Yeah, goodnight Alan.

I was worried about getting Plugin Overload myself. Especially being brand new. So for now I downloaded craploads but only installed a handful from Voxengo until I get used to them. I also renamed them so I could more easilly decide on which one to select.
For instance if one compression was specifically for mastering, instead of leaving it names "elephant", which tells me nothing. I would name it COMP-MSTR-voxengoelephant
andt the same with the others. It makes finding what I need much easier, while still telling me it's brand and model.

Yep. I just found this out 10 seconds ago and came here to confirm.
Apparently, 90% of what I downloaded are demo versions. Their either Beep or Cut Off every 30 seconds. Yayy!
So I need to get some real free ones. Oh well. I assume it was in the fine print somewhere, but I just got too excited and downloaded like a madman.

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Because I did it ironically - and in italics

Hi there Austin

Unlike some Cakewalk programs, Guitar Tracks doesn't automatically scan for VST's when you open it - consequently, you have to tell it the location where new VST's have been installed.

Open GT and from the menu bar, select Tools>VST Configuration Wizard (GT's name for the VST Adapter)

If for some reason this option is not in the list, you'll need to install the VST update patch - click on THIS LINK to go straight to the download page (you'll need to restart GT for the update to take effect).

Once you have the VST Adapter open, click on the Add button and browse to your Shared VST folder.

If you've simply unzipped the .dll files straight into this folder, simply highlight it and click OK - you'll be taken back to the main VST Adapter window, now click on Next then Next again at the following screen and finally OK when the confirmation screen appears.

If you unzipped your VST's to their own folders and then placed these folders inside the main Shared Plugins folder, you'll have to direct the Adapter to these sub-folders - it doesn't automatically scan more than one level down.

If you intend using the VST Adapter a lot, I'd recommend putting a shortcut for it on your desktop - it's a good idea in any case because it will mean in future you don't have to open GT3 every time you want to use it.

By default, it installs here: Start > My Computer > HDD(normally C drive) > Programs > Cakewalk > Cakewalk VST Adapter 4

Open the VST Adapter folder and right click on the vstconfig.exe file - from the options, select Send To > Desktop (create shortcut)

Hope that helps Austin, let us know how you get on.

Steve

Glad to help Austin - I'll check out your stuff asap

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Dang! Thanks for all the legwork. Now that I have ASIO4ALL installed on this Dell notebook (since my son has taken over my older workstation) I can actually hear my projects again.

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'Doink'?

'Boink'?


Whatever next - Hoink

UPDATE:

Added this excellent site MELDA PRODUCTION FREE VST FX to the 'suite' list.

Check 'em out - they're some quality stuff here!

Hi there Ken

Thanks for the link - that amp sim looks like a nice bit of gear - and free as well!

If not dead on May 1st, let me know when the web page goes live and I'll be only too happy to add you to the list. I have this link for others to follow your progress in the meantime: http://acmebargig.com/

Best wishes

Steve

ORIGINAL: Doc_Hollingsworth

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