other than the time factor of rebuilding the project). For now I suggest that you create a new project, add EZBass (even if you are not ready for it yet) and start your work. I have not approached support for either app at this time. I can tell you that this started happening after the last update of EZBass along with the 2021-10 release of Cakewalk (this is why I do not know whom to suspect). Making a template with all your required elements (bass, drums, guitar app) might help avoid this situation for now . . . The dump file is from EZBass - I was too busy to try to analyze the dump to see what had happened. I did not see a dump from Cakewalk though. In my case, cakewalk did crash, but I think it was because of EZBass. Perhaps setting the debug level in Cakewalk could help gather more info . . . I'm just busy at the moment and don't feel like being sidetracked (if I have a solution that is working). Anyone experiencing this and finds the solution to the problem, please post it here for all to see . . . I have to believe at this point that other are having this problem also. Thanks, Syphus

I was not clear from your post . . . The first part shows that the "Bandlab" app id looking for where the program should be installed (if you could have downloaded it. I would try what scook said . . . Look under "Early Access" in the forum for web installer info . . . Syphus

Hi, First question is: Did you install cakewalk? If the answer is "Yes", the did you try starting cakewalk from the "Cakewalk" Icon on your desktop? I don't recall ever trying to start it from the "Bandlab" app . . . Syphus

Did it just go-away or do you have a hollow dialog box? I just had an experience with it not updating correctly . . . had to contact support. Try installing the update again. Syphus

It does . . . Thanks for the response. Syphus

@Time+Space, Hi there . . . So what does "Full version only" mean? And I went to your link above for "EZDrummer and Free Expansion" - I did not see any mention of the expansion? Does it come with the free EZX? Thanks, Syphus

I believe I have the latest available for my machine . . . But it never hurts to check again . . . Thanks Syphus

I was being serious. A backup has, on many occasions, saved my caboose. Well thanks for the advice . . . Unfortunately I do not do incremental type backups - I usually clone my drive once a month . . . Syphus

Restore from backup. Yeah that would be nice . . . But no such luck (i.e. no recent backup) I don't know if you are being serious or not. But for those whom might be experiencing this problem, I contacted XLN support and the provided me with an override file that installs the previous version. Now I have a usable dialog box now. The unfortunate part is that with this file in place I can no longer update past this version. We will see what support will be doing about the problem. Syphus

Fuel to the Fire! Opened the Installer - it updated itself and when it finished, all I had was a transparent dialog box . . . AD2 still works (for now) Anyone know how to revert back to a previous version? Just wondering . . . Syphus

IF the screen sets are to be abandoned, it would be nice if the bakers would let us know. I myself are aware of workspaces, but don't really use them. If I should be using them in my workflow (due to screens going away or no improvements) - I'd like to know sooner than later. I guess I will try to spend a little time looking at workspaces. . . Syphus

Such as??? Syphus

I think "removed" = "moved" I'm wondering what cakewalk folder . . . Definitely need a bit more information here Syphus

Contacted Support and they said they were having some trouble. Try DL tomorrow . . . Seems to be working now Syphus

Got the package for free, but I have not been able to download any of it? Got a shout out to support Syphus

This guy is outrageous! This Saturday after my Jam session with my buddy, we are going to check this guy out - Too Funny! Thanks for the laugh . . . LOL Syphus

@msmcleod if you mean "folders within folders", that is not what I am referring to - I think one should be able to select a track within a folder, then insert a track template. If you are saying the supporting "sub-folders" would allow this - then cool. Otherwise, I think that being able to "insert" a track template would be very useful. I know there are ways to do it - I'm thinking that having this function would be nice (unless it is big rewrite of code). Currently you insert the track template, then move to the folder (two steps vs one). [EDIT] - I re-read your post and I now understand what you are saying (I have tunnel vision sometimes) - inserting a track template with (or using folders) would not work in the current build. But I hope I clarified what I was looking for . . . Hope to see it in the future . . . Thanks, Syphus

That works for creating the folder with the set up you create (to start with), but it is not what I am looking for. But since you mentioned it, perhaps I can do that and load several tracks for working to start an idea. I usually have several going (tracks) before I get to the "one" I think I will try that . . . Unfortunately, this is not solution that I am seeking. Thanks, Syphus

Thanks, but found that also . . . Not exactly what I was looking for . . . Perhaps what I want to do is not possible. I think it should be Syphus

Hello all I was trying to find if it was possible it insert a track template directly into a folder. Currently I only know adding a track template and then adding it to a folder as two separate actions. I know that you can "insert a track" into a folder (audio or midi) by selecting a track within a folder and "Right clicking" to do the insert (or add). I looked around and did not see any documentation for this type of action (using a "insert track template"). I did discover that if you wanted the same type of track (such as Guitar using a instrument such as Amplitube), you can select a track within the folder and do a "Duplicate Track" and that will insert into the folder. So how do I insert a track template directly into a folder? Perhaps I missed something . . . Syphus

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At some point Cakewalk MAY not be compatible with Windows 7. At this point, the developers do not do any testing on Win 7 so there could be issues now or in the future that could be related to running Cakewalk on the older version of windows. That being said, the installer will install the latest version on Win 7, but you do so at your own risk. I have not update my OS to Win 10 as of yet and I have not found any major problems with running Cakewalk with Win 7. A minor glitch here and there but nothing that has not been documented in the forums. If you do run into problems there with all ways be the disclaimer stated about Win 7 not being supported . . . Just say'n . . . So far I still running Win 7 with Cake . . . And as always, there is usually an installer available to revert to the last (previous) version. Keep in mind if your version is older (like a year for example) there may not be one (last version installer) available. So since you have installed the latest (I believe that is what you indicated), if the next version does not work for you, you could come back to whatever you just installed. Hope that helps with your question. Syphus