rmorter
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Dimension Pro won't play
Hi there,
I just upgraded to Sonar 8.5.3 and am trying to get Dimension Pro to work - it isn't working and I'd appreciate any help you can offer...
It's not making a sound and it makes my Sonar installation run very slowly.
I created a new blank project, and inserted Dimension Pro. I have a separated MIDI track and synth track. I've selected my synth as an input and the midi track meter moves when I play some keys.
The output of the midi track is Dimension Pro. I've loaded a grand piano patch into element 1. Element 1 volume is about 2 o'clock. The input of the synth track is from Dimension Pro x64 Primary Output Stereo. The meter on the audio track doesn't move at all.
I tried adding a midi note to the midi track and playing it but play doesn't work.
Also, when I click on Sonar sometimes it hangs for 15 seconds or so then the screen refreshes.
I can do something similar with adding Drop Zone and it works fine. I use midi quite often for EZ Drummer and triggering my MO6. I just can't get Dimension Pro to work.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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AT
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Re:Dimension Pro won't play
2010/03/09 01:04:37
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It sounds like you have a problem w/ the synth (or audio) track.
Try using the synth rack to insert dimpro. Using a combo midi track might make connections easier for you. And be sure to highlight the individual track - click on it.
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rmorter
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Re:Dimension Pro won't play
2010/03/09 09:47:27
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Thanks AT.
I did use the synth rack to insert the synth, and I tried both the "simple" track and the 2-track method. I did the 2-track method so I could verify that my controller is firing the midi.
I also didn't mention but I did have the track monitoring enabled. And, I don't have problems with Drop Zone or EZ Drummer (I've used other synths in the past but have only tried these 3 so far with Sonar 8.5).
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Re:Dimension Pro won't play
2010/03/09 11:25:27
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Sometimes SONAR can be funny about playing synths. They load but you just have to fool around w/ them, banging on everything, to get them to sound. Check the midi input - often that doesn't come up. Another thing is make sure the insertion didn't turn off the audio engine (up in the top tool bar). That happens, too.
Good luck.
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Re:Dimension Pro won't play
2010/03/09 12:03:04
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There are some issues with the 64 bit VSTi version of Dimension Pro. I use the 64 bit DXi and it works fine.
Check and see if you are using the VSTi or the DXI.
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Re:Dimension Pro won't play
2010/03/09 21:37:37
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Thanks again AT and Glyn.
Glyn - I don't have the DXi version showing up in the plug in manager, just the VSTi version. How do I get the DXi version installed?
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Re:Dimension Pro won't play
2010/03/09 22:38:13
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I got the DXi version installed (RTFM) - now I can't install the synth at all. As soon as I select it in the synth rack Sonar fails.
I guess I'll email tech support. I'm playing with the Rapture64LE and it's got a lot of cool sounds. I'd really like to hear Dimension Pro!
Thanks, Randy Morter Band - http://www.poppavein.com/ Me - http://www.randymorter.com/ Sonar X2 Producer ( 64 bit ) Win 7 64 Bit HP e9120y w/ AMD Phenom Quad Core, 2.6GHz, 8G DDR3 RAM, 1T / 5400 RPM system, apps, backup HD, 500G 7200 RPM recording HD, PreSonus FireStudio Project
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