agincourtdb
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Project5.com dead or just comatose?
No update since March 4 on the front page, and that was announcing a contest that scheduled to end a month and a half ago??
Some new songs uploaded lately by users in content/songs, but Sounds and Patterns have been dead since Grandpa's uploads of 3/8...
Is anyone supporting Project5? Other than technical support, I mean...
I love the program, but I see all these other apps with pages bristling with content and activity, and I wonder why we poor P5 junkies are missing out.
Maybe there's other sites I don't know about?
-AgincourtDB, P5 + Sonar3P
Grandpa, thanks loads for the Velocity Kits, still sorting through, a great selection.
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PaintedBlue
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 13, 04 0:44 PM
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I still haven't uploaded any songs there, but things have been very busy for me for the last year!
Give me a few weeks, and I'll set a personal goal to upload a song every one or two weeks.
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Digital Aura
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 13, 04 7:54 AM
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How do you upload a song? Can you upload mp3 format or only P5 format... If in P5 format, will the synth patches, etc from 3rd party VST's be intact?? 
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 13, 04 8:56 AM
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I didn’t upload any songs for a long time because I use a lot of non-P5 content. I like it when people upload P5 files, because they can be analyzed and embellished upon. But usually there is a lot of content that doesn’t load, and substitutions have to be made, or non-native plug-in are used and unavailable. That kind of takes the joy out of it. At least the MP3 files preserve the sound, and give others ideas about what P5 is capable of. If you use a lot of non-native synths and sounds, and upload that in P5 format, it just isn’t going to sound the same if you use substitutions. I think somebody Zipped some non-native wav files with their P5 files, and that was good, but there’s no answer to the alternate-synth/FX part of the equation other than buying the actual synth or FX involved! The upload procedure is a bit confusing. You have to “pretend†you’re uploading a P5 file, even if it’s in MP3 format in order to get the MP3 dialog box to work. Also, it woud be nice if there was some direct way to give/get feedback on the songs that are posted. It's a little like playing to a bad audience when your post gets zero comment. mike85021@cox.net
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 14, 04 11:38 AM
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Mike, i've downloaded your P5 songs, good job! sounds very warm and wide!! did you do it all in P5 only or you've also applied some processing on top?
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 14, 04 12:07 AM
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Hey agincourtdb, I had a short term contract with Cakewalk to get www.project5.com up and running. That ran out in March. The plan was to have someone inside Cakewalk keep updating the site. I think that is still their intention, but I think there may have been a lack of resources lately considering they were all busting hump to get Kinetic out. Hopefully someone at Cakewalk will note your thread and get things going there again. - Grandpa
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 14, 04 6:48 PM
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...and you did a great job, Grandpa, it's a fine site, easy to get around in, aesthetically pleasing, etc. Thanks again :-)
What about it, Cakewalk? Gonna get moving on the site?
-AgincourtDB
P5 + SONAR3P user
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 14, 04 7:29 PM
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 14, 04 7:45 PM
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yeah, its nice! although i've noticed strange thing - when i open project5.com my CPU goes 90% !!!! and the power is taken by Iexplorer where project5.com is open :-0 i have a feeling its because of the Flash top ??
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 14, 04 8:38 PM
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Thanks for checking them out. Everything was done through P5, but the synths I used are responsible for a great deal of the texture. The most tweaking I did with any of the songs was in Electron Minor, with lots of panning, plus echo & flange fx. In Prelude & Fanfare, I worked the tempo map and took great pains making slight builds and sustains. Although much of that is very subtle, it gives it a lot of expression, I think. The dramatic change in the fanfare part always gives me chills. P5 is an amazing program. It makes the creative process a real joy. It’s astounding what you can produce in a short period of time. mike85021@cox.net
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audell
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 15, 04 1:00 AM
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Hey GMo...
Howdod you develop the online videos?
did you do the whole flash U/I or is that a template?
Thx...
Alex
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grandpa mojo
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 16, 04 1:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: pony_m
yeah, its nice! although i've noticed strange thing - when i open project5.com my CPU goes 90% !!!! and the power is taken by Iexplorer where project5.com is open :-0 i have a feeling its because of the Flash top ??
Yep, it's the Flash banner. That was supposed to be fixed in the "next" update - but then the contract was over. There was a thread here a while back about it. I'm sure somebody at Cakewalk will do something about it when they revise the site. - Grandpa Mojo
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grandpa mojo
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 16, 04 1:56 PM
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ORIGINAL: audell
Hey GMo...
Howdod you develop the online videos?
did you do the whole flash U/I or is that a template?
Thx...
Alex
The flash U/I is mine. The videos were created in Camtasia. - My intent (still!) is to produce tutorial CDs for a variety of audio software programs. - I'm working away on them as best I can (along with a full-time job, a LOT of music gigs all of a sudden, the e-commerce site to sell them, etc. etc. etc. ) - and I wish I could devote full time to it - but I just can't at this point. The intent is that they will be for sale soon. (Don't hold your breath, though... I don't plan on announcing "vaporware". :-)) - Grandpa
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 16, 04 4:34 PM
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ORIGINAL: grandpa mojo
- I'm working away on them as best I can (along with a full-time job, a LOT of music gigs all of a sudden, the e-commerce site to sell them, etc. etc. etc. ) - and I wish I could devote full time to it - but I just can't at this point.
