Re:8.5.3 64bit (studio) vs. X1 (studio) 64bit?
2011/08/25 08:08:21
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I assume by "gain" you mean what are the benefits of upgrading to X1 from 8.5.3?
X1 is a very different beast than 8.5.3. some people have real problems with some of the functionality that changed from the 2 versions. the toolbars are gone and replaced with the Control Bar, the Smart Tool Heads Up and other panels.
Pro Channel is an integrated channel strip which is very handy. some people have problems with it, tho. there are other plugin and synth additions as well.
the browser is actually pretty cool, I find it especially useful for FX and Synths. it's a much better system than right clicking to add from an expanding menu.
X1 is a very different workflow than 8.5.3, but I have found that after you learn it that it is a good system. I do miss having some of the one click icons on the front panel, such as save, import, export, etc. but it is a very powerful system.