SONAR Error-Unhandled Exception

Hello. I recieve the following error when i export my song - as well as getting kicked out of Sonar. This error happens on only 2 of the many songs i have and ironically its the 2 that i have spent the most time on to make sound good. I would really like some help because this is detrimental to my business. I have the most up to date Sonar. Its been like this for over a year now.

Error-Unhandled Exception
Module:C\Program Files\FXpansion\BFD\BFDStereoDxi.dll
Exception Code: C0000005
Address:40008534:0012E91C:0012E954

I have a VERY good hunch that it is BFD but keep in mind its only on 2 songs, plus, ive tried all the following troubleshooting, to no avail.

Ive tried:
Disable Fast Bounce
Disable Multiprocessing
Took off ALL plugins on song (even Waves, which suprisingly works PERFECTLY on all my songs)
Tried freezing the drums/Bounced drums to new track.
Tried ASIO drivers (which actually doenst say the error, it just simply kicks me out of Sonar)
Have reinstalled all plugins, including BFD AND Sonar AND Windows on TWO different computers (one is my brand new Quad core)
Have NOT updated BFD (which WORKED! BUT, only for 3 days :-))


p.s. ill update as i go along.

Sorry, tried that as well :-/

I have had this exact same problem for some time now. I posted this about a few weeks ago and Bitflipper suggested submitting a problem report. So, I submitted a problem report on Sunday complete with screen shots, aud file and system setup. So, we'll see what comes back. This is a project with 96 tracks, all audio. However, I did find a small clip later that had perfect space applied. Not sure if this was the culprit. I try to stay away from perfect space and v-vocal, they seem to always cause some kind of problem.

ORIGINAL: Hawky

I have had this exact same problem for some time now. I posted this about a few weeks ago and Bitflipper suggested submitting a problem report. So, I submitted a problem report on Sunday complete with screen shots, aud file and system setup. So, we'll see what comes back. This is a project with 96 tracks, all audio. However, I did find a small clip later that had perfect space applied. Not sure if this was the culprit. I try to stay away from perfect space and v-vocal, they seem to always cause some kind of problem.

Wow, it kinda feels good to hear im not alone :-). Yeah, PLEASE post up when you recieve an answer, ive tried everything that my five years of recording has taught me :-(

ORIGINAL: satorizero

ORIGINAL: Jose7822

ORIGINAL: satorizero

Sorry, tried that as well :-/

Hmmm....did you check if your RAM decreased when Bouncing to track and unloading BDF from the Synth Rack?

See, the problem is that i CANT bounce the audio because the error comes up and kicks me out without even bouncing it; it does it after it reaches 100% (99%)

You didn't specify this in your original post (I see you did after editing though). OK, so you can't Export nor Bounce to Track. That just leaves copying/pasting the drum MIDI clip into BFD on an empty project and then exporting/bounce it (if possible) in order to bring it back to the original project. Get rid of the original BFD track before exporting of course.

Maybe it works if you do it from a new/clean project.


HTH


HTH

ORIGINAL: Jose7822

P.S. Can you export the project if you get rid of BFD? (not sure if by "removed ALL plugins" you also meant that BFD was removed as well).

Of course, thats why its not my problem :-)

ORIGINAL: KevinD

What version of Sonar and what version of BFD are you running? I had wierd crashes with no event viewer errors until I went to


Sonar 6.2.1 and BFD 1.45q

The 1.45q made all the difference, it took awhile to find that one. I think I have it somewhere if needed. Since then, no problems. However, I do not have near the track count you do, not sure if that makes a difference or not.

I am using the most up to date Sonar , 7.0.2 and WAS using the most up to date BFD, until i learne dthat using the original one cured my problem - for three days. And to respond to Jose, i can take bfd to another new project, that WORKS.... BUT, thats a horrible workaround, i wanna be able to mix!

ORIGINAL: Jose7822

ORIGINAL: satorizero

And to respond to Jose, i can take bfd to another new project, that WORKS.... BUT, thats a horrible workaround, i wanna be able to mix!

