ry1633
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installing new CA2A compressor
Just bought the new CA2A compressor plugin. Installed and copied it to the same directory as all my other vst plugins. Had Sonar X3 re-scan the plugins directory. And still the CA2A doesn't show up. Am I missing something? -ryan
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/28 00:39:40
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If the plug-in is not showing up in the PC, VST2 or VST3 lists, see if it made it into the excluded list in the plug-in manager.
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ry1633
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/28 07:59:27
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Checked that. It's not in the excluded list either.
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ry1633
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/28 21:27:35
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Checked everything. even included C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Vstplugins\CA2ALevelingAmplifier in the path to scan for VST plugins. But a Reset and Re-Scan reveals the same number of plugins as before, and the CA2A does not show up in the paths of ProChannel either.
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 12:41:33
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ry1633
.. Installed and copied it to the same directory as all my other vst plugins...
I don't remember the installation procedure, but I'm pretty sure I didn't have to copy it from/to anywhere. It should install where you tell it to. Under my VST folder I have a folder named CA2ALevelingAmplifier. Likewise in the normal VST3 location.
post edited by JonD - 2015/08/29 12:51:11
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 18:09:32
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I'm going to reinstall it from scratch. I'm assuming that if I'm on Windows 7 64-bit, that I should choose 64-bit for the CA-2A?
Do I need to do anything special to have Sonar recognize it? I use Sonar X3 Producer.
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 18:49:35
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If you have it placed in the correct folder, it should be recognized by Sonar when it does the VST scan, there shouldn't be any other installation needed. And I believe you're correct on the 64-bit for the plug-in with your application. Hopefully re-installing the plugin from scratch will correct the problem.
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 18:54:03
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Well, I reinstalled it the 64 bit version and I forced Sonar to re-scan for it. No dice. Does not show up on a fresh scan, or is it in any list of installed plugins. And it doesn't show up in the list of modules for ProChannel. I even did a fresh boot of Sonar by holding down Shift-Ctrl
I told Sonar to look expressly in all these places where there are CA2A files. No luck.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\CA2ALevelingAmplifier
C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Vstplugins\CA2ALevelingAmplifier
C:\Program Files (x86)\Cakewalk\Vstplugins\CA2ALevelingAmplifier
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\VST3\CA2ALevelingAmplifier
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 18:58:16
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Do not put redundant paths in the scan path for any reason, they are known to cause trouble with the VST scanner. I would recommend phoning tech support Monday.
I am assuming VST reset was attempted in addition to a VST scan.
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 19:16:31
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OK I just removed all but the two default paths. Did a VST reset and rescan. Still nothing. The CA2A is nowhere to be found in any list or in ProChannel. I didn't think installing a Cakewalk plugin would be this frustrating. Never had this level of difficulty before.
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 20:04:46
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first, reboot after installation.
then, try to do a "reset and rescan all" in VST options.
sometimes VST's require a little healthy nudging
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/08/29 22:03:52
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ugh...I just reinstalled it from scratch. Ran my trusty CCleaner before I rebooted. Rebooted my computer, ran Sonar with a fresh VST scan. The CA-2A files are all in their places. But I watched the VST scanner hit the CA-2A dll file and just go right over it. Still no CA-2A module in my available effects list or in ProChannel.
I'm going to have to call Cakewalk next week. :(
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2015/09/01 18:31:51
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hey all, Joey with CW support helped me out. A month ago I had put a new drive in my laptop and as such had to do whole new OS install/backup + all my programs. Apparently I installed X3E as a 32-bit app, though I am on Win7/64. Ergo, when I kept asking it to find the CA2A which I installed as 32-bit - of course it didn't know where to look.
Reinstalled with the CA2A as a 32-bit install and re-scanned all V3T plugins; Sonar found it right away. For all the years I've been working with computers and audio, I still feel kinda stupid from time to time. :) thanks for all your patience and help. -ryan
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2016/10/21 06:53:23
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im working on ableton 32bit, i have tried to reinstall ca-2a for a while now, made different accounts and everything. i really cant find that 32bit vst anywhere ? whats up with that ? should it install all the plugins at the same time ?
AU, vst64, vst32 ?? i can find my 64bit plugin .
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Re: installing new CA2A compressor
2016/10/21 10:31:31
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The 32bit and 64bit plug-ins are included in the installer. The Command Center installs the plug-in based on the OS.
To install the 32bit plug-in when running the Command Center on a 64bit OS:
click the gear in the upper right on the Command Center UI to open the setup screen,
enable "Verbose Install" and
install CA-2A again.
This time there should be a 32/64bit option.
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