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2011/05/07 23:13:48 (permalink)

Newbie questions

Hello...Finally bought a V-100 and had a couple of questions.I plan on using a 64 bit Win & computer with the Sonar Vs software.
1.Do you run the VS software drivers with 32 or 64 bit[Im using Win 7 64 and I know that VS software is 32]
2.Guitar Rig gives an option 32/64.Which one to use?
3,I have EZ Drummer which Id like to use.Is there info in the manual about how to integrate?
4.I accidently saved  a studio instrument  program file in Adobe and now all SI files are in Adobe Reader.Anyone know the original file so I can change it back? Oh the joys of learning!!Thanks
post edited by SLOTUNES - 2011/05/08 03:32:13
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    Re:Newbie questions 2011/05/08 08:29:28 (permalink)
    Welcome to the world of the VS-100. I'll see if I can answer your questions, but there are a few others that frequent this forum that may also weight in.

    1: I believe you should match the drivers up to your OS, not your software. If you are using Windows 7 64 bit, use the 64 bit drivers. I am not 64 bit here so I don't know this for certain, but that is my understanding of it.

    2: Guitar rig, you should match up to the software you are using. Since Sonar VS is 32 bit, you should run this in 32 bit mode.

    3: EZ is exactly that - EZ   There really isn't much to getting this going. All you need to do is "insert a soft synth", and choose EZ drummer. I would recommend you use a "simple instrument track" (which will be one of you options) until you get used to all the possibilities. Ultimately you will want to send each drum to it's own track, but to start out I recommend keeping it simple and using the internal EZ mixer.  What you need to do with Sonar VS is search the manual/help file (F1) for "insert soft synth" and "simple instrument track". I'm not sure about the EZ manual, I've never had to look at it

    4: I take it all those files are opening in Adobe Reader because the program has been associated with it in error? I'm not sure how to fix this, but if you do a google search for "acrobat reader file associations" it might come up with a few options. If I have misunderstood your problem, ignore this advice - LOL!
     
    EDIT: I'm not sure what the upgrade path is for Sonar VS to Sonar X1, but it is something you should consider. Studio or Producer would both be a huge upgrade if you can find one to match a budget.
    post edited by codamedia - 2011/05/08 08:32:30

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    Re:Newbie questions 2011/05/08 17:23:34 (permalink)
    hello slowtunes and welcome.

    if i remember correctly the way i set up the vs prod pack, everything coda said about it, i did, but that was a couple of years ago so i don't recall the particulars in detail.

    the vs software bundle was good to learn on, but sonar x1 is the bomb in comparison.

    enjoy the music you make,
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    Re:Newbie questions 2011/05/08 23:09:35 (permalink)
    Thanks guys for the help! Im used to 16 track analog and this is really brave new world! So far Im reading the manual and getting some basic things running.I set up a preset in Session Drummer and when iI saved it my mouse slipped and it went to Adobe Reader and now all presets are in that and they wont open.If I cant fix it I may do a reinstall.The first thing I like is my laptop is working flawlessly and now will start the education.Thanks again!
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    Re:Newbie questions 2011/05/08 23:18:48 (permalink)
    why did you bring it to adobe?..where you editing the gui?..i was wondering if its possible to do that in cs4?..it a dll.file.

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    Re:Newbie questions 2011/05/09 14:28:31 (permalink)
    Hello..I was saving a Studio Instrument Drum preset and I accidently  saved it in Adobe Reader.Now all Studio Instruments presets are in that and wont open.I hope I dont have to reinstall as everything else is working flawlessly.Any help to change Preset files back appreciated.Thanks
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    Re:Newbie questions 2011/05/09 15:15:21 (permalink)

    hello slotunes,
    more people will reply to this if it's posted in the cakewalk instruments forum. you'll probably get assistance sooner over there.
    sorry i personally cant help with that question.

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