When I play a certain part of the song or when I try to export it, Cubase freezes. It is to 99,99999% definitly LoopMash. Since I use like 5 VSTs + LoopMash and only when I turn off LoopMash, I can export completly.
2 hours ago the error didn’t occur when I played the part in the track. Back then I didn’t export so I didn’t know I had this issue.
I suppose it has something to do with switching the drum kits in a very fast pace (32th notes).
And even if I solve the issue the thing after that might be the next issue:
I added all those funny effects, you know? In LoopMash it self. The reverse effect, the slower-pace effect and so on and on. <----- This MIGHT be the problem after that.
But I seriously don’t get how it can freeze now.
The funny thing is:
When I wait in the playing-mode, after 5 minutes it unfreezes. I dunno anymore what happens with the drums, but one instance of Absynth starts to play one part of a pattern and it keeps going. Even if I play the song from the beginning or press stop. The one Absynth note keeps on playing. That’s why I thought it might be Absynth, but I can render everything perfectly without LoopMash.
Can you help me out with that? Please no work-arounds like:“Use another plugin” or “Make it 4/4 instead of 32/4”.
If you guys want, I can provide you with the project file, pictures, videos or sound relating my issue.
Have you tried Render in place for LoopMash? Have you tried exporting LoopMash into the project as an audiofile instead of freezing? (If you don’t have 8.x) You can then turn off LoopMash and hopefully be able to export the project.
I had a similar problem with Halion Sonic and it only happened in one project. To be honest I have not had it again, so it was obviously some unholy combination of software I was using that was effecting it.
It might help if you gave the details of your system and the vsti’s being used.
You have to click on the part you want to render to highlight it - well actually it is darker but you know what I mean. If you track consists of many parts highlight them all, or join the parts and highlight that. Then go to Edit/Render in Place. Choose the current settings and click on that.
Holy effing poop! It’s getting worse and worse!
Instead of rendering the whole project I did as you suggested and tried out single figments.
Those rendered ones have a fucked up and crinkled and distorted and clipping sound.
What the hell is wrong with LoopMash?
It works when I hit play, but for exporting, it’s the same for me. This is probably a bug, because Cubase becomes completely unusable for several minutes. I am forced to close Cubase with the task manager. Here is the display that appeared after 10 minutes of waiting. Render in Place or audio export of the track, nothing works, Cubase freezes.
I work on Cubase 11 PRO and for many years I have been forced to ignore this cool plugin. Steinberg stopped working on this plugin - they generally do not know how to make convenient and working plugins. For them, the main thing is quantity, not quality, so that Cubase can be sold at a higher price. Look for an alternative - Effectrix, Tantra, or in extreme cases LoopMash FX.
it is nice to read that it worked on your side.
At the time it did not work for me.
Now, only 8,5 years later, here is what I have found out about the issue xd:
"LoopMash was a popular tool in Cubase for slicing and reassembling rhythmic audio material. However, it has been discontinued in recent versions of Cubase, including Cubase 12 and beyond. Here are some reasons and details regarding its removal and possible alternatives:
Ownership and Maintenance:
LoopMash was not developed by Steinberg but by an external party. The decision to discontinue it was due to the developers not updating it to be compatible with the latest operating system technologies, particularly on Mac OS .
Compatibility Issues:
As Cubase evolved and updated its software, maintaining compatibility with older plugins like LoopMash became increasingly difficult. This led to the removal of several legacy VSTs, including LoopMash, Prologue, Mystic, and Spector .
Legacy Project Compatibility:
Users with old projects that relied on LoopMash might face issues when opening these projects in newer versions of Cubase. One workaround is to keep a previous version of Cubase installed alongside the new version to access these legacy VSTs .
Alternatives and Workarounds:
While LoopMash itself is no longer available, users can look for alternative plugins or methods to achieve similar results. Some users have successfully installed LoopMash and other legacy plugins in newer Cubase versions using specific methods and installers available online .
Render In Place:
For those who still have access to LoopMash in older Cubase versions, it’s recommended to use the Render In Place feature to convert LoopMash tracks to audio before upgrading to a newer version of Cubase .
If you relied heavily on LoopMash, exploring third-party plugins that offer similar functionalities might be beneficial. Some modern DAWs and plugins provide advanced slicing, dicing, and reassembling features that could serve as suitable replacements."
