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2015/03/24 19:54:07 (permalink)

new soundcard errors

My X3 machine only does mixing, it does not record. Recording is done on another machine, using Home Studio 6, and I copy the entire file folder over to the X3 machine and open it up and mix from there. This has worked well for a good while now.
 
I recently got a new soundcard with ASIO drivers, the SoundBalster Audigy 5 RX. It installed properly and shows up properly in X3 Audio perferences.

If I create a new track, and then import any kind of wav or mp3 into the new track, it plays perfectly.

If I attempt to open ANY older SONAR files, I get the following error: Unable to open audio playback device., Device may not fit the current projects audio format, or may be in use.

I have the exact same preferences in record, render, and import as I always have.... import is set to ORIGINAL.

Is it an audio format problem? If so, how do I fix this?
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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 20:34:22 (permalink)
    There is a default sample rate for new projects in Sonar preferences, which may be why new tracks work, but your older projects may be at a different sample rate than your current sound card settings.

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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 20:57:01 (permalink)
    the default sample rate is the same as it always was, 441000
     
    one thing weird I just noticed and I dont know why or how to fix it...
     
    Audio preferences, driver settings, it says the Audio Drive Bit Depth is 16, its greyed out,l I cant change it...
     
    but in the windows sound control panel, its confirmed that its 24 like its supposed to be
     
    any idea why this setting in X3 is greyed out?
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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 21:54:28 (permalink)
    Check;
    https://www.cakewalk.com/...174/Audio-Driver-Error

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

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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 22:02:40 (permalink)
    well here's part of the problem
     
    "Please keep in mind that while many consumer cards such as the Creative Labs Audigy advertise 24-bit capabilities, however their drivers only support 16-bit recording/playback."
     
     
    f'ing GREAT. Sheesh,
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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 22:28:41 (permalink)
    Return it and get one of these:
    http://uk.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces

    Sorry but to be honest (not to be too OTT) Creative cards suck..

    You might find later drivers on the creative site.

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

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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 23:25:28 (permalink)
    they do suck. this really bites, I couldnt find ANYTHING on their literature that stated 16bit playback... everything said 24.
     
    Then i get it installed after a lot of effort, and THEN I find out its only 16bit playback so it wont open ANY of my old files.
     
     
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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/24 23:56:40 (permalink)
    They've been doing that for at least a decade.
    Before I knew anything about interfaces (debatable that I do now) I bought a Sound Blaster Extigy. All over the ads and on the box "24-bit".
    Turns out that was only if you used S/PDIF.

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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/25 00:01:10 (permalink)
    roddey_phipps
    they do suck. this really bites, I couldnt find ANYTHING on their literature that stated 16bit playback... everything said 24.
     
    Then i get it installed after a lot of effort, and THEN I find out its only 16bit playback so it wont open ANY of my old files.
     


    Misleading marketing is a perfect reason to return it. You should also report it to whatever advertising standards organisation is available to you in your region. Point them to this thread if you like.

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

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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/25 10:18:04 (permalink)
    I am having a similar problem to the OP but more complete - Sonar is saying it's the hardware, and I can't get any noise out of the thing at all. Described fully here:
    After reading some other threads on this forum I think I'm ready to try chucking the Sound Blaster and getting a second sound card, before I give up completely on Sonar. So: what should I get? Under $100, the cheaper the better. Thanks in advance!
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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/25 10:40:25 (permalink)
    I've already posted a suggestion. Rather than piggy backing on other peoples threads may I suggest you create a new thread in the hardware forum. Cheers..

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

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    Re: new soundcard errors 2015/03/25 22:08:06 (permalink)
    Switching the driver mode to MME did it! Thank you, Cakewalk Support Guy! I'll switch sound cards when I can afford to and in the meantime I can start figuring out how to use this insanely complicated program. 
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