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Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
Is it just me, or is there a whole new positive vibe around here lately?
Since X3, everyone seems to be a whole lot happier. The bakers and other CW staff are popping in and chatting. Updates for X3 are coming thick and fast... The usual new version posts like "I ain't touching that until the first patch" never really made a show like in previous years (maybe because the bakers beat us to the punch with X3a).
I think there is a real feeling that X3 was better out of the gate that previous versions and the few bugs that are cropping up are getting squashed as fast as humanly possible.
The fun and joy have made a return around here and I for one am lovin' it!
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 17:49:56
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 17:52:38
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Double-like!
X3 is wonderfully smooth and stable so far on my rig, definitely feels like the dev team finally got some time to sweep out the corners and do all the itty-bitty fine-tuning. And yeah it's just enough to shut up the peanut gallery!
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 17:57:37
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+1
My (bad) experience with X2 made me "vanish" for several months and I just came back in when X3 hit the streets. It is very nice to see the interaction on the forums these days... this forum is an awesome bunch of folks!
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 18:05:12
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It's a beautiful thing...
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 18:13:59
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Thanks for the kind words. We really appreciate it!
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 18:46:44
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I agre.
Also, @ CakeAlexS - It's really good to see you again, my friend. I hope all is well with you.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 20:21:41
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I havent spent as much time on the forum and commenting since the pre X1 days, and enjoying it. Not only the interactions on the forum but seeing the bakers here so regularly has been a real boost.
Its great seeing a lot of the old crew here. Clearly even those who left Sonar have.seen the changes and responded by returning.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/21 23:36:19
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garrigus
Cakewalkville? Where exactly is that? I'd like to pay a visit.  Scott
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It's in Gibsonshire, I believe, the land once known as Ro-land.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 07:06:25
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Silicon Audio
Is it just me, or is there a whole new positive vibe around here lately?
Since X3, everyone seems to be a whole lot happier. The bakers and other CW staff are popping in and chatting. Updates for X3 are coming thick and fast...
Yeah, life has become better - although mine wasn't bad while still being married to X2a  I really appreciate all the helpful souls in this forum and especially like the direct interaction with Cakewalk to get some problems sorted out. I hope they stick to what they do at the moment in terms of customer service. I reckon that's also the best kind of advertising a company could do. I keep my fingers crossed for X3c and eventually X3d, sorting out some of the remaining issues ... BTW, when researching troublesome 3rd party products you quickly get the impression that the grass can't be greener on any other (DAW) side. Things that bug us here bug users over there ...
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 08:51:11
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+1 from me. I can finally put the pedal to the metal in X3 now that Roland has released the drivers for the VS 100 this morning.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 10:30:32
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...wicked
And yeah it's just enough to shut up the peanut gallery!
I expect that by "peanut gallery" you mean those who articulated various issues with Cakewalk over the past year or so such as X2 instability and bugs/quirks that many (but not all) users experienced and were never adequately addressed, and a nearly complete lack of interaction or feedback from Cakewalk staff until quite recently. Instead of being dismissive of these users, you may want to consider that the feedback and pressure they provided to Cakewalk may be part of the reason we are seeing what appears to be a significantly improved company! I applaud Cakewalk for releasing a great product in X3, their willingness to support it with patches, and the very obvious renewed commitment to being responsive to users. I for one came very close to jumping to another DAW after a bad experience with X2, but am glad I gave X3 a try first as it is really very impressive and much improved IME over X2. It has been wonderful to know Cakewalk staff are engaging with users to troubleshoot problems and note areas for further improvements. I only hope these past few weeks are indicative of a long term change in approach and not just a short term bump following the release of X3.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 10:42:39
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Agree. It really is nice to have bunch of happy campers, particularly when that is a reflection of an awesome release of Sonar and improved interaction by Cakewalk staff.
Go Cakewalk!
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 19:00:05
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Silicon Audio
Is it just me, or is there a whole new positive vibe around here lately?
Since X3, everyone seems to be a whole lot happier. The bakers and other CW staff are popping in and chatting. Updates for X3 are coming thick and fast... The usual new version posts like "I ain't touching that until the first patch" never really made a show like in previous years (maybe because the bakers beat us to the punch with X3a).
I think there is a real feeling that X3 was better out of the gate that previous versions and the few bugs that are cropping up are getting squashed as fast as humanly possible.
The fun and joy have made a return around here and I for one am lovin' it!
Well said SA! I think the reason is....we've had our share of growing pains between X1 and X2 to where we know where we need to be. We also didn't have any real show stoppers with the initial X3 release, so this really makes people happy. We have our Bakers back talking to us a bit more like the old days and they are really going out of their way to assist people in need. This is huge and one of the things that I have always felt separates Cake from the others. We have a really solid product that really has had some blood, sweat, tears as well as users who have made great suggestions. I believe they are listening to us where in the past, I often wondered how much that may have been the case. I think the whole silent treatment (though I can understand why they may take this stance at times) can really make waves and paint bad pictures. They say no news is good news, but in this field, I would have to say that is the furthest from the truth. The thing that I feel everyone needs to remember is...in a sense, any of the Bakers being here taking part should be respected to where they are not drawn into a battle. Nothing will make them stay away faster than crap like that. I'm not saying we need to always be push-overs, but there has to be respect at all times unless one of the Bakers is out of line with us. I've seen them have incredible will power. Way more than they should at times, which is really commendable. There's nothing better than having an intelligent, respectful conversation without a rant, with the people in this company that can make a difference. Seriously. Think about the power that has alone. A simple thread with good ideas or conversation have often times lead to "you know, we just may visit that idea!" I've seen it. We're also getting patches out really quick. For them to literally patch the initial release means someone was really working hard. They must have found something the last minute to do that. Then we got b really quick and I could have sworn someone mentioned a possible C or something already? Don't hold me to that...but I thought I saw it mentioned. Anyway, this is a great time for us. We'll hit a few bumps in the road but I think there is no question the Bakers are really trying their best to make a difference for the better. No DAW is perfect...and trust me, I've tried several due to being in a business where I got tired of people hanging up on me for not having the DAW they wanted me to use. But my heart will always belong to Sonar. A friend of mine said it best...."Sonar just feels like home". I too am lovin' it! :) -Danny
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 19:16:59
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Danny Danzi
The thing that I feel everyone needs to remember is...in a sense, any of the Bakers being here taking part should be respected to where they are not drawn into a battle. Nothing will make them stay away faster than crap like that. I'm not saying we need to always be push-overs, but there has to be respect at all times unless one of the Bakers is out of line with us. I've seen them have incredible will power. Way more than they should at times, which is really commendable. There's nothing better than having an intelligent, respectful conversation without a rant, with the people in this company that can make a difference. Seriously. Think about the power that has alone. A simple thread with good ideas or conversation have often times lead to "you know, we just may visit that idea!" I've seen it.
