NeCaster
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Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
I have Cakewalk X3 (x64) and I'm thinking about upgrade, so I downloaded Platinum Demo to make sure it's a right version for me. Platinum was installed via Command Center next to my X3. To my surprise, none of the versions has Channel Tools pluging. I double checked C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Vstplugins folder before and after reboot - no Channel Tools folder as such! Now I even not 100% sure if I had that pluging in my previous installation (x32)... Is it possible to download Channel Tools separately or via any patch?
Thanks in advance.
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telecharge
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 01:16:12
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I don't know if where you install your plug-ins, but Channel Tools is installed on my system with the rest of my 3rd party plug-ins. You might want to search your system for Channel Tools.dll. Anyway, Channel Tools is part of the Engineering FX Suite which you can install from Command Center (Platinum) or download from your account (X3) -- https://www.cakewalk.com/My-Account/Products
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NeCaster
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 07:32:44
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telecharge,
many thanks for your valuable hints. Bad part of the story: Command Center only 'sees' my CA-2A Leveling Amp, nothing more. X3 is NOT supported by new Command Center (I was told), even Platinum Demo is not listed in the Command Center. As for Channel Tools.dll - it's missing on my (new) HDD and (alas!) I unistalled my X3 previous version from another HDD (still in my PC), so I cannot borrow *.dll from there.
My googling and Cakewalk site search shows no possible way of downloading either Channel Tools separately or Engineering FX Suite but Command Center.
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telecharge
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 07:44:24
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NeCaster
My googling and Cakewalk site search shows no possible way of downloading either Channel Tools separately or Engineering FX Suite but Command Center.
You should be able to download it from your account. Click the link I posted above, then click on Sonar X3. The Engineering FX Suite should be listed beneath Sonar X3. Click on Engineering FX Suite, and you should see download links on the right under Available Downloads.
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 07:52:39
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i maybe wrong, but i don't think there was/is an 'engineering fx suite' back in the x3 days. i just had a look in my x3 producer install folder and i have stuff like sonar producer part1.exe - part 4.exe, 3 loops and one shots .exe's and some other stuff. it just sounded strange when you mentioned the engineering fx suite in conjunction with x3, i thought that's not right and had a look.
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telecharge
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 08:15:14
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You're probably right, Mr. Grim. I figured since that's how it's organized on the versions page, and that's the way it looks in my account, it was the new standard for user's accounts. Sorry to mislead you, NeCaster.
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NeCaster
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 12:06:12
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Guys, thanks again. Double checked the documentation for X3 - it never says that Channel Tools only goes with, say, Pro or Platinum, so I presume it MUST be somewhere. The strangest thing is that the Platinum Demo comes without Channel Tools, too, though the Sonar versions comparison table says even Artist has Channel Tools.
My initial installation pack for X3 included 01_(02,03)Sonar_X3_Part1(2,3).exe. Then came Sonar patch (3b, 3c, 3d,3e, no 3a). Platinum Demo was installed with Command Centre, no installation files downloaded Engineering Suite.
Sorry for those maybe unneccessary details, but hopefuly it helps.
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/08 16:42:20
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Since you can't find the DLL file, the only other thing I can think of (short of reinstalling) is restoring the file or Channel Tools folder from a backup, if you have one. There are also free stereo utilities that might meet your needs, like this one. http://www.alexhilton.net/A1AUDIO/index.php/a1stereocontrol
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The Grim
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/09 02:27:26
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NeCaster
Guys, thanks again. Double checked the documentation for X3 - it never says that Channel Tools only goes with, say, Pro or Platinum, so I presume it MUST be somewhere. The strangest thing is that the Platinum Demo comes without Channel Tools, too, though the Sonar versions comparison table says even Artist has Channel Tools.
My initial installation pack for X3 included 01_(02,03)Sonar_X3_Part1(2,3).exe. Then came Sonar patch (3b, 3c, 3d,3e, no 3a). Platinum Demo was installed with Command Centre, no installation files downloaded Engineering Suite.
Sorry for those maybe unneccessary details, but hopefuly it helps.
you say you had part 1,2 and 3 .exe files, in my x3 producer install folder i have also a part4.exe, perhaps that's where it comes from and is only included with producer ? idk, just guessing
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/09 02:35:11
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Maybe the folder where it was installed isn't in your VST scan path?
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/09 03:20:15
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In the X series, Channel Tools was bundled with Studio and Producer see http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR%20X3&language=3&help=Comparison.html While I have not seen the Platinum trial version, I would be surprised if it included Channel Tools because it is a VST plug-in that is not locked to the DAW. AFAIK, the Platinum trial version contains a collection of PC modules and DX plug-ins. It does not contain all the plug-ins bundled with the full product.
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NeCaster
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/09 14:05:13
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Gentlemen, I guess, this is one of the most professional and business-like forum I ever visited. Every member gave me grounds to correct the situation (special thanks to telecharge, though!).
- Yes, I have X3 as a Home version and X3 Producer in the studio, hence NO bundled Channel Tools in X3!
- To a certain degree it's true about VST scan path (see below)
- A1 Studio Stereo Control fulfills my needs completely. Interesting that x64 version did not show up, only x32 (makes no difference). For that I had to include C:\Program Files (x86)\Vstplugins into the scan path.
I guess, the matter is closed!
Many thanks to everybody helping me to resolve the issue!
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/09 14:25:45
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NeCaster
Gentlemen, I guess, this is one of the most professional and business-like forum I ever visited.
Totally agreed. I have visited (am a member) of many forums on the Interwebs and I have to say, this is the best one, bar none. There's not a forum anywhere that has quicker responses, faster problem solvers and multiple users adding input. I credit the diverse talents of the many different users. For example, some are experts in the Midi field, some are experts in the mixing stages, mastering, exc. This is a perfect storm for all walks of musicians, producers and engineers.
Windows 8.1 X64 Sonar Platinum x64 Custom built: Asrock z97 1150 - Intel I7 4790k - 16GB corsair DDR3 1600 - PNY SSD 220GBFocusrite Saffire 18I8 - Mackie Control
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Re: Channel Tools missing on X3/Platinum
2017/03/09 15:03:29
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For the record I have X3 Producer (32-bit) installed, and Channel Tools (32-bit) is included. I also have Platinum (64-bit) installed, and Channel Tools (64-bit) was included there as well.
If I ever need to recover a plugin that was included with Sonar X3 (or earlier), all I need to do is run the old Sonar standalone installer again in advanced mode, selecting only the plugins I wish to add. Leave the program files and the rest un-selected, and you will only install the selected plugins. No need to re-install an old version of Sonar.
DAW: CbB; Sonar Platinum, and others ...
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