- Grandpa
Looks like someone could use a GRANDMA MOJO for an extra pair of hands!! You know, the funny thing is, when I first saw the name Grandpa mojo I automatically pictured you as a "Santa Claus" character...seems to still suit you too, as you're very helpful and have contributed so much to our community! Thanks Sant..er... Grandpa! 
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 16, 04 5:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: grandpa mojo
ORIGINAL: audell
Hey GMo...
Howdod you develop the online videos?
did you do the whole flash U/I or is that a template?
Thx...
Alex
The flash U/I is mine. The videos were created in Camtasia. - My intent (still!) is to produce tutorial CDs for a variety of audio software programs. -
The intent is that they will be for sale soon. (Don't hold your breath, though... I don't plan on announcing "vaporware". :-))
- Grandpa
Looking forard to your future projects, especially if they involve Sonar or P5. I think you did an incredible job with the P5 site, Grandpa!!  Sempai
~~The more complex the mind, the more the need for the simplicity of play.~~ SonicShock Records 
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 21, 04 3:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: agincourtdb
... I love the program, but I see all these other apps with pages bristling with content and activity, and I wonder why we poor P5 junkies are missing out.
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I've gotta believe P5 owners are doing more than just admiring the pretty P5 GUI, so where are all of the songs? Can't expect Cake to crank out tunes for us! That's our job! (If only that were my daytime job!)
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agincourtdb
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 21, 04 5:26 PM
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ORIGINAL: mike85021
I've gotta believe P5 owners are doing more than just admiring the pretty P5 GUI, so where are all of the songs? Can't expect Cake to crank out tunes for us! That's our job! (If only that were my daytime job!)
It's slow going for me, frankly: This setup is my first DAW and I'm still learning the ropes :-) I'm doing a lot of testing of demos and experimenting with effects and trying to find sample sets that I like. I promise I'll get something up eventually though :-) -Dave B
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 21, 04 9:14 PM
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Sometimes the process is as rewarding as the production. I'll spend a whole evening just dorking around with a new sound bank, or sorting my patches alphabetically and then by color or POO (Planet Of Origin).
Every once in a while a song will fall out!
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TheOrphan
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 21, 04 10:39 PM
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I've gotta believe P5 owners are doing more than just admiring the pretty P5 GUI
No, it's the box that I'm mesmerized by.
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 22, 04 0:00 PM
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No, it's the box that I'm mesmerized by.
LOL! Too funny! But it is a good -- no, GREAT -- box!
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agincourtdb
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 22, 04 0:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: mike85021
No, it's the box that I'm mesmerized by.
LOL! Too funny! But it is a good -- no, GREAT -- box!
And not only that, it's made of a special kind of plastic so when you burn it, it... oh, never mind. It's a very nice box. ;-) -Dave B (aggie)
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 22, 04 0:34 PM
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... not only that, it's made of a special kind of plastic so when you burn it, it... oh, never mind. It's a very nice box. ;-) -Dave B (aggie) OHMYGAWD please say you didn't ... inhale.  So, didya post any songs tonight?
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agincourtdb
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 22, 04 0:53 PM
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So, didya post any songs tonight?
Actually I *was* planning on doing some work tonight, but got called to babysit my friends' kids. now I'm too tired, and I'm gonna go to bed :-) soon though. -Dave B (aggie)
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 22, 04 9:02 AM
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... soon though. -Dave B (aggie) Now, I HAVE heard THAT song before!
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agincourtdb
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 22, 04 3:15 PM
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... soon though.
-Dave B (aggie)
Now, I HAVE heard THAT song before!
yeah, yeah ;-) One does have to wait for inspiration as well, you know :p -Dave B
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 23, 04 0:50 PM
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 Some of my issues running with just pj5 alone have been cpu overloads on my 2.6 ghz right before it crashes.  Have experienced any of the same problems with your cpu while running both sonar and pj5? I also plan to upgrade.
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 23, 04 10:01 AM
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... running with just pj5 alone ... cpu overloads on my 2.6 ghz right before it crashes.
... any of the same problems with your cpu while running both sonar and pj5?
I also plan to upgrade.
What do you have loaded into P5 when this happens? It sounds like your CPU should be adequate to run P5, unless you’ve got just tons of synths and effects loaded. Maybe the place to look is in your background apps. I’ve had things like spam busters, bug swatters and virus programs and chat devices that aren’t compatible, or cause problems. Use Task Manager to see what’s running in the background, and shut down anything you know is extraneous. This can be a little dicey, so a program like StartupCop Pro comes in handy. It makes it easier to identify system files that should be left alone, and files that may safely be shut down.
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hardknocklife
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 23, 04 4:47 PM
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True, I do run a massive amount of synths and effects.
I will probably need an extreme edition processor or xeon dual processor for full scale productions?
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mike85021
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 23, 04 5:32 PM
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What does your current system consist of? This last box I purchased was specifically designed with music and graphics apps in mind. If music is what you're most interested in, then you should definitely customize your system around that.
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RE: Project5.com dead or just comatose?
May 23, 04 7:49 PM
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2.6g cpu
865perll mobo
1g ram
when playing a song with effects in pj5 I see my cpu rate at 32.
I'm trying to get it down to 5 for additional tracks.
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