Problem with Cakewalk CA-2A

WaveLab
1

I just installed the free Cakewalk CA-2A. There is a problem, though, when opening it in WaveLab Elements 9.0.25. When opened, it shows a blank GUI:

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after folding and unfolding, the GUI returns:
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I don’t know if this is a problem with the CA-2A or with WLE. Note, however, that the problem does not show up in Cubase.

2

Is this a VST2 or VST3 plugin? I’ve seen this issue in the past with other plugins but it’s usually the VST3 version and VST2 is OK. I’m guessing that being a free plugin, they didn’t take time to test WaveLab. Also, it’s been made clear that for whatever reason, plugins that work OK in Cubase don’t always behave in WaveLab.

The cause of the issue (WL or plugin) may or may not be debatable but since this plugin was just released and is free, I would report the issue to Cakewalk as well.

3

It’s VST 3. As far as I know, there is no VST 2.x version.

By the way, It’s not a free plug-in (normally, it’s about €99). Cakewalk is just giving it away for free right now! Head on over to the Cakewalk site and get your copy. Also it’s not a new plug-in, but a tried and tested one. I’m sure it has been tested with WaveLab.

Also note (again) that the problem only appears in WaveLab, not in Cubase!

4

It looks like it’s VST3 only for Mac, but VST2 and VST3 for Windows which is interesting.

My apologies, I thought for some reason it was a new plugin they were giving away for free as I had never heard of it until recently from all the promo.

It doesn’t really list the DAWs they support, but I found these specs:

Windows
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or newer processor*
Memory: Minimum 1 GB RAM
Disk space: 100 MB
Screen Resolution: 1280x800 minimum resolution, 32-bit color
Formats: VST3, VST2, AAX and ProChannel module*****

Mac OS X
Mac OSX 10.8 (64-bit Only) or later
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or newer processor
Memory: Minimum 1 GB RAM
Disk space: 100 MB
Screen Resolution: 1280x800 minimum resolution, 32-bit color
Formats: VST3, AAX, AU**

*** Windows XP and Vista not officially supported
** Not supported on 32-bit processors
*** SONAR X1 Producer Expanded or newer required for ProChannel module version**

5

I have CA-2A from my Cakewalk Sonar installation. I’ve recently installed Wavelab Elements (9.0.25); Elements picked up the VST and CA-2A works ok here (Win 10).

Jerry

6

Maybe it’s a Mac specific issue? It won’t be the first time the Mac versions of WL and WLE has had issues.