Deep
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Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
I'm a happy HS 6.2 XP user. I just got a shiny new Win 7 machine (i5, 8gb) and wish to run my HS environment there. I'm pretty sure it will run OK (in 32 bit compat mode) and will be much faster. Yesterday I received an email upgrade offer from Cake to go from HS to X1 Studio for $59 and I'm wondering if I should install that instead of trying to port my HS system to Win 7. I generally like to stay with current version of software but I'm concerned about GUI differences and compatability with my HS projects and the other components I use. I reviewed the features and nothing particular jumped out at me. (However, I probably don't understand some of the more advanced stuff.)
Btw I have a UA25 so I guess I'll need Win 7 drivers which are available from Roland web site.
I'd appreciate any comments folks have on differences between HS6 and X1 Studio and which would be best for Win 7 64 bit environment.
Thanks
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/22 00:15:38
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My first thought is that X1 Studio for $59 is a no brainer deal.
That said, I am a huge fan of SHS6. I know of a few users that are running SHS6 on current machines just fine. You can install both.
While SHS6 may be fully functional, X1 Studio will do a better job of taking advantage of your systems capabilities. The X1 interface is definitely different, but I think once you get familiar with it, you will probably like it.
Porting your projects forward to X1 should not be a problem.
And yes, you will need to update the drivers for your UA25.
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/24 08:09:21
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Go for it. I upgraded from HSXL7 to Sonar to X1, as well as upgraded my PC to Windows 7 and haven't looked back. Go 64 bit. You can download the new drivers for your UA25 (that's what I'm using).
Yes there are differeneces with the GUI (I had Sonar 6 LE before that), but in my opinion, all the changes are for the better once you get beyond the "how do I do what I used to" mindset.
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Deep
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/25 17:12:22
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Thanks very much for the feedback guys. I placed the order. The store seemed to have some issues and said to contact support so I sent them an email with my HS serial # so hope that gets sorted out soon.
BTW, is Studio a 64 bit product?
- D
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/25 23:16:03
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Deep
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/26 18:36:26
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Thanks.
I wonder how they "removed" the 64 bit functionality from Essential?
Does anyone like Session Drummer 3? I have SD2 and find it sort of OK (once I find something I like)..
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/28 10:56:01
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W.R.T. 32 and 64 bit installations mentioned by tomixornot: I'm currently on 32bit XP but might be on a 64bit Win7 in a few months. If I get the upgrade can I install 32bit on XP now and then install 64bit version on a new Win7 PC later?
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Deep
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/29 10:15:13
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I haven't read the license details, but generally one can install either version. Main restriction is to only operate the software on one computer. However, that is just my opinion.
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RobertB
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Re:Should I get the Sonar X1 Upgrade?
2012/06/29 23:10:45
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Deep
Main restriction is to only operate the software on one computer.
The operative there is one computer at a time. Your license entitles you to have it installed on several of your own computers. Your can download the appropriate version for a given computer at any time.
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