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2013/11/23 11:23:03 (permalink)

DX efx, X3 and Windows 7

I used to use the old Cakewalk FX 2 Tape Sim effect; I believe it is Direct-X.
It's no longer included in the install of X3; but you can download the .EXE install file for free.
Question: it says that this is for Win 98/ME/XP - but I had this running on a Win7 system at one time. Is there any danger of installing this on my Win7 64-bit system? I assume that this is a 32-bit plug which will use bitbridge etc.?

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 11:29:15 (permalink)
    Direct-X plugins (installed or not) won't reduce your performance unless you actually use them.
    I believe it only loads up when required: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-vista/directx-frequently-asked-questions
     
    Or are you saying you want to install this? If so it will probably work but don't quote me (personally I wouldn't install it).

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    @48/24 & 128 buffers latency is 367 with offset of 38.

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 11:31:23 (permalink)
    BitBridge only works with VST plug-ins. Do not bother with the free downloads, they are 32bit DX versions. The FX 2 Tape Sim, Amp Sim and Pitch Shifter were ported to 64bit and included through X2. If you uninstalled X2, you can re-install the plug-ins using the advanced install option. The rest of the old FX1-3 plug-ins were not ported to 64bit. For all I know, they may be optional components in X3.
    post edited by scook - 2013/11/23 11:40:49
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 11:49:40 (permalink)
    Ah - okay - I can re-install with my X2 - thanks!

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 11:52:17 (permalink)
    While you are running the X2 advanced install, you might want to install R-Mix too.
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 16:15:05 (permalink)
    what about the old FXREVERB?
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 16:19:13 (permalink)
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    what about the old FXREVERB?


    32bit DX only. 32bit DX plug-ins may work in 64bit SONAR using a DX-to-VST wrapper and loaded with bridging software.
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/23 22:51:07 (permalink)
    What I've found in the past is that only 32bit DX plugins in .dll file format can be wrapped.   Unfortunately the FX Reverb, as well as Flange + Chorus I believe, is not, instead being in .ax file format.
     

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/24 08:50:52 (permalink)
    Yes, it is a mess and for those that really need the older Cakewalk plug-ins (and older plug-ins in general), the best solution is to install the 32bit version of SONAR.
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/24 11:51:57 (permalink)
    Ah - and I see from my old computer that the FX2 Tape Sim is also an "AX" DX file; so . . . probably a "no go."

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/24 11:55:34 (permalink)
    The FX2 Tape Sim was ported to 64bit. It is included at least through X2. I am looking at it right now in X2 64bit. That funky old screen with 5 sliders, drop downs for tape speed and EQ curve and two check boxes. Are you asking about some other FX2 Tape Sim, is there any other?
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 00:47:17 (permalink)
    There's a tape emulator in the Pro channel, not sure if that helps (update apols, looks like this is an Overloud plugin I have.... )


    So there's a FX2 Tape Sim 64 bit version, could somebody care to give me the name of the DLL so I can search my hard drive?
     
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 00:59:30 (permalink)
    in "Shared Plugins" TapeSim.ax
    post edited by scook - 2013/11/25 01:28:21
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 05:44:15 (permalink)
    Thanks... Oh I see...not for me then...

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 13:20:09 (permalink)
    I would very much like to see the remaining FX series update to 64bit, or at least the Reverb, Chorus and Flange, but somehow I doubt that'll ever happen.   I guess there's always 32bit SONAR if they're really needed...  
     

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 13:25:20 (permalink)
    You are not alone, there quite a few fans of the FX1-3 line but I believe your assessment is correct. They are history.
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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 13:40:42 (permalink)
    scook
    You are not alone, there quite a few fans of the FX1-3 line but I believe your assessment is correct. They are history.




    Nope, not alone. We're just of of luck! : )

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    Re: DX efx, X3 and Windows 7 2013/11/25 15:47:05 (permalink)
    Sigh....   
     
    Oh well, forward and onward with X3.   

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