JILost
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frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
I have a Roland Sound Canvas SC-8850 and Windows 10. A few years ago, I searched Google for a replacement for GS Advanced Editor, since I didn't think it could be installed on anything above Windows Vista. I found there was some kind of device-specific (like Instrument Definitions) file that could be added to Sonar to replace GSAE, but I didn't download it at the time. Now it's years later and everything I search for says GSAE -can- be installed above Vista, but I can't find anywhere to download it anymore and I can't remember what that blasted file type was called so I can use that instead. Do any of you have any idea what I'm talking about? All I really need here is a Google search term or two.
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brundlefly
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 12:05:36
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An instrument definition mainly just lets SONAR display bank and patch names according to the port and channel assigned to the output of a track. I haven't looked but would guess that there's an .INS file for the SC88 bundled with SONAR; you would just need to import it under Preferences > MIDI - Instruments. But that won't provide any patch-editing capabilities. For that, you would still need some standalone editor application. MIDI Quest might be the ticket; runs on Win 8, so probably good to go on Win 10 as well: https://www.squest.com/Pr...ts/RolandGSCompatible/
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John
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 12:37:32
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I found a instrument definition for it. http://sonarmusic.ru/index.php/instrument-definitions.html I have one myself but the way I have it its all ready setup for Sonar. Its part of the master.ins file so it would be only partially useful to you. However if you need it I can send it to you.
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JILost
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 17:13:20
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No no, I didn't mean I was looking for an instrument definition. :) I just meant that the thing I was looking for was device-specific and contained details about how to edit that specific device, much like an instrument definition does. I wish I could remember what the file type itself was called so I could just search for that word and find it in 3 seconds like I accidentally did in the first place. Also, as far as MIDI Quest, I found that a few minutes ago but I don't see anything there about editing insertion effects (like Distortion, Delay, EQ, etc.), which is really what I want the most. Does it do that? Thank you very much for you help in this matter; I'm STILL looking for GSAE to no avail.
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thepianist65
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 17:58:39
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I may have what you need, as a former owner of an SC 8850 (man, I loved that thing!) I did download the editor, and I may have to dig a bit to get it, but I could email it to you as an attachment, if you want. Just PM me and we'll see if we can get it to you (once I locate it).
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thepianist65
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 18:35:10
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I found the old install file for the GSAE version 4.01, which I believe is the last version they made. If you want it, I will be happy to send it to you. Just PM me with your email address and I'll attach it and send it on it's way.
Brings back very happy memories....
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John
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 19:19:16
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Perhaps its because its on the CD that came with the SC8850. I have a disk that is labeled SoundCanvas Software Library. There you will find GSAE.
I just tried it and it wont run under Windows 10 64 bit. It will install but its meant to run under Win 95 and 98.
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thepianist65
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 19:51:59
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I believe the original version from the CD was updated to 4.01, which ran ok on Vista, so I guess it would run fine under Windows 10.
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Detwoen
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Re: frustrating problem with Sonar 8 and Sound Canvas
2016/03/14 21:57:14
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