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2014/07/16 08:07:03 (permalink)

Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3

Hello everyone,
 
I currently run sonar 6 home studio on my laptop and have been thinking about upgrading for a long time, particularly after being emailed several upgrade deals.
I am looking to upgrade to possibly sonar X3 studio but I have big doubts as to whether my laptop (and sound card) could handle the program.
 
I currently have a Sony Vaio i3 and my processor is an Intel Pentium CPU B970 @ 2.3GHz.
I have 8gb ram so I am not worried about that and the external soundcard I use is an Edirol UA25.
I noticed that the minimum screen resolution is 1200 by 800 but my resolution only goes up to a max of 1366 by 768.
 
If anyone could please offer me advice regarding the processor soundcard and resolution it would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Scott :)
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    Lorty
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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:12:11 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby Eldrak 2014/07/16 08:09:28
    Hi Scott.
    I have an identically spec'd HP laptop and UA-25 and X3PE works fine on it.

    Lorty

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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:16:53 (permalink)
    Hi Lorty,
     
    Thank you for the info and quick reply, much appreciated :)
     
    Are there any issues regarding recording multiple tracks at the same time?
     
    Thanks,
     
    Scott :)
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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:21:22 (permalink)
    Ooo, I just thought of one more question.
     
    I have always had the hard copy CD for installing however if I was to buy and download X3, is there a limit to the amount of time I could re-download it when wiping my system? I like to reset to manufactures settings from time to time to keep a fairly clean system but would only having a software copy be sufficient? I would prefer a hard copy but not sure if it is more expensive at the mo.
     
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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:30:37 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Eldrak 2014/07/16 08:26:19
    It's about $30 for the disks but while ever Cakewalk is in business you can always refresh the link to the download as necessary for any Cakewalk download products.

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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:31:53 (permalink)
    Actually quite silly of me, instead I will download and instal the X3 trial. I completely forgot that I could do this.
     
    Thanks again :)
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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:33:18 (permalink)
    While ever Cakewalks in business you'll always be able to refresh the download link which appears in your online account along with serial numbers and activation codes.

    Disks are usually $30 for the set for any version. You can get the download then get the disks later while that version remains for sale.

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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:35:23 (permalink)
    Thank you mudgel :)
     
    I know they are quite simple questions and once answered appear similarly simple too. I haven't really kept myself up to date with latest technology and instead just spent the long process of learning what I can through using HS 6 and whilst it has been great to use, I now see the limitations for what I would like to do.
     
    Thanks again :)
     
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    Re: Hardware Compatibility with Sonar X3 2014/07/16 08:44:08 (permalink)
    Hi again Scott,
    I have no trouble recording multiple tracks, however, the maximum I have done is 4 audio simultaneously.

    I can happily play back at least 24 tracks.

    It was a good idea to try the trial version first though.

    Lorty

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