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BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files #233315 01/06/14 01:30 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	I have 2014 BIAB installed plus sampletank 2.5. Sampletank is authorized and I can hear sounds from it when running in stand alone mode. All the audio files are in the C:\programfiles(x86)\IKmultimedia\Sampletank 2.5\Band In a Box sub-directory where they are supposed to be. In BIAB selecting Hi-Q menu choice from mixer pop-up- BIAB will report files as missing: for example a drum part: Hi-Q 001 01 Drums, Acoustic, Rock Kit SampleTank.tgs not found in C:\Program Files (x86)\IK Multimedia\SampleTank 2.5\Instruments\Band-in-a-Box\ or strings: Hi-Q 050 01 Strings, Ensemble, Movie SampleTank.tgs not found in C:\Program Files (x86)\IK Multimedia\SampleTank 2.5\Instruments\Band-in-a-Box\ Thanks, Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233319 01/06/14 01:41 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,576 Australia	Hi Tom, Navigate to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\IK Multimedia\SampleTank 2.5\ and see if you can find a subfolder called Band-In-A-Box in any of the folders in the SampleTank2.5 directory. If so, please let me know it's path. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233320 01/06/14 01:48 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Noel: I just found a previous forum thread after I posted - sorry to duplicate. The path is c:\Program Files(x86)\IK Multimedia\sampletank 2.5\Instruments\Band In A Box. Sampletank work as a standalone. Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233322 01/06/14 01:56 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Noel: I started BIAB as administrator. When accessing ST I got a yellow pop up menu suggesting I move the band in a box folder up one level and put it under "sampletank 2.5" Does that sound right? I didn't get the pop up starting BIAB in normal mode. I will try it. Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233334 01/06/14 02:27 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,576 Australia	Hi Tom, I wouldn't put the BIAB files up a level. Sampletank needs to have the files it seeks all off the same level/directory. That's usually the default ...\Instruments directory. Have you tried going to BBW.EXE in the \bb directory and setting its permissions to "Administrator"? This is done by right clicking on the file and opening the "Properties" option. If I recall correctly from an earlier post, setting permissions is worth trying. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233384 01/06/14 06:19 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Noel: OK, I've heeded your advice. I set all permissions to 'allow' - - but when I try to adjust sST in DXI window it states I am not running ST in Admin Mode - restart in admin mode. It has full permissions. However the issue of the 'lost' tgs files etc is not solved. BIAB still cannot find the sounds though they are in what seems to be the correct path. Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233387 01/06/14 06:36 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,576 Australia	Tom, My files are in a sub-folder called Band-in-a-box. If your sub-folder does not have the above exact name with hyphens, try renaming it. Also, at some point in time it might pay to shut down and reboot your computer (not simply start it up from hibernate/sleep). Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Noel96 #233456 01/07/14 05:02 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Noel: I'll check the path name, but wasn't it created by the installer? I've given bbw full permissions, as well as all the files in the sampletank folder. Have done a full re-boot and actually re-installed Hi-Q files. That didn't do it. I'm at work, so will check actual path name when I get home. Thanks, Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233462 01/07/14 05:38 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,576 Australia	Tom, See how you go. If the problem persists, it probably means that you'll need to (re)set Sampletank's default path. I'll explain how to do that if you don't get any joy. Out of curiosity ... 1. Are you using the free Sampletank that came with BIAB? 2. Have you authorized ST through IK Multimedia? 3. Have you used ST on earlier versions of BIAB? Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233468 01/07/14 05:50 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,576 Australia	Tom, I'm replying to your recent comments in the other thread. I've noticed from other posts over recent months that logging into your computer as administator is not enough. People have reported that it's actually necessary to go to the file bbw.exe and give it administration priviges by right-clicking on it and opening the files "Properties". Is that how you set BBW.EXE? If not, it's definitely worth trying. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Noel96 #233469 01/07/14 05:52 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Noel: exactly as you say - I did it in properties : Allow read/write in all checkboxes. (for SYSTEM / ADMIN / and USER) Tom Last edited by Tom Leparskas; 01/07/14 05:53 AM.

