Great video! A quick way to save time while freezing multiple tracks at once is to select tracks that you want to freeze. Then hit ctrl key and click the freeze button. Saves me a lot of manual work. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the video I am a long time user of Cakewalk. I am having dropouts at about half of the displayed CPU presentation. I do have a powerful PC, RAM is not an issue. Sometimes I wonder if it could be a limitation of the audio interface. But there is no way to confirm that idea. Gave this a thumbs up
Interesting video, thanks! You don‘t mention the possibility of offloading the virtual instrument processing to a networked computer using Vienna Ensemble Pro. Surely that would take a lot of load of the CPU, wouldn’t it? Do you know how that would affect export speeds in Cakewalk if the networked computer doing the heavy lifting is more powerful than the DAW host? Will this kind of networked system export faster than a system with all the plugins running on one less powerful computer? Thanks!
Great video, all the tips worked. How could I find the performance tab though? I'm using the basic project template and it's not in the top right corner like how you have it. Is there a way where I can dock it.
I like your theme. I've been trying to use Tungsten and have colored tracks on the console with no luck. Will you share your theme or do a video on how to make it?
Go here and scroll under "Sonar Platinum Themes" and download for free how many themes you want (works on Bandlab also) ...and then place it to your Windows C/Cakewalk Contents/Cakewalk Themes.... You can change now themes from Preferences/Themes forum.cakewalk.com/SONAR-Resources-and-Utilities-m3392713.aspx
How does the freeze differ from the Archive? Also, Is it possible to normalize in a bus? Like if you have an FX chain and use normalize as one of those.
Archived tracks basically become nonexistent as far as the project is concerned (except for the space that they take up). They are not processed in any way so they don't take up any CPU power or hard drive bandwidth. As far as normalization on the bus... I'm not sure if I'd even do that. However, I don't believe it's possible unless you use patch points/aux tracks.
good info...however most people tell me that audio distortion, popping, and clicking is a result of my cpu. when i go to the performance tab it barrrrely even comes up. like way lower than what yours was and i had about the same amount of tracks. I play video games a swell and i run triple A titles on maximum settings with NO issues. after trying these tips which i found useful nothing worked.....i dont think its my cpu. i also tried changing buffer sizes, disconnecting from internet and putting it on airplane mode. nothing fixes audio distortion, popping and clicking that i experience even with a low number of tracks. it has to be an internal error with cakewalk because literally everything else, even other DAWs , work just fine.
Like all your vids, but recommend remix on this one and lower or omit background music, as I found it too loud and distracting from presentation. Thank you.👍🏻
I don't understand how the performance bar is moving if the project is not playing. Is it the background music making this happen? Looking at my own performance tool bar there is no activity whatsoever, even when a project is playing. I'm probably missing something obvious.
+thingmaker67 it’s probably due to my screen recording software. Or it’s set to measure CPU usage differently. There are several different ways Toto have it set.
Operating System: Windows 8/8.1 or 10 (64-bit) Processor: 2.6GHz Intel or AMD multi-core processor (at least Intel i5 or AMD A10 APU recommended) Memory: 4GB. Hard Drive: 5GB for minimal install (20GB recommended)
If you’re system is not up to date on updates and the DAW isn’t updated regularly you will experience some glitches for sure. However, this is the most stable platform I’ve used!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the background music. It enhances the video and yet, it does absolutely nothing to distract from what he is saying. Just MHO.
Although I humbly appreciate your input, the background music is what makes my tutorials mine. I created that music specifically for these type of videos. It serves a dual purpose. On the one hand it increases the viewers engagement when they have an ambient “bed of sound” to fill in the dead space. On the other hand it can help to mask small changes in recording atmosphere of my room. Had you been the 4th or even 5th person to say something... I might consider it. However, you are the first person to voice your opinion on this. I do appreciate your opinion none the less.
Great video!
A quick way to save time while freezing multiple tracks at once is to select tracks that you want to freeze. Then hit ctrl key and click the freeze button. Saves me a lot of manual work. Hope this helps.
Great tip! I just covered that in a live video!
New to Band Lab here. This is some great and useful info. Thanks so much.
mrlionel1965 welcome and thank you!
Great Stuff man, keep it coming if possible.
Thomas Cahill thanks man! I really appreciate you taking the time to say thanks.
Thanks for the video I am a long time user of Cakewalk. I am having dropouts at about half of the displayed CPU presentation. I do have a powerful PC, RAM is not an issue. Sometimes I wonder if it could be a limitation of the audio interface. But there is no way to confirm that idea. Gave this a thumbs up
Kevin Acres you’re welcome!
Same problem too.
The render bit depth should be higher than what you'd normally have. Otherwise the audio quality reduces in comparison to the project bit depth.
Interesting video, thanks! You don‘t mention the possibility of offloading the virtual instrument processing to a networked computer using Vienna Ensemble Pro. Surely that would take a lot of load of the CPU, wouldn’t it? Do you know how that would affect export speeds in Cakewalk if the networked computer doing the heavy lifting is more powerful than the DAW host? Will this kind of networked system export faster than a system with all the plugins running on one less powerful computer? Thanks!
