Just did the upgrade from X2 to X3 here's my experience

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2014/10/06 19:29:39 (permalink)

Just did the upgrade from X2 to X3 here's my experience

I did patch after and rescan and reset my VSTs. I performed the install directly without uninstalling anything.
 
  • Smooth - The new EQ with analyzer alone is worth the price of admission. This was the one item I've been needing more then anything else and will improve my workflow a lot because now I don't have to throw in Voxengo Span on to each track to see where it's sitting in the mix.
  • Had to redo my plugin organization, but that only took about 15 minutes. I noticed some improvements in the manager.
  • Addictive Drums is, well addictive, the workflow is really fast and intuitive and I was able to create some original great sounding loops within minutes of first using it. I doubt it will replace my Arturia Spark, which is just straight fun to play on, but it will certainly add to my arsenal of sounds
  • Templates and projects all work and open as expected (I have a template I always use for all my projects).
  • The interface just seems smoother. Like some attention was paid to making sure things just feel good when editing, but maybe this is just placebo because of the UI visual improvements.
  • The PC2A seems to be missing from my Pro channels, which I had before. I did not purchase the update to the CA-2A.
  • Experienced random drop outs BUT, I've always experienced random drop outs. Even when not even playing I'll get audio engine stop errors. This was the same as X2. I still need to play with my settings more for this. It's an annoyance, but it's rare enough can still work on songs, so I'm not dead in the water. Gonna try the core park trick, intel speed step disable, and make sure my intel mb drivers are all up to date to attempt to fix tonight.
Overall, I still have a little more things to setup, but I'm a happy camper and recommend the update to anyone waiting on the fence like I was after all this time.
 
 
 
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    Re: Just did the upgrade from X2 to X3 here's my experience 2014/10/06 19:45:13 (permalink)
    The PC2A should still be there. It does not get removed with the X3 install. The path the the dll is in C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Share Utilities\Internal\PC2ALevelingAmplifier\PC2ALevelingAmplifier_64.dll. Not sure why it would not show up if the dll is still there. Does the PC2A show up as an excluded plug-in in the Plug-in Manager?
     
    To reduce dropouts try adjusting DropoutMsec in Preferences > Audio > Configuration File from 250 to 500 or 750. Read about the variable here http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR%20X3&language=3&help=INI_Files.6.html. Select the advanced radio button at the bottom of the Preferences dialog to see the Audio Configuration File selection.
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    Re: Just did the upgrade from X2 to X3 here's my experience 2014/10/06 21:16:17 (permalink)
    Check out comping. It takes a while to wrap your head around it, but once you do, any other approach seems illogical.

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