Installing Sonar X2a

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2014/10/11 11:15:22 (permalink)

Installing Sonar X2a

Hello.  I had to redo my DAW software environment and so need to do a new install of Sonar X2.
 
Can anyone tell me what all is installed with Sonar.  From memory, the installation includes the Sonar Producer .exe, a folder of Loops and One-Shots, the Dimension Pro .exe, and "Sample Content". 
 
What is in the Sample Content?  Is there anything else that gets installed?
 
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    Anderton
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 11:35:39 (permalink)
    Do you not have the original distribution media (discs or downloaded files)?

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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 11:40:19 (permalink)
    Here is a table listing the contents of each version of X2 http://www.cakewalk.com/D...p;help=Comparison.html
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 11:58:53 (permalink)
    Hello.  I do have the Install discs, tho' I confess I haven't examine all of them to see what is on them.
     
    I ask this question because a) I don't want to install stuff I don't need (like Artist Demo Projects); and b) I'm trying to plan what installed stuff I will put on which HD in my system.
     
    Thanks scook, for the link.  This is helpful.
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 12:01:38 (permalink)
    Oh, additional question: is it OK to have all plug-ins (32 bit and 64 bit) in the same plug-in folder, or should I make a separate folder for 32 bit plug-ins and another for 64 bit plug-ins?
     
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 12:09:24 (permalink)
    As far as the application is concerned, it does not matter where plug-ins are installed as long as the dlls are in the VST scan path. Some plug-ins use the same name for 32bit and 64bit versions which could be an issue.
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 12:49:08 (permalink)
    OK.  Thanks guys.  I have to go install some software now.
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 12:50:30 (permalink)
    I thought the installer automatically creates separate folders for 32/64 bit VSTs? (the "x86" addition for 32 bit)

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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 13:04:02 (permalink)
    In a 64bit installation the X-Series installs some bundled 32bit plug-ins in the 64bit VSTPlugins folder.
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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 13:21:23 (permalink)
    Check the upgrade prices in the cakewalk store for X3. They might tempt you at this stage


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    Re: Installing Sonar X2a 2014/10/11 22:15:26 (permalink)
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    Check the upgrade prices in the cakewalk store for X3. They might tempt you at this stage



    Might want to wait a day or two.   Prices have been going up and down of late, but right now they're up.
     

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