Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free?

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Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free?

Hi All,
 
I always look out for free stuff, you know what they say "If it's free its for me"...
 
I was just wondering if this is really free or is it limited by some sort of time trial and can I use these audio effects in Sonar X3 Studio version?
 
IF they are usable with Sonar X3 and no trial time then do I really need FX 1, does FX 3 contain everything that FX 1 has? 
 
Here is the link I'm referring to..
Free! - Cakewalk Audio FX 1 Download
http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=35-CWF11.02-10E
 
Free! - Cakewalk Audio FX 3 Download
http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=35-CWF31.01-10E
 
Thanks In Advance
Jim

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    scook
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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/03 19:36:29 (permalink)
    They are really free 32bit DX plug-ins so they will not work in 64bit SONAR. All but the FX3 were included in SONAR for years. I am not sure if they are included anymore. I have not installed 32bit SONAR in some time.
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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/03 19:37:23 (permalink)
    Doesn't say Windows 8 in its compatibility list. If you have Sonar X3 you are way beyond these plugs IMHO.
     
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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/03 19:38:07 (permalink)
    These are very old plugins and have been surpassed by a lot of freeware. I think they're free with Sonar, but even then, I wouldn't recommend using using them if I'm being brutally honest. There's lots of great freeware alternatives.

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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/03 19:59:11 (permalink)
    oh - okie dokie...
     

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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/04 02:13:23 (permalink)
    FX3 is actually one I still like to use.

    It emulates a stage and allows you to move things left to right and front to back via a joy stick. Works great.

    I use a DX to VST convertor that runs in Bitbridge. It's really worth the mucking around.

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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/04 02:18:17 (permalink)
    Totally agree Mike about Sound Stage FX 3. It is one of a kind. 

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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/04 05:43:32 (permalink)
    They are time limited. You'll try them once and then you'll never bother again. :)
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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/04 16:56:21 (permalink)
    Mudgel, can we get the name of the DX to VST converter? Thanks!

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    Re: Free cakewalk audio FX 1, 2 and 3 - are they limited trials or are they really free? 2013/11/04 17:18:17 (permalink)
    The one I use is by a company called Acon. The program is EffectsChainer. It's a legacy program for which there's no further development or support. It still works in Win 8.1 I've had it ever since Sonar 7 or 8
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