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2015/08/09 12:43:17 (permalink)

All my Sonar versions since X1 are upgrades. Can I do a fresh install of Platinum alone?

Surely this has been asked before, but I'm not finding it through search.
 
I'm considering a total rebuild of my computer. Do I have to reinstall all versions of Sonar in order (starting with X1) before I can install Platinum, or can I just prove possession of the previous versions, and install Sonar as new?

Sonar Platinum, Win10 64bit, i5 with 32gb ram, 480gb SSD C drive, 240gb SSD scratch drive, 2tb Cakewalk project drive, dual 24" monitors, M-Audio M-Track Quad, Event TR8 monitors, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones, lots of guitars and other toys.
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    Re: All my Sonar versions since X1 are upgrades. Can I do a fresh install of Platinum alon 2015/08/09 13:14:36 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby pencilartist 2015/08/09 13:28:25
    Yes (to the subject line question). All upgrades with the exception of the SONAR 8.5 download upgrade are full retail versions. Some plug-ins and content may be discontinued from version to version but each upgrade is a complete version. Upgrade in this case refers to special pricing only.
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    Re: All my Sonar versions since X1 are upgrades. Can I do a fresh install of Platinum alon 2015/08/09 13:21:42 (permalink)
    Thank you, scook. That makes life so much easier. X1 can just sit in it's box. :)

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    Re: All my Sonar versions since X1 are upgrades. Can I do a fresh install of Platinum alon 2015/08/09 13:28:50 (permalink)
    You might want to take a look at http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3217211 for the plug-ins not included in Platinum. To add missing plug-ins use the advanced install option of the previous versions. V-Vocal is a special case which requires installing the actual SONAR program to get the plug-in. The rest are separately selectable in the custom pick list during an advanced install.
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