Old MIDI Project Disables CbB & SPlat

[sjoens]

Old WRK file with 8 basic MIDI tracks and no plugins

1. Open old .wrk file in CbB

2. Edit tracks and save as new .cwp file

3. Shutdown computer and call it a day

4. Wake up next day and turn on computer

5. Open saved project

6. Play song but no sound

7. Taskbar MIDI activity lights both permanently lit

8. Close CbB but it hangs in background processes preventing it from reopening

9. Reboot system and open original WRK file - same outcome

Only this project affected, tho it worked fine yesterday

32 bit Sonar Platinum behaves the same way. Why would basic MIDI tracks cause this issue?

[sjoens]

I also have a common reoccurring issue with MOTU USB MIDI interface not connecting to CbB/Sonar. The 2 may be related.

MIDI interface is on and connected as always. But on occasion:

Cake's system tray activity lights will show normal activity when tracks are played while the MOTU micro express shows no activity and no sound from outboard synths. All MIDI Preference settings are normal & checked.

Sometimes a system reboot clears it but it can take up to 5 reboots before it does.

Today I "Safely Removed" the MOTU's USB connection and pulled it's USB cord from the laptop (direct connection). The laptop instantly went blue screen and rebooted itself. This should not happen when a device is properly disconnected, but is normal behavior for 2 different laptops when performing these steps.

 

 

Edited February 27, 2023 by sjoens