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233470 01/07/14 05:57 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,576 Australia	Tom, (I'm not sure if you saw this post above so I'm just putting it below in case it slipped past.) Out of curiosity ... 1. Are you using the free Sampletank that came with BIAB? 2. Have you authorized ST through IK Multimedia? 3. Have you used ST on earlier versions of BIAB? Also ... 4. How are you running BIAB (from your computer's hard drive or the USB drive? 5. What directory / folder do you have BIAB installed to? Sorry for the questions but it's important for me to appreciate your set-up. Kind regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233473 01/07/14 06:02 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,092 Melbourne, Australia	Originally Posted By: Tom Leparskas Noel: exactly as you say - I did it in properties : Allow read/write in all checkboxes. (for SYSTEM / ADMIN / and USER) Tom I think Noel means like this: Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 07-Jan-14 11-57-57 PM.jpg (68.69 KB, 99 downloads) 07-Jan-14 11-59-21 PM.jpg (63.28 KB, 99 downloads) 08-Jan-14 12-00-17 AM.jpg (40.32 KB, 100 downloads) BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Noel96 #233474 01/07/14 06:04 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Noel: THIS may answer it - and I never thought of it. Checking IK's FAQ's it turns out ST 2.5 is NOT a 64 bit plug-in. I run Windows 7 64 bit. It's not going to work no matter what.. IK has posted Sampltank 3.0 will be the 64 bit compatible plugin. Amplitude 3 DOES run in 64 - so I've never had an issue with it. OY!! I wish PG Music had that info posted somewhere to save all these headaches. I'll just skip HI-Q for now. Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files AudioTrack #233478 01/07/14 06:18 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Trevor: I've discovered that ST 2.5 is not a 64 bit plug-in. It's in the IK Multimedia FAQ's. I'm running Windows 7 64 bit Professional. Dang - lot of trouble for nothing -skipping HI-Q for now. Thanks, Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233484 01/07/14 06:33 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Mac Veteran M Joined: May 2000 Posts: 38,502 Chesapeake, Virginia USA	Doesn't sound entirely right. Lots of users running 64 bit OS's and the Sampletank included with BB, no? Some few have reported troubles getting it going, though. A Forum Search here should show both. --Mac PGmusic FAQs, Tutorials and Updates! click here You must be Audiominds. www.audiominds.com

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233492 01/07/14 06:49 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Mac, worth finding out. I'm going by what I saw on IK Multimedia. This question was for Logic Pro in 64 bit but the answer seems to include all 64 bit OS. --------- Please note that Logic Pro X is a 64 bit only application. This means that there are some IK plugins which are not compatible at this time. Currently, the following plugins are compatible with 64 bit hosts such as Logic Pro X: AmpliTube 3 AmpliTube Custom Shop T-Racks 3 T-Racks Custom Shop Classik Studio Reverb ARC System ARC System 2 The following plugins are not compatible with Logic Pro X: SampleTank 2 (L/XL/XT/Free) SampleMoog SampleTron Sonik Synth 2 Miroslav Philharmonik Miroslav Philharmonik Classik Edition AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix AmpliTube Fender AmpliTube Metal Ampeg SVX For the individual AmpliTube versions listed above, you can host them inside of AmpliTube 3 or AmpliTube Custom Shop, which supports 64 bit. To do this, please launch AmpliTube 3/AmpliTube Custom Shop and click the 'Custom Shop' logo or launch the Custom Shop from your Programs (Windows) or Applications (Mac) folder. This will open the Custom Shop application, login using your IK User Name/Password. Click up top on the GEAR drop-down menu, select 'Restore My Gear'. This will load in your registered and purchased 'AmpliTube' models into AmpliTube 3/AmpliTube Custom Shop for use in Logic Pro X and other 64 bit only hosts. If you do not have AmpliTube 3 or AmpliTube Custom Shop, you will find a free copy of AmpliTube Custom Shop available in your User Area > My Products on www.ikmultimedia.com. For our virtual instruments such as, Miroslav Philharmonik, SampleMoog, SampleTron, SampleTank 2, and Sonik Synth 2, the move to support 64 bit will come in the form of SampleTank 3, a new version. Please stay tuned for updated release information and pricing on this upcoming version of SampleTank 3. ---------------------- end quote Tom

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Mac #233495 01/07/14 06:50 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,688 Hamlin NY	I have been running ST2.5 on a 64 bit Win 7 Professional for a couple of years now in both Sonar and BiaB with no problems. If the forum search doesn’t help you may need to wrap ST2,5 with a program like J-bridge: http://jstuff.wordpress.com/jbridge/ I use J-bridge on 32 bit VST and VSTis when Sonar’s automatic bit-bridge doesn’t. Sonar may have automatically wrapped ST2.5 on my system, don’t know. All I do know is that ST2.5, which I have had for quite a while now, worked from the git-go in BiaB. OK, a random thought; Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it? 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Mac #233496 01/07/14 06:57 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,092 Melbourne, Australia	I'm running Windows 7 / 64 with the SampleTank included with BB. I haven't had any issues, (well, not once I got through IK Multimedia's registration process). 27 instruments are listed. BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: BIAB2014 doesn't see Sampletank files Tom Leparskas #233497 01/07/14 06:58 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada T Tom Leparskas OP Enthusiast
OP Tom Leparskas Enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 Windsor,Ontario,Canada	Mario: so it's a workaround? Tom

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