so will using X1 be a world of difference than using a portable keyboard?

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2011/02/08 01:06:29 (permalink)

so will using X1 be a world of difference than using a portable keyboard?

Not too long ago the only piece of gear I had was a portable keyboard that cost me about $200.  It was very difficult to sequence on it and if I powered it off - everything would be cleared from memory.  Even though I was limited to what I could do with it - I was able to put together some decent tracks.  I wondered back then what would I be able to do with something that has a decent sequencer that allowed me to work in a way that doesn't hinder my work.  I envisioned something like X1 - especially with Skylight and the drag and drop feature.  Seeing is believing; I am definitely in the future and am looking forward to using X1 as my DAW.  I know a lot of you have used Sonar for some time so X1 may have been refreshing but not completely new in some regards.  As for myself, I know I will be in for a shock of sorts.  From a portable Yamaha keyboard to a full fledged feature rich DAW with lots of soft synths, samplers, a console mixer, a true sequencer, a large colorful GUI... wow man, this is for real.
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    thomasabarnes
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    Re:so will using X1 be a world of difference than using a portable keyboard? 2011/02/08 01:55:17 (permalink)
    I imagine X1 will blow your socks off when compared to just a $200 hardware keyboard with a a built in sequencer!


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    Re:so will using X1 be a world of difference than using a portable keyboard? 2011/02/08 02:10:04 (permalink)
    I would strongly recommend watching all the videos first to get a good idea of what is different from the version you are using(from your join date I would assume Sonar 6).  Pay special attention to the Smart tool, which is a great new asset, but can cause some initial confusion coming from an earlier version. 
    Scott Garrigus' new Power book will be out in March and that may be a great investment for you to get caught up with all the changes that have taken place from previous versions.
    http://www.garrigus.com/

    I came to Sonar from a similar background using a Technics keyboard.  Man, what a change.

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    Re:so will using X1 be a world of difference than using a portable keyboard? 2011/02/08 02:50:14 (permalink)
    So you've been  on the SONAR forum for five years/500 posts without owning SONAR or any other DAW program? That sure shows you're interested!
     
    In one of your posts in 2009 you mention you're using SONAR 8, though???
    post edited by Kalle Rantaaho - 2011/02/08 02:58:03

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