Sonar Opa
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New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
After a few years of having all my gear in dry dock, I'm back, baby. Upgraded to Sonar X1 PS, and have added a few plug-ins.
My question is--on my bookshelf are my old versions of Soundsoap2, Antares products (Kantos, Autotune, etc.) Is anyone familiar with or have thoughts about introducing these into the newer Sonar environment?
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ohgrant
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/10 12:06:50
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You will need to add the locations to where they are stored. Go to Edit>Preferences>down to VST Settings> click the Add button and add the location where the VST is and rescan. Hope that helps
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Dave Modisette
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/10 12:30:39
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I would be a little wary of the Antares programs until you know your are up to date with the Pace protection drivers.
I crossed a threshold with Autotune years back when doing an O/S upgrade and I was null and void as far as Autotune was concerned.
If you install them, I would make sure you have system restore engaged and save some restore points as you go.
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/10 12:41:19
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Kantos still works just fine, I don't use the others you specifically mentioned. As a rule, you can scan VSTs and they will likely work. If you are running the x64 version of Sonar you'll need a bridge to access older (read x86) plug-ins, there is one integrated into Sonar, and there is J-Bridge, doesn't seem to be a clear winner, one works better for some plugs, the other for others. DirectX plug-ins are a different matter - you need to register them using regserver, and then it's a crap shoot. There is a wrapper (search for XUL, DX to VST) that works with many DX plug-ins. Fortunately for me, I have only a handful of DX plug-ins I'm really going to miss... but even at that it will require some leg work!
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bapu
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/11 19:34:08
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/11 21:04:07
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bapu
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/11 21:07:20
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Sonar Opa
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/12 10:42:43
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Which Antares product uses Pace protection. I can't remember? Mod Bod
I would be a little wary of the Antares programs until you know your are up to date with the Pace protection drivers.
I crossed a threshold with Autotune years back when doing an O/S upgrade and I was null and void as far as Autotune was concerned.
If you install them, I would make sure you have system restore engaged and save some restore points as you go.
Sonar X1 Prod Suite PreSonus FirePod audio interface Line 6 Guitar Pod Line 6 Bass Pod Axiom 25 keyboard KORG padKONTROL '...and remember kids, If you don't play with DAWs--don't start.'
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Sonar Opa
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/12 10:46:58
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So--is the x86 directory on my hard drive--a list of all the bridges in my OS? wst3
Kantos still works just fine, I don't use the others you specifically mentioned. As a rule, you can scan VSTs and they will likely work. If you are running the x64 version of Sonar you'll need a bridge to access older (read x86) plug-ins, there is one integrated into Sonar, and there is J-Bridge, doesn't seem to be a clear winner, one works better for some plugs, the other for others. DirectX plug-ins are a different matter - you need to register them using regserver, and then it's a crap shoot. There is a wrapper (search for XUL, DX to VST) that works with many DX plug-ins. Fortunately for me, I have only a handful of DX plug-ins I'm really going to miss... but even at that it will require some leg work!
Sonar X1 Prod Suite PreSonus FirePod audio interface Line 6 Guitar Pod Line 6 Bass Pod Axiom 25 keyboard KORG padKONTROL '...and remember kids, If you don't play with DAWs--don't start.'
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Sonar Opa
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/12 10:57:09
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Thanks for the info. You guys have experience and knowledge that really helps. God, don't we all get tired of this kind of hamster-wheel, work-around OS nonsense. Preaching to the choir, just sayin. I'm going to have to learn more about this 'wrapper/bridge' process; Scares me. bapu
There is a wrapper (search for XUL, DX to VST) that works with many DX plug-ins.
http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/us/products/dxrack/dxrack.htm
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/printview.php?t=177538&start=0
Both are free.
Word of caution on the 64bit version of the second one. It only seems (for me) to find 64bit DX/DXi plugs even tough I point to where the 32bit DX/DXi plugs are located.
The 32bit version and the first link (which is only 32bit) both find the 32bit DX/DXi plugs if your path points to them. Bot operate a little differently. I tend to like the second link's product a bit more.
Sonar X1 Prod Suite PreSonus FirePod audio interface Line 6 Guitar Pod Line 6 Bass Pod Axiom 25 keyboard KORG padKONTROL '...and remember kids, If you don't play with DAWs--don't start.'
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bapu
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Re:New Sonar, Old Plug-ins
2012/08/12 15:54:54
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Sonar Opa
Thanks for the info. You guys have experience and knowledge that really helps. God, don't we all get tired of this kind of hamster-wheel, work-around OS nonsense. Preaching to the choir, just sayin. I'm going to have to learn more about this 'wrapper/bridge' process; Scares me.bapu
There is a wrapper (search for XUL, DX to VST) that works with many DX plug-ins.
http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/us/products/dxrack/dxrack.htm
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/printview.php?t=177538&start=0
Both are free.
Word of caution on the 64bit version of the second one. It only seems (for me) to find 64bit DX/DXi plugs even tough I point to where the 32bit DX/DXi plugs are located.
The 32bit version and the first link (which is only 32bit) both find the 32bit DX/DXi plugs if your path points to them. Bot operate a little differently. I tend to like the second link's product a bit more.
Well Soar Opa, in this case it is only newfound knowledge (meaning like in the last two days). 
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