Tom123
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Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
I am thinking of upgrading to X2 but i currently use 8.5 Producer. Until I fully grasp the X2 can i still have 8.5 to use or once i install X2 does that upgrade everything to it?
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 09:32:53
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Yes, you can have as many versions of SONAR both 32 and 64bit as you own. With the exception of shared utilities and plug-ins, each installs in a separate directory.
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Tom123
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 09:33:46
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thank you! and great to know.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 09:43:39
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I would add, it is a good idea to keep the prior versions installed as long as there is disk space for them. Each version typically takes up less than 200MB. The bulk of disk used by SONAR are content such as loops and plug-in sample libraries. Content can be shared by all versions of SONAR. Having older versions installed can: - Aid with transitioning, as you want to do
- Add plug-ins that are no longer included
- Assist with problem solving such as open older projects that have problems with newer versions
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 11:36:50
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Just be sure to keep the 8.5 version of projects separate if you work on them in X1 or 2. If you change effects or use X stuff you might have problems opening them in 8.5.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 11:43:08
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That is true. It is a good idea to work on a copy of the original project whenever opening an older project in a newer version of SONAR. Each version does introduce some changes that might not be compatible with a previous release.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 11:46:38
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+1 to what AT said. I have two main Sonar files, One says "Sonar 32" and the other "Sonar 64"
An interesting thing too, I still have the demo of X1 installed but of course cannot open it, but I think some of the plug ins will work in 8.5 now?? not sure because I haven't used them, but I'm sure my plug in list grew the day I installed the X1 demo.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 11:50:25
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Yes and some of the shared items get updated with the demos too. Those updates do not expire or it would break your existing installation.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 17:12:23
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Begin humor.
I have every version since 8.0(lastest update) to X2a. They all get along for the most part but sometimes they get rowdy and I have to lay down the law. ;-)
End humor.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 17:26:19
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I may be checking back in my most recent 8.5 for a few things. I've got alot of interest in the matrix at the moment. Seeing if I have the same experience on each version.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 18:03:41
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Would home studio 7xl and sonar x2 live happily ever after on the same machine?
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 18:06:00
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Yes, all Cakewalk software plays well together.
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Re: Can X2 and 8.5 exist on same PC?
2013/06/20 19:05:47
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Yes.
You can even both running at the same time. I used to
do in those days when I was trying to customize my X1 color sheme
to make them look as 8.5.
as well I still have the latest version of X1
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