SFP 3.1a Available.

kimgr · Post by **kimgr** » Wed May 29, 2002 8:22 am

... get it on Creamware Homepage.
Or from the mirror on http://www.cyberfarm.dk

Kim.

[ This Message was edited by: kimgr on 2002-05-29 13:24 ]

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Wed May 29, 2002 10:13 am

i just downloading.
is it little strange why we must download whole sfp again? why cw didn't do update only? and why is mod2 update so big (54mb)? what we get with mod2 update?
sorry, i didn't found instalation info. do we must unistal previous version first?

subhuman · Post by **subhuman** » Wed May 29, 2002 10:34 am

sandrob - read the 3.1a readme - a very very small download. Actually I'll just post it here directly just in case:

Important Notes SFP v3.1a

The readme file that is displayed during the installation contains further important notes. This readme file is also included as RTF file (Word, Wordpad,..) that is more convenient to read in the root directory of the installation CD or of the unzipped download.

Changes to v3.1
- Installation problems under Win XP / 2000 fixed*
- Improved reading of AKAI CDs under Win XP.
- Unregistered devices are not installed anymore.
- Loading devices from the menu in the Routing Window works as in previous version now (click or drag’n’drop).
- Numerous fixes and optimizations (unfortunately the whole version must be downloaded again for this reason)
* see the following note on the ASPI driver

Installation

On your ’personal page‘ of our homepage you can download a file called allkeys.skf which allows you to import your keys in the setup dialog. If you forgot your login, you can create a new one with just your hardware serial number (-> my page -> Change password) to get access again.

Download the SFP application (sfp_3_1a.zip/sit) and unzip the ZIP file with the option ‘Use folder names’* into an empty folder. If you own the Modular2, download the Modular update (m2_sfp_3_1a.zip/sit) and unzip it into the same folder you unzipped the application files to, also with the option ‘Use folder names’. There should be a ‘Modular 2 Modules’ folder on the same level as the application folders (App, Devicrs, Driver,...) and a ‘Modular2’ subfolder of the Devices folder then. (On the Mac you must manually move the ‘Modular2’ folder into the

evices folder.) Then start the installation with setup.exe.
*default of unzip tool in Windows XP

Under Windows XP/2000 in some cases the setup will not start, if the ASPI driver v4.70 is not installed. This driver can be downloaded from Adaptec‘s website (http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/suppor ... /ASPI-4.70). It is still possible that the start of the installation takes some time. The ASPI driver is also important for the recognition of AKAI CDs. If you still do not succeed to start the setup, try to install from drive C:.

If you own optional CreamWare devices, you should install these together with the SFP software. Select the option ‘SCOPE /SP‘ in the setup and enter or import the keys of your devices. A later installation with an OXE file can in some cases be problematic, e.g. the devices of Effect Package 2 are not installed as XCT version or Modular2 modules are installed to a wrong path and do not appear in the Modular menu. We are working on a soon solution for these OXE files.

Some mixer devices like the BigMixer, DynaMixer and the Luna mixers of previous versions are not installed anymore under SFP. However, you can still load these devices from your previous versions or the installation CD of these versions. You can load them directly from there or copy them into the devices folder of SFP.

Application

VDAT does not work under XP/2000/MAC, while under Windows 98/ME only 8 tracks are possible. We will fix this problem with a soon VDAT patch.

Projects of SFP 3.1 that include the devices Channel or Dynamic Mixer cannot be loaded properly in SFP 3.1a. We recommend to delete these devices in SFP 3.1 projects before installing SFP 3.1a.

The preset lists of the Vocodizer are not installed. You can manually copy them from the ..PresetsPlug-InsVocodizer folder of the installation CD or the unzipped download into the ..Presets folder of the SFP software.

There are new versions of the EDS16i and the SB404. If you load a project from a previous version with these devices, the Reference Resolver dialog will come up which must be guided to the new V2 versions of these devices.

topaz · Post by **topaz** » Wed May 29, 2002 10:56 am

did they fix the spdif ? hehe

also what is new in mod2

topaz=modem user.

On 2002-05-29 11:34, subhuman wrote:
sandrob - read the 3.1a readme - a very very small download. Actually I'll just post it here directly just in case:

Important Notes SFP v3.1a

The readme file that is displayed during the installation contains further important notes. This readme file is also included as RTF file (Word, Wordpad,..) that is more convenient to read in the root directory of the installation CD or of the unzipped download.

Changes to v3.1
- Installation problems under Win XP / 2000 fixed*
- Improved reading of AKAI CDs under Win XP.
- Unregistered devices are not installed anymore.
- Loading devices from the menu in the Routing Window works as in previous version now (click or drag’n’drop).
- Numerous fixes and optimizations (unfortunately the whole version must be downloaded again for this reason)
* see the following note on the ASPI driver

Installation

On your ’personal page‘ of our homepage you can download a file called allkeys.skf which allows you to import your keys in the setup dialog. If you forgot your login, you can create a new one with just your hardware serial number (-> my page -> Change password) to get access again.

Download the SFP application (sfp_3_1a.zip/sit) and unzip the ZIP file with the option ‘Use folder names’* into an empty folder. If you own the Modular2, download the Modular update (m2_sfp_3_1a.zip/sit) and unzip it into the same folder you unzipped the application files to, also with the option ‘Use folder names’. There should be a ‘Modular 2 Modules’ folder on the same level as the application folders (App, Devicrs, Driver,...) and a ‘Modular2’ subfolder of the Devices folder then. (On the Mac you must manually move the ‘Modular2’ folder into the evices folder.) Then start the installation with setup.exe.
*default of unzip tool in Windows XP

Under Windows XP/2000 in some cases the setup will not start, if the ASPI driver v4.70 is not installed. This driver can be downloaded from Adaptec‘s website (http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/suppor ... /ASPI-4.70). It is still possible that the start of the installation takes some time. The ASPI driver is also important for the recognition of AKAI CDs. If you still do not succeed to start the setup, try to install from drive C:.

