Problems with z3ta+ 1.5 and old programs

I just installed the new version of z3ta+ and started playing with it. I loaded in my homemade .128 file and I'm finding problems.

Specifically, some of the programs max out the audio engine as soon as I load them. Also I think that some of them sound different (louder and more high-frequency content) from in the previous version. I need to record and reinstall the old version to verify that.

I'm finding the same problem in the DXi and VST versions.

Using Sonar PE 6.2.1 with Delta 66, 1GB RAM, up-to-date Win XP.

I wonder if I should send my .128 file to support.

Mitch I.

the programs max out the audio engine as soon as I load them. Also I think that some of them sound different (louder and more high-frequency content)

I can't say that this is it, but the first thing that came to mind is the Real-time and Off-line Quality settings under Options. You can check what's selected there now, and try some of the lower settings to see if it makes a difference. Beyond what it's intended to, of course.

Edit: René with the quick draw again.

Thanks Mitch. There's something in that file that makes z3ta+ think it's already 1.5, so it doesn't convert it. I resaved it in 1.4 as FXB, then loaded in 1.5, then saved the .128 bank and now it seems to have been properly updated. Please check it out:

http://www.rgcblog.com/External/dec_12_2006_rgc.128

I just noticed that the silent programs all have the Limiter turned on. When I turn it off, I can hear the patch.

Mitch

Yes, everything works fine in the microhost. I should have checked that earlier.

I'm going to uninstall and reinstall 1.5 and try the DXi and VST again.

Mitch

René,

With the 1.51 version, I'm still seeing the old-banks problem with some of my old .128 files. Specifically, the programs sound distorted until I select a value for Real-time Quality.

The original .128 file was dated 2006 and was last edited in 1.4, but these files are dated 2003.

Thanks.

Mitch I.

I seem to have the same problem

I have been updating the studio and eventually got round to the zeta 1.5 update. I read the information and dutifully removed the DLL files from the VST folder and installed 1.5 I loaded in my previously saved .128 files that I had spent hours compiling and hey presto. There are about 10 setting (so far) that have all the data there but no sound and some of the more arp presets like the FTGH bass which I adore sounds like it's on speed. When I play a number of other bass style arps they too have the same addiction. So I uninstalled 1.5 and went back to the 1.4 original version and the fault is the same. I am using Windows XP pro service pack 2 Athlon 3000+ and 1 gig of ram and Live 6 and even tried in FL studio. When I did a search I did find the DLL zeta files on an external hardrive would that have made any difference. Do I need to purge my complete system and start again. Another problem too. when I had the 1.5 version on on one sound there was a high pitched whoosh too as you changed the preset.

I have to be honest I wish I had stayed with what I have got. Also I loaded zeta a few weeks back to my laptop no probs at all. Still works fine with 1.4 I'm assuming that putting 1.5 had done something or probably me not getting rid of the other DLL on the external hard drive.

Any help as I love Zeta to bits

Cheers Cosy Pete

UPDATE

Just to fill you in while I'm waiting

I have removed every trace of z3ta+ and then installed the 1.5 with the factory presets. I tried the FGHT bass and it's still on speed.

I uninstalled the 1.5 and loaded the 1.4 and same problem

Any thought gratefully received

Cheers Cosy Pete