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I'm wondering what the optimal arrangement is to accomodate the large wav files that each project accumulates?

In one song I have almost a gig of files that are stored in the wavdata file. Is this correct?

If it is, what size hard disk is optimal? Is adding capacity through an external hard drive recommended?

At this time I have a 12gig hard drive and its at 75% capacity. I'm guessing that this is a contributing factor to my recent 'dropouts' while recording.

Thanks in advance for your advice,

Brad
 
In one song I have almost a gig of files that are stored in the wavdata file. Is this correct?
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Well, I don't know. Is it? It's possible (especially if you're recording in 24 bit), if you see what I mean... ;) I have around 35 gigs of audio in my (multiple) audio-folders.

what size hard disk is optimal? Is adding capacity through an external hard drive recommended?
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It is, but I'm getting by with a 80 gig HD partitioned into two HDs, one for apps and one for audio.

At this time I have a 12gig hard drive and its at 75% capacity. I'm guessing that this is a contributing factor to my recent 'dropouts' while recording.
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My audio-drive is almost full all the time. I need to delete files before most recording-sessions (yes, I'm lazy. Need to clean up that HD). I don't think HD space matters as much as SPEED. It's recommended that your HD should do 7200 RPM...
 
My solution is to store each song on a CD-ROM. That includes everything related to that song: the samples, the SONAR-files, the parts created with other devices (FL, Rebirth), the masterfile, etc.
Adding capacity may help for a while, but not with a continuous output of comprehensive sonic creations.
 
I go with a pair of drives (besides c) in pull-out trays. The second being for b/u.
Some projects get to around two gigs.

I just started a third 'set' for b/u. Since the (first) b/u drive is always running, and they are rather large and collect a LOT of 'History', every once in a while I'll put the other one in, dump the data on and take it out.
Ok, I get a little es-scared sometimes.:p And i'm not ready to jump on DVD-R.

Also, when you copy files in mass like that (at least to a wide-open drive) you get a de-fragged copy. Copying and swapping might be faster that de-fraging.
Happy hunting.
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wayne
 
Resonator...thanks. Question....do you configure Cakewalk to automatically store all those files to you CD drive or manually copy them once you're finished working on the song?

Thanks,

Brad
 
There's no way to configure Sonar to store the files directly on CD... but it would be a cool feature. ;)
 
Thanks....a question now about process:

When you copy the project file to the CD does it automatically include all the wav files or do you have to manually copy them to the CD as well?

Are there steps that you take in the beginning when setting up a song (maybe creating an audio folder just for that song, perhaps) that streamlines this process?

Oh...I'm using Pro Audio 9.

Thanks again!

Brad
 
The project file itself doesen't contain any audio at all. The best way to do that if you're using PA9, is to save the project as a bundle. The project is saved with the audio, and you can burn the file to CD. :)
 
bradpenuel said:
Thanks....a question now about process:

When you copy the project file to the CD does it automatically include all the wav files or do you have to manually copy them to the CD as well?

Are there steps that you take in the beginning when setting up a song (maybe creating an audio folder just for that song, perhaps) that streamlines this process?

Oh...I'm using Pro Audio 9.

Thanks again!

Brad
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This would be a good one for an ACKUSFAQ.:D
One way:
In explorer, make a project master folder, and /or a string of sub-folders, songs 1, 2, 3, ect. as needed.
Point Cake's data folder (Global Options? The name changed in ACKUS.), to the song you'r doing, then open the project.
All the data will go to one neat spot.
Wayne
 
I tried starting a FAQ up earlier, but people weren't up to it... ;)
 
Thanks Moskus/Mixit,

I'll try that tonight... and I'll report back tomorrow.

Oh, what's the ACKUS thing? I'll gladly contribute my experience with this to a FAQ if needed.

Thanks again!!

Brad
 
Thanks Moskus/Mixit,

I'll try that tonight... and I'll report back tomorrow.

Oh, what's the ACKUS thing? I'll gladly contribute my experience with this to a FAQ if needed.

Thanks again!!

Brad
 
Oh, what's the ACKUS thing?
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ACKUS :All Cool Kids Use SB LIVE!...

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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...umh.. I mean Sonar !!!

Hey, you know you can use Cakewalk Audio Finder to sort the wave associated to projects ? It's free bundled in SONAR installation CD. Nice & usefull tools to verify your project audio files... ;)
 
I would go for... ALL COOL KIDS USE SOUNDCARDS! :D
 
Hi bradpenuel,

After 2 days off back online again...
Making bundles is indeed the way to include all the wave-files used in your song. But apart from this option I think it's still recommended to create separate folders for each song. That’s where you save all files related to that song. Makes it easier to trace that fantastic snare sound you’ ve used in song 14, or that weird piano loop in song 9, or…
 
I think it's still recommended to create separate folders for each song
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That's one of the better reasons to upgrade to Sonar 2... Then you don't need to do all the work yourself. :)
 
Not if I use loops created in FL that are base on seperate samples...
 
But the loops you import will STILL be copied to the Cakewalk Audio Folder... My recordings are also based on seperate "samples".;)
 
The loop will, but not the samples on which the loop is based. That's what i mean. I usualy create loops form samples in FL. Then I import them in Sonar. If I ever want to alter the loop, I have to do that in FL and sometimes might want to alter the samples also.
 
Oh, I see... we were talking about to different things, then. ;)
 
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