Cakewalk Loop Manager - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Cakewalk Loop Manager

What is Cakewalk Loop Manager?

Cakewalk Loop Manager leverages the power of the STEAM client to deliver Audio/MIDI loop content.

All current features are done through the STEAM UI.

When I press launch it just opens a folder?

Correct. This is the Cakewalk Content folder. Loops will be delivered into sub-folders under either 'Audio Library' or 'MIDI Library'.

The STEAM client installs to here:
%installdir%\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Content

In reality, this will likely be:
"C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\SteamApps\Common\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Content"
"C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\Common\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Content"
"E:\SteamLibrary\Common\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Content"

I don't own SONAR or Music Creator 6 Touch. Can I still use this in my DAW?

Yes. We primarily deliver loop content to Windows Users as REX2. As long as your Windows DAW supports this file format you should be able to utilize the loops.

You can read up on REX2 files here[en.wikipedia.org].

Why release content this way as opposed to DLC for SONAR/Music Creator?

Since May of 2013, we received a large number of requests from the community for additional loop content. In the process of developing a solution we ran into a potential issue. When DLC is added to an application on STEAM, it requires a complete rebuild. This could potentially lead to issues with users working configurations of SONAR or Music Creator.

The safer solution was to release content separately. This also opens up a few more doors for us in regards to STEAM Community feature integration.

I bought a few packs but I don't want to install 20GB on each of my machines.

Fortunately, since one of the latest STEAM client updates, users can select which DLC components are downloaded.

This can be down by:
• Right -Click on Cakewalk Loop Manager
  
• Go to Preferences
  
• Go to the DLC Tab
  
• Un-check anything you do not wish to install.

Will there be more content?

Yes, we're planning to release content in 'waves'.

[https://www.twitch.tv/ronjester]

I created a guide for this as well since this guide wasn't searchable in the Community Hub for this Software at the time. Click on my profile and check the Guides link on the right side to find it.

[GibsonPro-Audio]

Himynameishomer, if you have a Creative card, make sure it's set to Creation Mode, otherwise, please make a post in the main MC7 forum, and we'll try to get you sorted out in there. These guide comment threads aren't too conducive to trouble shooting.

[himynameishomer]

I just got music creator 7 and the loop content. when I open the music creator 7 it will load to the logo screen then it closes and goes back to steam.

[GibsonPro-Audio]

Yes, it comes with approximately 150MB of free loop content.

[PRG013]

So, as I can see on the store page, it actually comes with some free loops for my program?

[GibsonPro-Audio]

zhiroc, you'd use loop content in a Digital Audio Workstation or DJ tools to create original songs or productions.

[zhiroc]

OK, as they say "ELI5": what is "loop content", when would I use it, and why should I care? :)

[._.Stashed Girl._.]

Thanks for answer ;)

[GibsonPro-Audio]

Aтαηα¢ιυѕ, correct.

[._.Stashed Girl._.]

So it's only an organizer not a music creator right ?