I know it's not the most efficient way but at least there's a way around it. Plus, you said that this was only happening on two of your projects, so that could mean that something got corrupted in them which is the reason why you're not able to export or bounce them. The only way to completely prove this is to move all your files (Audio & MIDI) and to insert any plugins used (but do not copy/drag them from the original project just in case they are corrupted too) into a new project and see if the problem still exist there. It's a pain but at least you'll have a working project again.

Take care!

Well, now that you put it that way, youre probally right... Ill actually try doing that, moving audio and midi to a new project and reload plugins and synths. Its just odd to me, if the fact that a project could get corrupted like that. Well, i guess stuff like that can happen in the world of 1's and 0's. Thanx again Jose.

Anyone else feel free to respond as well, this is a workaround but in time id like a definite reason and cure (hint hint cakewalk Admins!).

Okay, but... does anybody know what his error dialog box is really telling him?

Nowhere in this thread does it mention that the OP has even contacted Cake Support or BFD Support and filled in the Problem reporter link. Most of this forum won't have a clue what that means apart from the Obvious that BFD is the culprit. It's no good saying Hint Hint someone at Cakewalk might read this thread, it won't happen.

ORIGINAL: Desperate Dan

Okay, but... does anybody know what his error dialog box is really telling him?

Nowhere in this thread does it mention that the OP has even contacted Cake Support or BFD Support and filled in the Problem reporter link. Most of this forum won't have a clue what that means apart from the Obvious that BFD is the culprit. It's no good saying Hint Hint someone at Cakewalk might read this thread, it won't happen.

Yes sir, you are correct, i thought however, since Hawky has actually done what you have stated, that it wouldnt be any different if i did the same. Besides, im not registered :-)

ORIGINAL: Hawky



I got word back from SONAR this week about the "Unhandled exception" error report I sent in with error logs, screens shots and a detailed list of where this error was located in the code. The message I got back was there have not been many people complaining about this and it is most likely specific to my computer. He also said I should do a minidump file the next time this happens and send that back. So, of course before I did the minidump thing it happened again.

Sounds like this will take some time to get figured out...

Hawky

Oh god, another one of these companies again......
It makes me sick, they dont care about the fact it has nothing to do with the computer.....

ORIGINAL: Hawky


Also, I said that I paid $179.00 in Sept of 2007 for software that I still have trouble with. I should get a free T-Shirt or something... Coffee mug maybe?

I will say this though, this is some what of a PITA but this doesn't even touch the frustration I had with motorboating and the automation issues. That had me upgrading my Cubase to the latest version at the time. However, I was quickly reminded why I don't use Cubase.

Hawky

Yes yes, i definately would sport a nice cakewalk shirt or 2 ;-)
Thats funny, i feel the same about cubase, thats why i love my sonar. (fix me !!!)

All,

I would suggest anyone experiencing this problem to PLEASE send in a problem report to Cakewalk. Also, include a minidump file. There is a link for this:

http://www.cakewalk.com/support/problemreporter/minidump.asp

The reason for this is that the first email I got from Cakewalk they stated there have not been enough people to report this problem to really spend any time with it. When I sent the minidump file to them it came back as a driver issue. So, please report these and send the minidump file as well. There is obviously still a problem that Cakewalk needs to address. However, they think the problem is not with SONAR; I think it is.

Another post with this isse:

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=1304284



Hawky

Don't use the DXi version of BFD - use the VSTi. The DXi is not maintained any longer, and for all I know may not be 100% compatible with the latest versions of SONAR.

This makes sense, I suppose DXi might die a natural death sooner than we think with Cubase 4 not supporting DXi's anymore there half the Market gone already. I wish these guys (Cake,Steinberg, Samplitude etc) would just adopt VSTi as the standard and put more effort into making more stable software with the R&D Time saved on not having to code and update DXi's

xohol,

I encourage you to send in a problem report to Cakewalk and include a minidump file. I have had the same problem and submitted a problem report. I got word back within a week that my problem was associated with my soundcard (Lynx) driver. I downloaded a newer driver and have not had the problem since. Also, I sent them the link from the forum regarding this problem. I got another email back that they were working on it. So, the more problem reports on this issue the more time they will spend on this.

Good Luck,

Hawky