X1 Expanded and VS 700 ?

I report the  Noel Borthwick (CTO, Cakewalk ) answer from the SONAR X1 Producer forum :


"Expanded should work as before with the VS700. The new modules should work just like the previous static modules did and te mechanism to switch through them is unchanged. The code was updated to handle dynamic modules."

Zo


The prochannel new moduls aren't showing up on the vs 700 controls ...i can only control Comp, EQ and sat (the old one) ..the gate and the softube sat isn't showing up on vs 700 ...:(

Hi all,
 
We are aware of this and are looking at options for an update. We do not have an ETA for an update at this time, however we will keep everyone here posted.
 
A workaround is possible; if you want to access the new modules in the ProChannel switch to ACT mode in the CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section. The downside is that you will need to manually set ACT focus by clicking in the module. Like I said, we're looking at ways to improve this.
 
If you find anything else odd with X1 Expanded and the VS-700, please log it here using our Problem Reporter:
 
http://www.cakewalk.com/support/contact/problemreport.aspx
 
Thank you for your continued support and patience.
 
Cheers,
 
Samara

Not being a stir monger, but do I read this as Noel's reply was incorrect meaning that it wasn't tested on the 700C?? This would concern me slightly.... unsure otherwise how to take this.

I can see your point Jayson... it's odd how quick you can feel disconnected by a company sometimes by some things, even when minor in the big scheme really. The 700C still holds so much promise since X1 was released... I think a customizable update for it would tick all the boxes, then we can get options to suit individual workflow etc and everyone is (close) to happy... assuming the design as such permits this. The lack of integration testing that appears to have happened is a bit of shock to me... odd. I think your point about an extension until usable for 700 owners is quite valid too in context. I haven't pulled the trigger for primarily that reason and who is to say it will actually get integrated? The ACT however is a backup solution although a bit tedious when you just need to get on with the project currently at hand. Cheers.

Maybe they're happy with how it is right now. 

Take a look HERE and add your voice there.


Don't forget Sonar is their main selling product and the soul of Cakewalk, it is predictable they'll use their techs to push Sonar farward first.


Don't know if their relation with Roland is as strong as when they designed the VS700. Hardware is not the main purpose for them BUT they could sell more if users was "blown away" with its feature, updated workflow and ease of use.

Samara Krugman

Hi all,
 
We are aware of this and are looking at options for an update. We do not have an ETA for an update at this time, however we will keep everyone here posted. 
  
 
Cheers,
 
Samara

Samara, any update?
 
Cheers,
 
jayson

That being said, I don't get the difference between the "normal" and the REAC version of the v-studio. Hardware is identical.  Is there something that prevent the original from being used in a REAC system?

The really disappointing news is from the X1 announcements section where the fantastic union of Avid and Cakewalk has resulted in a plugin that allows usage of most of the Eucon control surfaces. 

Seems like we may have bet on the wrong horse.

EJ 

bentedgz


The really disappointing news is from the X1 announcements section where the fantastic union of Avid and Cakewalk has resulted in a plugin that allows usage of most of the Eucon control surfaces. 

Seems like we may have bet on the wrong horse.

EJ 

This is kind of ironic considering that Pro-Tools is the only major DAW platform that doesn't work AT ALL with the VS-700C. Luckily the current EUCON surfaces are butt-ugly and wayyyy over-priced. I guess the positive to take away from this is that SONAR can now be used in many studios that have already dropped big money on Pro-Tools rigs.


-e.B