8.5 vs X1 / Would You ?

For some users, the shortcomings of X1 are not an issue and it is a useable product.  For others the problems are a roadblock and they are waiting for the fixes.

The answer to your question depends on the particular user and their use of the program. 

Bule: it should run fine on your system should you wana update
         id be happy to go over your system pre-install as a updated
         system provides the X-1a a nice place to land, runs very well
         here...  http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10375351

>> Chuckebaby did this ... !!

I am more productive with X1 than with 8.5.3. It's enough!
I like X1.

Although it frustrates me to see how many things are left to be fixed.  I like X1 100% better than any previous version.  The potential is enormous.  I love the new interface and workflow. The Control Bar. The Pro Channel.  The Smart tool. The tool hud. The fact that you can hide/show the control bar. You can float the inspector. The list goes on and on. The Pro Channel alone to me is worth way more than the cost to upgrade.  I still think they should've waited to release it until it had been tested more and bugs had been worked out, but they can't unring that bell.

For me personally, it is an easy answer and that is yes I would upgrade to X1 because I am not experiencing the types of issues that other fine people here are experiencing.

Now, we tend to record a lot of audio material.  Using Superior 2 drums for most of the drums parts (which aren't audio).  I also use more UAD plug-ins then some of the plugs that people have mentioned (like the delay bug) so I might not be experiencing that.  Lastly, I use Melodyne (not V-Vocal) simply because it is the best vocal correction software on the market.  I have applied the Pro-Channel on a couple of projects, but I don't have the same issues others have been seeing with it potentially corrupting a project.

So, as you can see I'm probably not a typical user because I don't use a lot of the stuff Roland provides in the product (like V-Vocal, Session Drummer, Sonitus plugs) as I like the other tools I've been using.

Why don't you describe your setup and what/how you record?  We might be able to say "go for it" or "be careful of ______ until X1b".

Tom

fireberd


I see similar comments on other forums about PT9.  One comment on gearslutz said it was going to take PT11 to get all the bugs out.

Bule, the only way to get pedal steel guitar licks is with a pedal steel guitar.  I used to try to get pedal steel licks with a guitar (I had a Chet Atkins Gretsch at the time) and finally gave in and bought a pedal steel.
 
I can do single string and a few 3 string bends and do overdub some which sounds pretty good but nahhh.
What type do you think I should start out with as a noob. I am an Amp Tech and have worked on a few Steel SS Amps for a steel player down here so that part is covered. 
 
Thanks to everyone who has replied as I really trust you people for great info as always.

StarTekh


Bule: it should run fine on your system should you wana update
        id be happy to go over your system pre-install as a updated
        system provides the X-1a a nice place to land, runs very well
        here...  http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10375351

>> Chuckebaby did this ... !! 
  Ok I ordered it so it should be here in a few days. I'll PM you so you can help me out and once again really appreciate it !!

I'll gladly take the issues I've come across over 8.5.

The look and feel and functionality of X1 is priceless to me. The bugs are annoying and my band mates get a kick of me screaming at the snap to grid and metronome settings every 10 minutes, but I would still upgrade.

The main reason I upgraded is because of Pro Channel. As soon as my friend showed me that (He bought his PC and Sonar based on my experience), I went home and purchased the upgrade.

Thanks Fireberd I contacted them. !!

I would not right now until X1b is out and the reaction is known.  This could be perhaps three weeks from now.  Why load a new program now when 8.5.3 works great and X1B may be free of most bugs soon.