Great video, all the tips worked. How could I find the performance tab though? I'm using the basic project template and it's not in the top right corner like how you have it. Is there a way where I can dock it.
I like your theme. I've been trying to use Tungsten and have colored tracks on the console with no luck. Will you share your theme or do a video on how to make it?
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Go here and scroll under "Sonar Platinum Themes" and download for free how many themes you want (works on Bandlab also) ...and then place it to your Windows C/Cakewalk Contents/Cakewalk Themes.... You can change now themes from Preferences/Themes forum.cakewalk.com/SONAR-Resources-and-Utilities-m3392713.aspx
Thanks 🙏 this was very helpful for me. I had a lot of audio drop outs ! Now it’s much better!! 👍👍👍
Really informative!...Thanks a lot!
You're welcome man! Thanks for watching!
Very helpful info thanks
You’re welcome!
Thnx, dude. It works!!
Awesome !
How does the freeze differ from the Archive? Also, Is it possible to normalize in a bus? Like if you have an FX chain and use normalize as one of those.
Archived tracks basically become nonexistent as far as the project is concerned (except for the space that they take up). They are not processed in any way so they don't take up any CPU power or hard drive bandwidth.
As far as normalization on the bus... I'm not sure if I'd even do that. However, I don't believe it's possible unless you use patch points/aux tracks.
A GOOD ONE, THANKX.
AMENRAMUXIK LLC thank you for taking the time to watch!
good info...however most people tell me that audio distortion, popping, and clicking is a result of my cpu. when i go to the performance tab it barrrrely even comes up. like way lower than what yours was and i had about the same amount of tracks. I play video games a swell and i run triple A titles on maximum settings with NO issues. after trying these tips which i found useful nothing worked.....i dont think its my cpu. i also tried changing buffer sizes, disconnecting from internet and putting it on airplane mode. nothing fixes audio distortion, popping and clicking that i experience even with a low number of tracks. it has to be an internal error with cakewalk because literally everything else, even other DAWs , work just fine.
Ok. Sorry.
@@Homestudiosimplifed No need to apologize...you seem knowledgeable so I figured that you'd maybe have some potential solutions to my specific issue
I can only think it would be your buffer settings.
@@Homestudiosimplifed Hmmm. Thanks for the suggestion
I would turn your buffer setting slider to safe (about the middle) and then try again.
bro whats that background sound? is it a sample?
Amir mohamad Taghvaei it’s a jam loop that came with Sonar Platinum back when it was released.
Amir mohamad Taghvaei it’s a jam loop that came with Sonar Platinum back when it was released.
@@Homestudiosimplifed thanks man. I heard it in a song.
Great brother
Pravind Prasad thanks!
How do you access the performance monitor?
It’s on the top bar.
Like all your vids, but recommend remix on this one and lower or omit background music, as I found it too loud and distracting from presentation. Thank you.👍🏻
I don't understand how the performance bar is moving if the project is not playing. Is it the background music making this happen? Looking at my own performance tool bar there is no activity whatsoever, even when a project is playing. I'm probably missing something obvious.
+thingmaker67 it’s probably due to my screen recording software. Or it’s set to measure CPU usage differently. There are several different ways Toto have it set.
Is 4GB+256ssd is enough to start producing in cakewalk
Operating System: Windows 8/8.1 or 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 2.6GHz Intel or AMD multi-core processor (at least Intel i5 or AMD A10 APU recommended)
Memory: 4GB.
Hard Drive: 5GB for minimal install (20GB recommended)
Thanks a lot man!!! really!!
You're very welcome!
Hello. I'm new to this... Which cpu are you using for cakewalk?
ewan azavedo it’s an AMD
@@Homestudiosimplifed which amd tho can i know? I want to buy a new computer for music production
ewan azavedo
Graphic Card: AMD Radeon R9
Type: PC Desktop
Processor: Amd A8 (3.1GHz)
RAM: 12GB DDR3
ewan azavedo this is a pretty solid option: amzn.to/3bMr92b
Thank you :)
You're very welcome!
I'm using the free version and it freezes, crashes, and playback is horrible...It's unusable.
If you’re system is not up to date on updates and the DAW isn’t updated regularly you will experience some glitches for sure. However, this is the most stable platform I’ve used!
@@Homestudiosimplifed thanks Rob, I will try updating (though I'm not very technical).
Play the song
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Look on other videos I am NOT the first person to say this. You obviously don't read all your comments.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with the background music. It enhances the video and yet, it does absolutely nothing to distract from what he is saying. Just MHO.
Thank you kind sir!
quit the background music!
Although I humbly appreciate your input, the background music is what makes my tutorials mine. I created that music specifically for these type of videos.
It serves a dual purpose. On the one hand it increases the viewers engagement when they have an ambient “bed of sound” to fill in the dead space. On the other hand it can help to mask small changes in recording atmosphere of my room.
Had you been the 4th or even 5th person to say something... I might consider it. However, you are the first person to voice your opinion on this. I do appreciate your opinion none the less.
mumble mumble mumble crash. Fair enough.
Thanks for watching