If you own optional CreamWare devices, you should install these together with the SFP software. Select the option ‘SCOPE /SP‘ in the setup and enter or import the keys of your devices. A later installation with an OXE file can in some cases be problematic, e.g. the devices of Effect Package 2 are not installed as XCT version or Modular2 modules are installed to a wrong path and do not appear in the Modular menu. We are working on a soon solution for these OXE files.

Some mixer devices like the BigMixer, DynaMixer and the Luna mixers of previous versions are not installed anymore under SFP. However, you can still load these devices from your previous versions or the installation CD of these versions. You can load them directly from there or copy them into the devices folder of SFP.

Application

VDAT does not work under XP/2000/MAC, while under Windows 98/ME only 8 tracks are possible. We will fix this problem with a soon VDAT patch.

Projects of SFP 3.1 that include the devices Channel or Dynamic Mixer cannot be loaded properly in SFP 3.1a. We recommend to delete these devices in SFP 3.1 projects before installing SFP 3.1a.

The preset lists of the Vocodizer are not installed. You can manually copy them from the ..PresetsPlug-InsVocodizer folder of the installation CD or the unzipped download into the ..Presets folder of the SFP software.

There are new versions of the EDS16i and the SB404. If you load a project from a previous version with these devices, the Reference Resolver dialog will come up which must be guided to the new V2 versions of these devices.

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Wed May 29, 2002 12:26 pm

... as cw said: problem with loading akaies is fixed, opening devices from routhing window with just click (or drag & drop).... old projects works... everything works for me... sfp is great! looks like this update don't need fix for crashing on double click on text window?
cw, i love you

p.s. i tried classic mode too. white screen of death are gone to legend

_________________
got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you

[ This Message was edited by: sandrob on 2002-05-29 14:15 ]

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Wed May 29, 2002 1:38 pm

I'm downloading now and will reserve my love for Creamies when I get a chance to check for myself. Anyone confirm they fixed the tripleDAT sync function? That'll be the first thing I check for sure. Glad to hear other annoyances have been repaired.

Maybe I'm missing something. Are we supposed to uninstall the old version of SFP before installing this new version?

The Z Station · Post by **The Z Station** » Wed May 29, 2002 1:51 pm

Muchas Kimgr!

The speed I say, the speeeeed!!!! I don't think she can handle it, captain!

Grats!
Z

darolek · Post by **darolek** » Wed May 29, 2002 2:34 pm

On 2002-05-29 14:38, krizrox wrote:
Are we supposed to uninstall the old version of SFP before installing this new version?

Good qustion !
Will unwanted devices after upgrade (without uninstalling the old version) to 3.1a still available in every menus ?

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Wed May 29, 2002 3:00 pm

i first make projects and presets backup, than 3.1 unistal, than instal 3.1a and everything working nice

(by now)
... and now i go to sleeeeep...zzzzzzzzz.....

Noctulius · Post by **Noctulius** » Wed May 29, 2002 8:50 pm

Well, is that more than once reported "impossibility of work" with 24-bit WDM fixed? Could anyone who has already installed 3.1a try, say, WaveLab or SoundForge 24-bit Wave recording and say if it's ok?

bosone · Post by **bosone** » Wed May 29, 2002 11:31 pm

i'm downloading it... the server is SOOO slow!!

at0m · Post by **at0m** » Wed May 29, 2002 11:45 pm

Speed report: 17kb/s from Creamware, 45kB
/s from KimGr's page

Thanks, Kim!

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Wed May 29, 2002 11:57 pm

On 2002-05-29 21:50, Noctulius wrote:
Well, is that more than once reported "impossibility of work" with 24-bit WDM fixed? Could anyone who has already installed 3.1a try, say, WaveLab or SoundForge 24-bit Wave recording and say if it's ok?

same as before. 24bit alt work - 24bit won't.
playback only 16bit possible.

Noctulius · Post by **Noctulius** » Thu May 30, 2002 1:30 am

Crap.

castol · Post by **castol** » Thu May 30, 2002 1:46 am

why is mod2 update so big (54mb)? what we get with mod2 update?

oh?

anyone care to speak up about this large mod2 stuff?

[ This Message was edited by: castol on 2002-05-30 02:47 ]

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Thu May 30, 2002 4:02 am

I'd love to know as well ... I'm still very happily sitting on 3.01, but if the ModV2 is improved then show me the server !

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Thu May 30, 2002 4:58 am

hey kim, the Japanese Pulsar community also thanks you for the mirror. I think I'm the only one that's registered on planetZ, but anyway, it seems like they check here once every so often.

[ This Message was edited by: kensuguro on 2002-05-30 06:00 ]

castol · Post by **castol** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:04 am

i nominate spirit to spill the beans....of course anyone else is welcome to as well.

is there like no readme or something?

i've been on 2.52 since having gotten my elektra, so i don't know how the updates really look.

dbmac · Post by **dbmac** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:06 am

3.1a M2 download contains two directories, modules and patches. The contents are 154 files and 88 files, respectively, totalling 56,518 kbytes.
This is almost the same as v3.1 Mod2, which had the same number of files, totalling 56,487 kbytes.
Not a dramatic difference.
/db

borg · Post by **borg** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:30 am

thanks kim!!! this is service at its best! (staggering average speed of 78KB/sec!)