Z3ta 2.1 VSTi Preset Bug

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mrdrwest
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2015/08/20 01:06:44 (permalink)

Z3ta 2.1 VSTi Preset Bug

Has anyone noticed Z3ta 2.1 VSTi preset drop down (upper left corner of the window) does not work properly.
 
Cakewalk, are you aware of this and is there a fix coming?
 
It's really annoying and a workflow killer. You can't reliably create presets for quick program selection and comparison.
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    ShellstaX
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    Re: Z3ta 2.1 VSTi Preset Bug 2015/08/21 10:11:20 (permalink)

     
    I assume you are talking about the area in red(?). I can't say I'd really noticed, nor much care, as I prefer to use the presets interface in green.
     
    Whilst the Windows Frame Presets botton does 'work' for Z3TA+ 1 (even then it goes beyond the bounds of my display) - it doesn't 'work' for Z3TA+ 2, DimPro, Rapture, RapPro. Again - I don't care because 'better' preset interfaces are close at hand, within the VSTs, rather than the wrapper/winframe.
    post edited by ShellstaX - 2015/08/21 10:18:17
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    mrdrwest
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    Re: Z3ta 2.1 VSTi Preset Bug 2015/08/21 13:56:07 (permalink)
    ShellstaX

     
    I assume you are talking about the area in red(?). I can't say I'd really noticed, nor much care, as I prefer to use the presets interface in green.
     
    Whilst the Windows Frame Presets botton does 'work' for Z3TA+ 1 (even then it goes beyond the bounds of my display) - it doesn't 'work' for Z3TA+ 2, DimPro, Rapture, RapPro. Again - I don't care because 'better' preset interfaces are close at hand, within the VSTs, rather than the wrapper/winframe.


    Yeah, I get that. But you can't stage programs for quick access to stuff you like, unless I'm not taking advantage of the UI's preset management features.
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    Doktor Avalanche
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    Re: Z3ta 2.1 VSTi Preset Bug 2015/08/21 22:13:51 (permalink)
    Please add it here:
    http://forum.cakewalk.com...spx?m=2652130&fp=3

    Thanks..

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    ShellstaX
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    Re: Z3ta 2.1 VSTi Preset Bug 2015/08/21 22:25:19 (permalink)
    That's a bit more generic huh Doktor? (after a quick scan - it's a bit harder to read in mobile format - so weblink ). - Oh, I see - you are asking the OP to add his concerns to the list.
     
    I had been writing this up:
     
    Yeah - i'll agree that that interface is somewhat flawed, in this regard, until others can advise/convince me otherwise.
     
    I don't know how you used the winframe button to do much better(?) ... However ...
     
    I've created a 'Favorites' bank with 'Instrument Types' and the 'Programs' (fxp)s within. I created the structure from File Explorer (Windows) and I find it simple (/simpler than the interface) to use File Explorer (Windows) to copy/delete fxps into/from. You can save 'tweaked' programs to your new locations from the Z3TA interface (Program button).
    e.g,
    %Cakewalk Content%\Z3TA+ 2\Programs
    - Factory Content
    - Favorites
      - Arps
        - Poly Voice FS <my initials>.fxp
        ...
      - Bass
      - Keyboards
      ...
    - Mutant Rebellion
    - Mutant Revenge
    ...
     
    The new structure/programs will present clearly back to the Z3TA interface upon reload/refresh (easiest just to restart Sonar/Z3TA). Program copies 'pickup' in realtime after the one-off intial structure setup. Each 'Instrument Type' only presents if it's directory is populated with at least one fxp.
     
    You could do similar for staging.
     
    Yes - handling it within the interface it would be nicer (and somewhat expected).
    post edited by ShellstaX - 2015/08/21 22:55:42
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