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Mans reach exceeds his grasp
Member Since: Oct 23, 2007

Is it possible to run DimensionPro from an external HD? I've only got 1.4GB left on my HD and need to 'outsource' some programs, but sonar doesn't accept it from the my ext HD; I've allocated the path in the VST options, but it isn't working.

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Cone Poker
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Since: Apr 07, 2002

Nov 13, 2007 10:34 am

Not using sonar I don't know, but I don't see why this would really be a problem... you should be able to just install the plugin onto whatever drive you want, and then point to it when you want to open it. I'm sure noize or dB or someone else who uses sonar will chime in here.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Since: Oct 23, 2007

Nov 13, 2007 05:04 pm

I'm running it from my external drive now, but my boot drive only gained a Gig. Kinda weird; did a fresh re-install to the external and it still took up all that space.

Do the sample libraries have to be in the C:/programs/cakewalk/VST file, or can I set an alternate path for them?

www.TheLondonProject.ca
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Since: Feb 07, 2005

Nov 13, 2007 05:20 pm

I have my VST folder off of the root of "C". My understanding is that the DLL's could live anywhere on your system.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 13, 2007 05:35 pm

This is a stupid question, but do you think that excludes USB external drives?

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Since: Apr 03, 2002

Nov 13, 2007 05:36 pm

doubt it, they are all just drive letters.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 13, 2007 05:41 pm

looks like I'm just gonna have to buy a new internal drive; I've been pine'n for a 'cudda 7200 anyway :)

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 13, 2007 09:19 pm

Keith, you simply have to tell it to install the library on the external and let it install the actual VST and DXi on the C drive. I have all my libraries installed on external or secondary drives and have no trouble at all. And yes Dimension Pro is one of them.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Since: Oct 23, 2007

Nov 13, 2007 10:03 pm

I've installed the library to the external, and the VST and DXi are on C:- but should it still take up 10GB on C:?

I know it's a big program, but it's only a 1GB gain by installing it to the external drive- am I missing something here?

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 14, 2007 06:01 pm

It sounds as though it installed part of the library to the C drive, that or a copy of it. The full install including the library isn't even 10 gigs. I'll check in a little bit to see just how big the reference files and such are, but I know its no where near that big. I'm wondering if something went array on the second install.

I'll get back to ya tonight yet.

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 14, 2007 06:33 pm

Keith, I just checked and added it up. If the entire thing was installed on your C drive program and all it would end up just a little over 3 gigs. The content is right smack at 3 gigs. The actual program files for VSTi and DXi are a little over 58meg. There has to have been something mis configured or duplicated on your C drive.

I would suggest going through the un install and then finding all the files and scraping them. If you are familiar with it clean the reg files out as well. Then do a fresh install and make absolutely certain you check to put the mulitsamples and content onto your external drive.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 14, 2007 06:38 pm

Cool; I wasn't even thinking of checking the registry for multiples- and sure enough, there it is. I'll try to clean it up.

Czar of Midi
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Nov 14, 2007 07:37 pm

And Keith, just a side note. I did try running the content from an external drive and had no problems. Other then having to tell Dimension were the sample got moved to.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 14, 2007 08:23 pm

Finally, it's done; takes sooooo long to uninstall that program. Deleted the original installations 'residue' and old VST files, reinstalled Dimension, works perfectly and 10GB left over. I feel better now that I have a little overhead, thanks again Noize.

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 14, 2007 08:30 pm

No problem Keith. I really panicked for a minute thinking Cakewalk had a disc that failed. I've been using their stuff since the very first program he ever wrote for the Atari 1040ST and have not looked back. Tried all the others and always came back to Cakewalks stuff.

So I get a bit edgy thinking they may have shipped a bunged up install. But glad it wasn't that.

Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do. I like the simplicity of the elements for creating new patches. But now several others have the same type set up. But RGC was the first to create that type of sampler logic and it still is my main go to sampler/synth for quick work.

Let me know if you get stuck with it and I'll try and help ya out. But it is pretty straight forward so I doubt you'll get stuck anywhere.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 14, 2007 08:49 pm

I've been using Dimension for a couple weeks now and it's pretty sweet. I know there's probably better programs out there, but I don't see the need to have more then one program of its kind. I only wish I could select separate drums from the kits and assemble my own, thats the only down side I've come across.

Speaking of drums, my session drummer files issue was never resolved; technical support told me that the CD may have had a 'bad version or sector' on it, so I guess no company is perfect. I just wish there was somewhere I could download the library files from.

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 14, 2007 09:09 pm

Keith, if you think un installing that one is bad. Imagine if I have to un install Kontakt 3. 34 gigs in the library of that sampler.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 14, 2007 09:13 pm

Like my Uncle Louie says- "FAHGET-AH-BOUT'T!"

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 14, 2007 09:54 pm

I'll shoot you an email. I think we can resolve that one pretty easily.

As for the drums kits being reassembled. It can be done. I will work out a little tutorial on how to do it and post it here.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 14, 2007 10:16 pm

Sounds awesome. Thanks :)

Czar of Midi
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Nov 15, 2007 08:36 pm

Keith, you've got mail!

If you don't recognize the name that will be me.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 15, 2007 11:02 pm

Awesome. Thanks Noize. My e-mail is being wierd and wont allow me to respond (mailer-daemon BS) But I got it, and thank you.

Czar of Midi
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Nov 16, 2007 05:36 pm

Thats cool. I'll let you know whats up in a little while.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 16, 2007 07:18 pm

Cool

Czar of Midi
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Nov 16, 2007 09:51 pm

Keith, once again you have mail. Let me know if any problems with it.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 17, 2007 07:07 am

Cool! Check my profile for a song snippet I made using SD, my stock sound card and a headset microphone- lmao.

It didn't turn out all that horrible considering. I'm surprised.

Thanks again Noize.

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Nov 17, 2007 04:28 pm

Um, I wouldn't call that horrible at all. Not even close!

Can't wait to hear the finished version for sure. Very well done, and sounds like you got SD2 functioning well and sounding great. Nice kind of trippy flowing vibe to it. The guitar sound great as well.

Again, can't wait to hear this finished and whole.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 18, 2007 12:50 am

It's all done except for the 'outro.' I'm writing it *** I go along, so it's a work in progress. Check out the new version if ya want.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Nov 18, 2007 12:50 am

as too

Czar of Midi
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Nov 18, 2007 01:44 am

I'm off to bed now, I'll check it tomorrow in the afternoon.

Czar of Midi
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Nov 18, 2007 06:26 pm

That is acoustic rock if ever I heard it. I think it sound great, and indeed those drums are well done in the mix.
The vocals are killer if ya ask me. And they fit the mood of the song.

This reminds me of Corey Taylor with Stone Sour a little bit. Which is a good thing. If you don't know who he or Stone sour are it is a side project from Slipknot. A lot more mellow then Slipknot of course but retains that kind of powerful feeling.

Very good indeed.

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