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by astroman
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SSD FRESH, highly recommended utility for your PC
Replies: 5
Views: 1442

Re: SSD FRESH, highly recommended utility for your PC

That link started a lot of rubbish on my iPad, like request to install a VPN and starting the iTunes store :o
Not really convincing... rather Ring the Alarm :D
by astroman
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Cool Gear PCI to PCI Expansion
Replies: 30
Views: 15879

Re: Cool Gear PCI to PCI Expansion

I also went the Adat route with an Asus P4C800 (Intel 875 chipset) and it works flawless. 5 PCI slots, Sata, IDE, AGP graphics, adjustable VCore and thus can run a Mobile P4. avoiding excessive power consumption. It‘s the most „cool“ system I ever had, with a tiny fan driven by a 5V adjustable regul...
by astroman
Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: DAW Win 10 64 new installation, GLITCHES!
Replies: 24
Views: 4804

Re: DAW Win 10 64 new installation, GLITCHES!

Thanks Valis, great advice 8)

I‘m also very happy with Adat communication since a master clock was added. No more sync communication glitches.
(Scope, Pro Tools Adat Bridge, MPC4000)
by astroman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:07 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel

Not really on topic, but just to mention:
The Dynamic Mixer is my favorite Scope mixer. Has all essentials and low DSP footprint.
I may use several, building busses in routing window, sometimes (very simple submixes) replaced by a Micro Mixer.
by astroman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:59 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: With or Without Windows Defender?
Replies: 40
Views: 8584

Re: With or Without Windows Defender?

Terminology mess... ;) UEFI is a BIOS replacement (the software controlling the machine‘s hardware). MBR and GPT are different partition schemes, the basic structure of the disk and relevant to boot. NTFS is a file system that‘s written to the partitioned disk, and not related to the partition/boot ...
by astroman
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel

You may try a Dynamic Mixer with that trio and use the direct outs to send to destination.
(in non Xite Scope the DSP load by single Channels was at least noticeably higher than all under 1 surface)
Channel got a lot of features: midi, invert and 2 inserts.
by astroman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: DANGEROUS VIRUS: "LOJAX", PLEASE READ AND TAKE CARE
Replies: 39
Views: 22279

Re: DANGEROUS VIRUS: "LOJAX", PLEASE READ AND TAKE CARE

I feel your pain. Respect for sustaining the battle 8)

cheers, Tom
by astroman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: WINDOWS 10 yeah, BUT... Which one? MODS and Scripts ISO
Replies: 6
Views: 1567

Re: WINDOWS 10 yeah, BUT... Which one? MODS and Scripts ISO

I got used to browse the internet via iPad only, atm on an Air One (small scratch in the upper left corner, $60). IOS 12 is the latest version for this device, does most sites but fails on super modern coding and media. (perceived 5%) It can locate download locations, but to receive I switch to anot...
by astroman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel
Replies: 11
Views: 1961

Re: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel

It‘s probably due to the layer for external communication per device.
Each channel device needs it‘s own, while a mixer made of many channels only needs one.
by astroman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: DANGEROUS VIRUS: "LOJAX", PLEASE READ AND TAKE CARE
Replies: 39
Views: 22279

Re: DANGEROUS VIRUS: "LOJAX", PLEASE READ AND TAKE CARE

Did you try to get into „recovery mode“ to stop the (obviously failed) update procedure ? Iirc it‘s F8 (or F6) pressed at the right moment after boot, but before Windows loads. You get at least access to the file system and (possibly) may be able to roll back the update. (I‘m no expert in this area ...
by astroman
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:21 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anyone into Bitwig 4?
Replies: 7
Views: 1719

Re: Anyone into Bitwig 4?

The „clip pushed, loop based concept, which is not appealing to me...“ might become useful, once you have more sections of your own compositions ready.
It allows to quickly built variations of the arrangement as backings to further improvisation or whatever ideas.
by astroman
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:10 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM
Replies: 30
Views: 3553

Re: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM

Thanks Bud, that confirms my quick search for Intellifex Sounddiver. No big deal, though... at least I could start my own adaption (... one day) :D The reverb section of the Intellifex is rather close in character to the PT reverbs. The more sophisticated Intelliverb probably even closer, but these ...
by astroman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM
Replies: 30
Views: 3553

Re: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM

The Mini M1 is just the entry model from 2020, 8GB, 245GB SSD. I use Apple‘s AU Lab as a plugin host for Zynaptiq (UnVeil, UnFilter, UnMix Drums, Morph, PitchMap), Polyverse (Manipulator, Supermodal), Valhalla (VintageVerb, Plate), Virtual CZ. Tried Logic Pro (no joy), Bitwig, best audio editing exp...
by astroman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM
Replies: 30
Views: 3553

Re: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM

I once had the EMU Proteus 2 (Orchestral, 19“ unit) and the same content in SF2 format. The latter loaded into STS was a total disappointment, it loaded just the samples and skipped all programming. Even the humble 4MB rack unit clearly outperformed it. Your E64 still makes sense 8) Sounddiver 2.x (...
by astroman
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM
Replies: 30
Views: 3553

Re: Stripped-down Windows 11 version runs on as little as 2GB of RAM

Tbh recently I was quite surprised how great some „vintage“ Akai sample CDs sounded. A lot of that stuff floats abandoned on the internet. I downloaded some ISO images out of curiosity and to try out the CD drive of my MPC4k... with the funny side effect that it triggered my interest in Scope’s STS ...
by astroman
Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got a new midi controller keybord, period!
Replies: 39
Views: 4604

Re: Got a new midi controller keybord, period!

They may have added the (key) functions in a later revision, but probably you can update the firmware so an older version only lacks the labels...
A search with „revision update key function“ (or similar) may reveal details.
by astroman
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rackmode by Cherry
Replies: 7
Views: 1686

Re: Rackmode by Cherry

Probably 1974-1976 when Moog had become part of Norlin. See bottom left of ad.
They choose a good mic: Sennheiser MD431 8)
by astroman
Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got a new midi controller keybord, period!
Replies: 39
Views: 4604

Re: Got a new midi controller keybord, period!

Sorry to read about the failed controller :(
At least now you know what to look for and there are lots of these on market.

Sending a smile across the ocean, Tom :D
by astroman
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Strange difference between Adat A and B (2nd gen)
Replies: 12
Views: 1979

Re: Strange difference between Adat A and B (2nd gen)

Yes, PT‘s „Superclock“ (256 x sample Frequency) is a kind of nightmare ... and the only way to externally clock a Mix24 system. I‘ll probably exchange the > 20 years old connectors instead of getting other cables.
(but at least everything seems to work right now and I can use Scope again) :)
by astroman
Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Strange difference between Adat A and B (2nd gen)
Replies: 12
Views: 1979

Re: Strange difference between Adat A and B (2nd gen)

I wonder why the OP´s issue happens when using a Mutec-MC7 masterclock though. It´s a precise device. Simply because OP is too stupid to setup a 5 items routing window properly :D :oops: The Adat lines between Scope and PT now both work as expected and null as in the old days. On the MacMini it‘s d...