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2014/02/18 13:52:00 (permalink)

Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation

Following a system wipe and reload (for a disk drive upgrade), I've run into trouble installing Rapture.
 
When I select Insert > Soft Synth in SONAR X2, one of the items in the drop-down list is Rapture, with a '>' symbol next to it.  When I hover over the '>', another list appears with two items:
- Rapture
- Rapture x64
Somehow, it seems that two versions of Rapture have been installed.  I assume that these are 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
 
If I insert the 'Rapture' synth, I'm prompted for a Registration Code, which I enter, and it is accepted.  However, if I insert the 'Rapture x64' synth, I'm prompted for a Registration Code, which I enter, and it is NOT accepted. I get the error message:
"Invalid registration code. Please make sure to enter the product registration code exactly as you received it from Cakewalk."
 
How is this even possible?  How could my Rapture registration code - entered exactly as I received it from Cakewalk - work on the 'Rapture' installation but not on the 'Rapture x64' installation?
 
Any insights appreciated.
 

SONAR Producer X2a x64 / Win7 x64 / Roland Studio-Capture / Roland GI-20, VG-99, VG-88
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    scook
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 14:03:49 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby Calkwalker 2014/02/18 15:34:31
    There was an update to the Rapture installer for X2 https://www.cakewalk.com/Support/kb/reader.aspx/2007013294 to address some installation problems with the version originally shipped with X2. Only install the 32bit version of Rapture if you have installed the 32bit version of SONAR. I also do not let the 64bit VST scanner process the 32bit folder if there is a 64bit version of the same plug-in installed.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 14:50:15 (permalink)
    I thought you had to also launch Sonar with Run As Administrator to properly complete the registration of Dim Pro and Rapture, or run Rapture stand-alone with Run As Administrator to complete registration.
     
    Give the above a try, 
     
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 14:53:33 (permalink)
    Running as administrator while registering is in the instructions in the link provided above.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 14:53:44 (permalink)
    Ah, thanks.  I ran that (SONAR_X2_Rapture_1.2.2_Installation_Patch), but then I ran some prior Rapture updates, which hosed things up.  These are:
    • Cakewalk Rapture Expansion Packs 1&2 ('RaptureXPSetup.exe')
    • Galbanum Piscis Rapture Expansion Pack ('Piscis Setup - Rapture.exe')
    What became of these?  I seem to recall separate "Expansion Pack x" and "Galbanum Piscis" folders in the Rapture plugin list, but they're not there now.  Where did they go?
     
    BTW, I'm running 64 bit.  And I know to run all installs as Administrator, as well as SONAR when activating these products.
     
    post edited by Calkwalker - 2014/02/18 15:28:14

    SONAR Producer X2a x64 / Win7 x64 / Roland Studio-Capture / Roland GI-20, VG-99, VG-88
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 14:55:34 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Calkwalker 2014/02/18 15:34:59
    It may be you just need to refresh the program browser with the F5 key.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 14:58:19 (permalink)
    F5 brought Expansion Pack 1 and Expansion Pack 2 into the list (thanks), but no Galbanum Piscis folder...
     
    I guess I could try installing Galbanum Piscis on top of Rapture 1.22 - if it botches things up, 1.22 will delete and reload the whole lot, I assume.  Yet, doing that seems inconsistent with Cakewalk's integration of Expansion Pack 1 & 2 into Rapture 1.22...
    post edited by Calkwalker - 2014/02/18 15:05:06

    SONAR Producer X2a x64 / Win7 x64 / Roland Studio-Capture / Roland GI-20, VG-99, VG-88
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 15:05:10 (permalink)
    The Galbanum Piscis is a more sophisticated installer, it adds files to the Mutlisample, LFO Waveforms and Programs directories. I would run the Piscis installer again, it did not smash 1.22 for me.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 15:10:22 (permalink)
    Piscis fills up all the available slots in "LFO Waveforms" directory. I make copies of the "LFO Waveforms" directory for various Rapture expansion packs.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 15:22:36 (permalink)
    There are two executables in the Piscis download:
     
    Piscis Setup - Rapture LE.exe
    Piscis Setup - Rapture.exe
     
    I have the full version, so I ran the second one, and it said:
     
    "The Setup did not find Cakewalk Rapture installation in your system. (Re)Install Rapture and run the setup again.
     
    This is absurd, since Rapture is installed, registered and available in SONAR X2.  I've seen this error before in the distant past, but didn't make a note to myself of how to get around it.
     

    SONAR Producer X2a x64 / Win7 x64 / Roland Studio-Capture / Roland GI-20, VG-99, VG-88
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 15:28:27 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Calkwalker 2014/02/18 15:35:15
    That looks like an old installer, get the new installer from Galbanum. Mine came as a zip Galbanum-Piscis_(Win).zip with an installer in it called RaptureExpansionInstaller.exe and a Data directory.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 15:43:03 (permalink)
    Right you are.  Did the download, the new installer is named 'RaptureExpansionInstaller.exe'
     
    Ran it, the Galbanum Piscis folder was added to the Rapture Program Browser; didn't even have to hit F5.
     
    Thanks much, all is well.
     

    SONAR Producer X2a x64 / Win7 x64 / Roland Studio-Capture / Roland GI-20, VG-99, VG-88
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 15:48:14 (permalink)
    You are welcome, glad it worked out for you.
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    Re: Rapture versions and registration code conundrums on system wipe and reinstallation 2014/02/18 19:55:30 (permalink)
    there are issues / were issues with files getting chucked in "program data" (for win7 etc) instead of "program files" .. I posted on many many moons ago.. partly due to how installers didn't account for the different OS changes. with regard to other libs also.
     
    run as admin , is pretty much a taken with cakes stuff to get the complete bit.
     
     
    don't forget to install muz3um again..
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