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by astroman
Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:00 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Powersampler/3.1 What keys do I need for using the Main stud
Replies: 8
Views: 1156

on this page it says 'all inclusive' for the main studio tools, but of course excludes the additional effect and synth packages.
http://www.creamware.de/en/products/sfp ... otools.asp

confusing anyway, cheers, tom
by astroman
Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:49 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: how to dual boot
Replies: 5
Views: 868

http://preview.connectix.com/trial/ looks somewhat pricey at first glance, but possibly able to improve performance significantly as you can have a bunch of specialized virtual machines with a lean Windows installation on each one. You can freeze one system and instantly switch to over to another, o...
by astroman
Mon Jan 27, 2003 9:03 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: The Python is lurking...
Replies: 8
Views: 1774

I totally agree with Ben and Visilia :cool: WHAT A SYNTH :cool: it was really fun to check the extremely comprehensive manual first (tnx Ben) to get the idea behind the thing. A very clear concept and a functional, yet great looking interface, but significantly different from 'standard' designs and ...
by astroman
Sun Jan 26, 2003 8:44 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: mac dual 1ghz / vst advanced multi process / bug
Replies: 4
Views: 419

Sometime ago Pulsar and MP on the PC was a definite no go and CW warned to use dual CPU mobos. If memory serves me right that was also a bios / chipset issue, but I'm not completely shure. Then there were (at least some) dual boards reported to be usable. The general methods of building software app...
by astroman
Sun Jan 26, 2003 7:41 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Powersampler/3.1 What keys do I need for using the Main stud
Replies: 8
Views: 1156

Have a look into the presets folder of SFP. In the subfolders effects, midi, mixers there's a folder called Basic. I assume all items in that Basic folder belong to 'Main Studiotools', which indeed are included with any version of SFP. If you cannot use those devices, than CW should fix the issue. A...
by astroman
Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:11 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Creamware NOAH announced!!
Replies: 41
Views: 6067

for me it be about $ 600 off
NOAH price - Minimax - Sixstring - ProOne :grin:
just got the Vectron so I could make my own waves or modifications :smile:
I'm seriously considering it...

cheers, Tom
by astroman
Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: mac dual 1ghz / vst advanced multi process / bug
Replies: 4
Views: 419

I dunno how multiprocessing is implemented in Cubase or any details about CW's Asio implementation, but possibly some general hints may explain what's happening. To take advantage of multiple CPUs the software has to be build with a specialized library, opposed to the regular stuff. If a programm be...
by astroman
Sat Jan 25, 2003 1:34 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: CREAMWARE ON MAC BI PRO 867 MGHZ PROBLEM
Replies: 13
Views: 1215

I've never seen such a cable, but from the connector on my board they look like the antic floppy cables, so nothing really special. Since you have an STDM cable, you might show it to some electronic wiz in your area to make one with a different connector. It's easy with the proper tools - and that's...
by astroman
Sat Jan 25, 2003 12:50 pm
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: Not enough DSP memory
Replies: 25
Views: 2616

the DSP ram is used for the task running on the chip, so a different distribution of tasks might indeed have an influence - but I wouldn't hold my breath on it. Like at0mic wrote above, 8 different masterverbs are far from practical use, but of course you're free to design whatever sound you like :s...
by astroman
Sat Jan 25, 2003 12:34 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: CREAMWARE ON MAC BI PRO 867 MGHZ PROBLEM
Replies: 13
Views: 1215

do you have the door full open = on the floor ? then there's a good chance the CPU overheats because it's out of the airflow of the cooler. It's a totally sucking design, indeed. Close it as much as possible and fix with gaffa tape :sad: I know this sound ridiculous, but you'll have to get it runnin...
by astroman
Sat Jan 25, 2003 9:14 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: CREAMWARE ON MAC BI PRO 867 MGHZ PROBLEM
Replies: 13
Views: 1215

Zelbo, what's the brand of the memchips ? Are they marked with 'Apple certified' stickers ? The new Dual G4s seem to be extremely sensitive to this. I've had reproducable errors cured by exchanging extra ram, which was bought according to specs from a local PC shop. You may check this by removing an...
by astroman
Fri Jan 24, 2003 4:40 pm
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: question
Replies: 1
Views: 337

if you want to sell one or two of your old boards and then get a PowerPulsar, then transfering licenses is most easy if you do it before sale.
If you plan a 3-stage sell-one/license-next board it's a little annoying if you do it within a week or so, but it's possible.

cheers, Tom
by astroman
Thu Jan 23, 2003 7:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Great instrument experience -again
Replies: 15
Views: 3438

that reminds me on a stunning performance of violinist Hilary Hahn I once happened to watch on TV. There was that deep unit between instrument and player. When I 'play' keyboard each sound module produces different 'melodies' by a different acoustical response. I have to admit that I'm not a studied...
by astroman
Thu Jan 23, 2003 6:51 pm
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: Not enough DSP memory
Replies: 25
Views: 2616

a single 21065L Sharc has 544 kbits of on-chip cache memory, according to AD-DSP-sel_guide.pdf by Analog Devices.
You might find this (downloadable) paper interesting if you're into hardware :smile:

cheers, Tom
by astroman
Thu Jan 23, 2003 6:40 pm
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: A16 and A16Ultra - What are the differences precisely?
Replies: 2
Views: 856

do you know the brand of converters of the old A16 ? I haven't been able to figure it out.
just curious, Tom
by astroman
Thu Jan 23, 2003 6:32 pm
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: WD Drives are GARBAGE!
Replies: 7
Views: 1256

A couple of years ago WD supplied Apple with quite an amount of (firmware) faulty drives. Those were replaced the proper way free of charge, but the reputation of WD was just like the title of your thread. Everyone counted on IBM those days. Then the whole thing turned, WD was rock solid, according ...
by astroman
Thu Jan 23, 2003 6:06 pm
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: New Card... New DSPs... More Power
Replies: 4
Views: 697

On 2003-01-23 17:33, huffcw wrote: It would be much more sincere of them - and a courtesy to all current owners. and a great favour to all their competitors :wink: You'll have to keep your secrets as long as possible to stay ahead in this kind of industry - that's the way it goes. And imho it's not...
by astroman
Tue Jan 21, 2003 5:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: do you remember where you were......
Replies: 4
Views: 1676

I don't remember exactly but it must have been around the time I realized I was completely addicted to that CW stuff :roll: It's small yet but my 'perfect system', letting me explore sound in any way I want. Outstanding quality and ease of use - just provided a couple of digital monitors so now I ca...
by astroman
Tue Jan 21, 2003 4:45 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: How to set up 2 pcs (cw equipped) for vst systemlink.
Replies: 5
Views: 688

new equation: lightspeed = 10 samples at 48 khz :wink:
when I feed a channel from my mixer to Pulsar via Adat, then back into the mixer (without processing in SFP) and record the mixer's master out then both signals are 20 samples (guess it was about 0.5 ms) apart.

cheers, Tom
by astroman
Mon Jan 20, 2003 6:26 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Pinnacle pc tv vision no sound card installed
Replies: 5
Views: 764

Spirit is right. That would be the best solution because the encoder of a camcorder is much more sophisticated than elcheapo framegrabbers or IOs of standard video cards. The encoder chips MUST be licenced by Sony, so PCI boards including them are rather expensive. But afaik not all camcorders have ...