Out of memory error on Producer X2 since update

The X2a update is NOT supported for XP.

The last update that will ever be supported for XP is X2 - but NOT X2a.

This is due to reliance on Microsoft distributed libraries that are not released for XP, and never will be.

Soooo, you have to go back to X2 and that's the end of the line for XP.

On the bright side - a nice shiny new computer is out there waiting for you, which will include running in 64-bit format with either Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Good luck, I am sorry to bring you the bad news on this, but hopefully whenever you pick up a new computer you will be happy.

Bob Bone

robert_e_bone


The X2a update is NOT supported for XP.

The last update that will ever be supported for XP is X2 - but NOT X2a.

This is due to reliance on Microsoft distributed libraries that are not released for XP, and never will be.

Soooo, you have to go back to X2 and that's the end of the line for XP.

On the bright side - a nice shiny new computer is out there waiting for you, which will include running in 64-bit format with either Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Good luck, I am sorry to bring you the bad news on this, but hopefully whenever you pick up a new computer you will be happy.

Bob Bone

Did you read the post you are responding to?

Grum.

jag, that's a tough one. The only time I've ever gotten that "out of memory" message is when I've tried to bring in M4p's from like iTunes or whatever the heck that file extension is called. They are encoded a bit differently or something and Sonar won't read them unless I use this other software I have to turn them into regular mp3's. But that's the only time I've ever experienced the out of memory message.

You should be able to just install X2 (the program only) over top of the X2a update. It's worth a try though I can't promise you it will be a fix. Just go to your X2 install and select "custom" install. This way all you'll install is Sonar without all the plugs and synths etc. From there, make sure you at least get the hotfix patch for the original release of X2. The hotfix really controls crashes and inconsistencies. If the hotfix gives you issues and you had no problems with just stock X2, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Cakewalk\SONAR X2 Producer (if you installed 32 bit Sonar) or C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR X2 Producer (if you installed 64 bit Sonar) and you'll see a folder there named "Backup".

In this folder is the original Sonar exe. Copy it and paste it into the directory where the backup folder is in, which is one of the directories I mentioned above. You'll see another SONARPDR.exe and it will ask you if you want to replace it. Say yes.

Keep in mind, the above will only work if you install Sonar X2 from the original release, then apply the hotfix. The hotfix is what creates that "backup" folder and puts the original Sonar exe in there. So when you go to that folder and copy and paste the exe back into the correct directory, you are removing the hotfix and going back to the original release of Sonar X2. Hopefully though, just re-installing Sonar by itself and then putting on the hotfix eliminates your issues. That hotfix really helped me out with Pro Channel crashes, so it's worth a try to put it on after you install Sonar. But if it fails, you can revert back easy enough.

Worst case scenario, totally uninstall Sonar and reinstall. Though it sucks, it may be the only way to go unfortunately. Good luck.

-Danny

grumbleweed4162

robert_e_bone


The X2a update is NOT supported for XP.

The last update that will ever be supported for XP is X2 - but NOT X2a.

This is due to reliance on Microsoft distributed libraries that are not released for XP, and never will be.

Soooo, you have to go back to X2 and that's the end of the line for XP.

On the bright side - a nice shiny new computer is out there waiting for you, which will include running in 64-bit format with either Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Good luck, I am sorry to bring you the bad news on this, but hopefully whenever you pick up a new computer you will be happy.

Bob Bone

Did you read the post you are responding to?

Grum.

Wow - I did read the post - just processed it incorrectly - I saw the line about X2 and then 32-bit and my brain saw that as XP 32-bit.


I am sooooo sorry about that.  I don't miss the mark too often, but certainly did here, and will try to avoid that again as best as possible.


Bob Bone

Hi Danny. You were right. I used nothing but wave files in a project and no memory error. Your reply has saved me a lot of heartache I'm sure! I'll convert any files I use to wav from now on. Thanks for your help, Paul. Hi Bob. No problem. Thanks for reading the posting. These forums are the most helpful, and friendly, that I've ever experienced.

jaggedredux


Hi Danny. You were right. I used nothing but wave files in a project and no memory error. Your reply has saved me a lot of heartache I'm sure! I'll convert any files I use to wav from now on. Thanks for your help, Paul. Hi Bob. No problem. Thanks for reading the posting. These forums are the most helpful, and friendly, that I've ever experienced.

No problem, I figured that's what your problem was. I'm just glad that's what it was. Good luck with everything. :)
 
-Danny

So, the out of memory error is back using X2a producer.  Saving and closing the project, then reopening it, seems to reset it for a while so I can get around the problem.  Using wave files to prevent the issue, but I guess that's OK.

Just out of curiosity... what is the audio format you're using?
 

Are you using a rex player with the rex loops, such as RXP Player?
No problems here using RXP Player with rex loops.

What do you have your paging file set to in Windows? It should be set to let Windows control the size. 

Depending on how many tracks you have, Windows 8 32-bit with only 3GB usable may not be enough. You should have installed 64 bit Windows. 

As I think others have mentioned, Sonar (going back to X1 at least) gives a out of memory when Sonar tries to read the ID tags embedded into certain audio files.  The error has nothing to do with the amount of memory on the machine - it is tied to an error that happens when trying to read certain files (usually .mp3).

I have found that converting offending files into either .wav or .flac works.

John

jaggedredux


Thanks for all the extra comments.  I wasn't aware that a 32 gig system would limit the RAM used by programmes.
 
That said, the problems only started after the X2a update.  I never had an out of memory error with X2.  Last night, as one of the previous postings suggested, I used the REX player and dragged in a midi file into the project from there, and it was all fine. 
 
I don't know if my machine can take a 64 bit operating system, but anyway, I'd rather just change my PC at some point to a 64 bit PC and get something a little newer.  For now I have a work around so I'm happy.
 
The system seems very stable now that I've reinstalled it all with the quickfix, the most stable that I've experienced.  I don't want to rock the boat too much!  Thanks for all the help and the comments.
 
 

Edited to remove ignorance - the OP had the info I was asking for again here,  Bob Bone