Jim Roseberry
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/18 16:48:46
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David Abraham, It's good to see you here! Been a while... 
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kitekrazy1
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/18 17:13:39
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sirdavidabraham
I bought my first Mac because of Final Cut Pro... the plan was to dual boot Windows so I could run SONAR - I never got around to it then I found Logic to be surprisingly performant at low latencies, so I got lured in to the whole ecosystem 😳 I'm now seeing how iPad-based music production is starting to make great strides...wish Cakewalk was part of it.
Proprietary hardware and software is usually a win win. If I went Mac I would go with Logic and not look back. There's less confusion that way. As for iPad stuff the cuteness wore off on me. I use it like a regular tablet. I have all sorts of hardware knick knacks for iPad. I even have an iTrack Solo. I just find it's easier just to plug stiff into a computer instead of iPad.
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sirdavidabraham
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/18 21:10:55
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Jim Roseberry
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It's good to see you here!
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Hey Jim!!! It's been forever...great to see you as well
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sirdavidabraham
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/18 21:17:24
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kitekrazy1
As for iPad stuff the cuteness wore off on me. I use it like a regular tablet. I have all sorts of hardware knick knacks for iPad. I even have an iTrack Solo. I just find it's easier just to plug stiff into a computer instead of iPad.
I only started taking it seriously once a true plug-in model emerged last year. Virtual Synths seem more enjoyable to me when you can interact with them without having to use a mouse. There's also the ability to do real creative work anywhere anytime, on a whim even.
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MJames4208
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/18 21:35:48
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I switched to Mac because I wanted Logic Pro X, but that doesn't mean that I want to stop using Sonar. With Logic it's easier to collaborate with my music collaborators.
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jhughs
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/21 23:47:42
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scook
There is no SONAR for Mac. Rapture Pro and Z3ta+2 for Mac use the Command Center.
Ah, I see it now under requirements; PC only. I'm disappointed but thanks for setting me straight.
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thepianist65
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/22 09:05:16
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I was always a PC user, and having had some experience on MACs many years ago (90's and early 2000's) via work and friends was disappointing at best. I currently use a custom built audio PC as my studio, and it is a single purpose machine, I don't do anything but run Sonar and the rest of my studio. It has run pretty well for the past few years. I have had a problem with the custom PC during this time requiring a new motherboard, that began with a corruption in Windows that to this day I have no idea why. I have on very rare occasions even had some alleged disk corruption or errors that required scanning the hard drive. Even a blue screen once or twice, though not a deadly one.
That same year (2012)that I purchased my custom built machine (about 2,100 bucks I think) (I'm thinking for my next maching,Mr. Roseberry, I'm going with you, just so you know, sir) I looked at a Mac mini for a friend, and decided to replace my aging PC laptop (non studio) to use as my everyday machine, and got the Mac Mini. This Mac is definitely the best computer I have ever owned, and while I don't do anything strenuous with it, or do any of my music on it, I easily upgraded the RAM to it's max (16), which I bought from 3rd party, popped it in within 5 minutes or less) and now I just keep it up to date with the latest OS X versions, etc. This machine has not only been virtually flawless, but it still runs a beautifully as it did when I purchased it.
I don't know for sure if the hardware itself is superior to a high-end PC, but the user experience is fantastic. Once you consider the integration with my iphone and ipad, the system is convenient, fast, and virtually trouble-free. I don't know if using Logic would give me the same experience (with a more powerful Mac, of course), but I believe that most folks' love for Macs are not the result of marketing style over substance. I believe their whole ecosystem is superior, and if it weren't for my love (and familiarity) of Sonar and my I would at least consider switching to a MAC for my studio, too. I'd love it if Sonar was written natively for Macs, as well.
The new mac Pro has obvious drawbacks, though, and I am not sure I'd consider using an iMac (even a loaded one) as my studio computer.
So for my Sonar studio I use a PC. For everything else. My little Mac Mini is a joy to behold.
Nuff, said...I'm out.
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urock
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/23 16:08:55
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As a former Sonar user (CWPA through X3) that occasionally uses bootcamp to access my old Sonar files, I would buy the Mac version if comes out. However, I am not getting my hopes up given the years of "no MAC version ever" responses.
I would also be ready to upgrade my old Project 5 license if they rebooted that as cross-platform.
In any case the announcement got this "former Sonar user's" attention. I am told from the announcement that "this is something do you not want to miss" I will tune in on June 1. I hope June 1 lives up to the hype or it will squander good will.
So, in sum, Mac version of Sonar or a derivative, please.
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urock
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/26 13:11:54
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I've got money set aside to purchase either Scuffham S-gear or a Sonar on the Mac upgrade on June 1. This is like buying a lottery ticket. I can dream that Sonar Mac will happen until June 1. Then like the lottery, the dream will likely be shattered!  At least I'll get a great amp sim.
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Frostysnake
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Re: Apple Mac
2016/05/26 13:41:12
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As for iPad stuff the cuteness wore off on me. I use it like a regular tablet. I have all sorts of hardware knick knacks for iPad. I even have an iTrack Solo. I just find it's easier just to plug stiff into a computer instead of iPad.
Agreed...I too have an iTrack Solo...love it.
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