I just downloaded this xpand2 - strictly for 64bit, but am unable to get sounds out of it, it seems to transmit midi, but no sound - I had tech support call me just now, to no avail

I still have 8.5  64 bit installed. Not sure what your asking, more details might help. Is this a 64 bit VST synth, plug in,  robot??

diggerbarnz
I just downloaded this xpand2 - strictly for 64bit, but am unable to get sounds out of it, it seems to transmit midi, but no sound - I had tech support call me just now, to no avail

You had Tech support call you for Xpand2 ?
There is probably a mixed bag going on. Sonar 8 is not supported for windows 8 or 10.
and the support requirements for Xpand2 doesn't list Sonar at all, never mind Sonar.
 
Notes:
PC: VST64 is qualified for Cubase 6 (64-bit) and Ableton Live 9 (64-bit).
Mac: VST64 is qualified for Cubase 6 (64-bit) and Ableton Live 9 (64-bit). AU64 is qualified for Logic X (64-bit).
 
What is your OS ?
 

 
 
 thx both of you - yes xpand called - best suggestion was to come here as well as trying other daw
Far as I can tell it installed fine & content is there, just nothing for sound - only cost $1 :) just a lil frustrating - I really can't get into trying other daws

diggerbarnz
 
 
 thx both of you - yes xpand called - best suggestion was to come here as well as trying other daw
Far as I can tell it installed fine & content is there, just nothing for sound - only cost $1 :) just a lil frustrating - I really can't get into trying other daws

 I don't mind helping you problem solve as im sure other would too.
But I wont waste my time without some details. its pointless throwing every possible scenario out there.
not only did you not answer me and Johnny's request for more details, but you removed your signature details on this last post. .
 

chuckebaby

diggerbarnz
I just downloaded this xpand2 - strictly for 64bit, but am unable to get sounds out of it, it seems to transmit midi, but no sound - I had tech support call me just now, to no avail

You had Tech support call you for Xpand2 ?
There is probably a mixed bag going on. Sonar 8 is not supported for windows 8 or 10.
and the support requirements for Xpand2 doesn't list Sonar at all, never mind Sonar.
 
Notes:
PC: VST64 is qualified for Cubase 6 (64-bit) and Ableton Live 9 (64-bit).
Mac: VST64 is qualified for Cubase 6 (64-bit) and Ableton Live 9 (64-bit). AU64 is qualified for Logic X (64-bit).
 
What is your OS ?
 

Hey chucke, Xpand!2 works just great in Sonar.  After TTS-1, it is probably the best, cheapest, go-to, multi-timbral synth available.  Using it here on Platinum x64 ... it is 64-bit only, so I do wonder if the older Sonar version could be an issue?
 
Maybe the OP could download a more current demo version of Sonar to test with, for comparison?
 
It's been years since I ran 8, and only have the 8.5 installer handy, but it's not installed.  The only other thing I have onboard now is X3 32-bit, for those pesky 'ol 32 bit plugins ...
 
Of course, there is always the demo of Reaper x64, one could try ... I have Xpand!2 working in that
 
To the best of my recollection, Sonar 8 was released during the Windows XP days.  AIR lists a 64-bit host app as a requirement for the Xpand!2 plugin.
 
EDIT: I see that Sonar has been available as a native 64-bit host since Sonar 4.  So the question of Windows compatibility for that older version of Sonar on a newer Windows OS may be at play here ...

Chucky - I'm sorry - didn't think my signature was important...all old gear
Anyhow - dunno how to explain any better than not working - I'd like to use it same way as TTS-1 or any sound module -I insert vst into project that is all midi sequenced...when I assign an instrument to output thru it - I get signal on individual track for midi activity - no audio, another weird thing is the only way to insert this synth & have sequence able to play is that in the vst insert options -only "midi source" can be checked - if I put "1st synth audio output" as well - file will not play.
In the meantime I was able to get audio from it in Ableton which the support team suggested, after some reading
not much luck in reaper but again...I'm used to sonar

diggerbarnz
I just downloaded this xpand2 - strictly for 64bit, but am unable to get sounds out of it, it seems to transmit midi, but no sound - I had tech support call me just now, to no avail

You might want to consider at least the latest release of Sonar Home Studio or Artist, to ensure compatibility with the latest OS and software.  Home Studio starts at $34.99 ...

abacab

diggerbarnz
I just downloaded this xpand2 - strictly for 64bit, but am unable to get sounds out of it, it seems to transmit midi, but no sound - I had tech support call me just now, to no avail

You might want to consider at least the latest release of Sonar Home Studio or Artist, to ensure compatibility with the latest OS and software.  Home Studio starts at $34.99 ...

Thank you - I've got things sorted for mostpart