Well said, Danny. Danny Danzi
We're also getting patches out really quick. For them to literally patch the initial release means someone was really working hard. They must have found something the last minute to do that. Then we got b really quick and I could have sworn someone mentioned a possible C or something already? Don't hold me to that...but I thought I saw it mentioned.
Again, well said. I have seen people on here belittling the swift updates, saying that X3b should have been ready before release, or that 3c is only equivalent to X2 quickfix, and that it is a marketing ploy. I'm with you, Bro, it seems like they are going out of their way to produce a great DAW. Danny Danzi
Anyway, this is a great time for us. We'll hit a few bumps in the road but I think there is no question the Bakers are really trying their best to make a difference for the better. No DAW is perfect...and trust me, I've tried several due to being in a business where I got tired of people hanging up on me for not having the DAW they wanted me to use. But my heart will always belong to Sonar. A friend of mine said it best...."Sonar just feels like home". I too am lovin' it! :)
-Danny
Same here. I have used Cubase and PT a lot, as well as Studio One and Reaper, but only for work, when I have to. Sonar is the DAW I recommend to people, and the one I use by choice. Cheers, Danny. Jonathan.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 19:17:29
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I'm pretty sure X3c will be here by the end of October :-)
Unless I dreamt it.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 20:06:50
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Congrats on a kick ass release.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/22 21:03:07
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For me the love has always been here. I will comment that it is better to be here when so many are happy.
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Re: Feeling the love in Cakewalkville lately
2013/10/23 01:21:36
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Danny Danzi
The thing that I feel everyone needs to remember is...in a sense, any of the Bakers being here taking part should be respected to where they are not drawn into a battle. Nothing will make them stay away faster than crap like that. I'm not saying we need to always be push-overs, but there has to be respect at all times unless one of the Bakers is out of line with us. I've seen them have incredible will power. Way more than they should at times, which is really commendable. There's nothing better than having an intelligent, respectful conversation without a rant, with the people in this company that can make a difference. Seriously. Think about the power that has alone. A simple thread with good ideas or conversation have often times lead to "you know, we just may visit that idea!" I've seen it.
Well said, Danny.
Danny Danzi
We're also getting patches out really quick. For them to literally patch the initial release means someone was really working hard. They must have found something the last minute to do that. Then we got b really quick and I could have sworn someone mentioned a possible C or something already? Don't hold me to that...but I thought I saw it mentioned.
Again, well said. I have seen people on here belittling the swift updates, saying that X3b should have been ready before release, or that 3c is only equivalent to X2 quickfix, and that it is a marketing ploy. I'm with you, Bro, it seems like they are going out of their way to produce a great DAW.
Danny Danzi
Anyway, this is a great time for us. We'll hit a few bumps in the road but I think there is no question the Bakers are really trying their best to make a difference for the better. No DAW is perfect...and trust me, I've tried several due to being in a business where I got tired of people hanging up on me for not having the DAW they wanted me to use. But my heart will always belong to Sonar. A friend of mine said it best...."Sonar just feels like home". I too am lovin' it! :)
-Danny
Same here. I have used Cubase and PT a lot, as well as Studio One and Reaper, but only for work, when I have to. Sonar is the DAW I recommend to people, and the one I use by choice.
Cheers, Danny.
Jonathan.
With ya all the way Jonathan! :) Yeah it's really a weird situation at times....sometimes people are so frustrated, they feel the need to vent. I've been there, we all have. And it always seems to happen when you either a) lose an important project or b) something horrible happens when a client is present. Then of course you just can't please some people ever no matter what you do. I learned something this year that was so obvious, I'm a bit upset with myself for missing something so blatantly obvious. I'm one of those guys that has a 100% success rate with Sonar support as well as feeling blessed that they have treated me so well past and present. That said, there have been times where I was like "no, this has to be a Sonar issue because this stuff works in every other DAW!" What I failed to realize was, the stuff I was doing in Sonar wasn't the same stuff I was doing in other DAWs. It so easy to overlook something we might do and blame the DAW, ya know? I can't tell you how many times I caught myself in "pilot error". So the key from here on out when it comes to stuff like this...."patience" at all times until everything is exhausted. :) You know....using all those other DAWs really made me appreciate Sonar even more. Especially now that X3 is here. Don't get me wrong, I still wouldn't mind borrowing a few things from some of the others, but I sincerely feel our pros outweigh the cons in this release. I just hope that if there is a C patch, that it addresses the legit issues the rest of our community may be experiencing. Here's to keeping the faith....cheers bro! :) -Danny
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