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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:21:30
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I'm sure there isn't an answer for this, yet, but I'd like to know just the same:
Question:
For those of us who wish to stick with SONAR 2017.09, we were promised that when Cakewalk was wound down, we would be provided with a mechanism to re-authenticate our existing code assets without relying on the Cakewalk authentication server.
Will this promise still be kept? I have no expectations of the servers being maintained after this acquisition goes through.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:21:53
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☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2018/02/23 18:34:53
You got Noel in the deal, that's all I need to hear.
 All else is in doubt, so this is the truth I cling to. My Stuff
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:22:11
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Meng:
I am very appreciative of your message and overwhelmed by the excellent news you are sharing with us. I belong to multiple technology community forums personally and professionally, this forum and its' community stand head and shoulders above all others in civility, passion for the product, cooperation with the developers, and honesty. I hope you visit often and benefit from the optimism. I am thrilled to hear that Noel will be remaining on the team. His expertise and transparency have been like none other in this industry. I feel strongly that your investment in this product and the community that comes with it will be mutually beneficial for a very long time. Let us know how we can assist in any way. Thank you again for your openness and interest.
-Don
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:23:05
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bitflipper
You got Noel in the deal, that's all I need to hear.
Agreed - Wow - They said all of the IP (Intellectual Property or Important Person)?
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:23:16
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☄ Helpfulby Wookiee 2018/02/23 18:26:17
I'm not sure where to start. Meng you are a class act and I think it speaks volumes to have the new owner of the company come and engage with our users on day one. I am overjoyed to see this happen! When all this went down last November, it was very emotional for all of us and heartbreaking to see loyal users potentially left out in the cold, especially since the last few years were the golden years of SONAR development. When I first met Meng, he spoke to me about his vision for BandLab and the future of music software and I was convinced that this was one of the most dynamic and forward thinking companies I had come across in the music space. There is no better heir to Cakewalk's legacy I can think of and I'm sure Gibson felt the same way! Meng is also a terrific blues guitar player BTW!! Besides Meng, BandLab has some amazingly talented and competent engineers and staff. I'm honored to be part of his team and working on the next generation of music software, not just continuing the development of what Cakewalk was best known for, but taking it to the next level. With BandLab's deeply integrated social platform and vision there could be some truly exciting possibilities that I look forward to exploring in the near future. I think you can all be confident that not only will SONAR live on but that it will evolve in ways we didn't imagine. Thank you Meng and BandLab for making Cakewalk walk again! PS: Oh and super happy to have my long time colleague Ben Staton join me again! If you haven't checked out the amazing free BandLab platform please sign up and create an account. Here is my BandLab account!
post edited by Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk] - 2018/02/23 18:56:37
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:25:05
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very pleased for you Noel
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:26:14
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Thank you..looking forward to updating my Copy of Sonar..
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:28:21
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Excellent news and thank you for the information. I have been using Cakewalk products for twenty years and have been a Sonar Platinum lifetime user and consider it the best DAW available, I'm sure not everyone agrees but that's my personal opinion. It's great to know that we will be able to continue our workflow and look forward to the future with Cakewalk. It's great that Noel and Ben will be on board also. Thanks for the good news and all the best to the BandLab family looking forward to more information.
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DonM
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:29:13
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Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
I'm not sure where to start. Meng you are a class act and I think it speaks volumes to have the new owner of the company come and engage with our users on day one.
With BandLab's deeply integrated social platform and vision there could be some truly exciting possibilities that I look forward to exploring in the near future.
I think you can all be confident that not only will SONAR live on but that it will evolve in ways we didn't imagine. Thank you Meng and BandLab for making Cakewalk walk again!
I declare February 23rd as International DAW Class Act day. Noel, I can't imagine a better outcome and I hope this works out perfect for you. I am very happy to read this news. -Don
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:31:55
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Outstanding, what a day! What good news!
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:33:41
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Thank you Meng for the reassurance and thoughtful post. As you can see, many of us our very delighted to see Sonar moving forward and it's continuing development. Congrats/thank you for the acquisition and welcome to the Cakewalk forums.....one of the best online communities!! 
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:36:52
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I didn't read a word (I'll do that soon), just knew right now.
But... THAT'S GREEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:39:26
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..\D
That's a hat-tip from the losguy
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:40:18
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Good luck for the future of SONAR and to all the 'Bakers'! 
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:40:21
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Best news of the year!
I'm especially happy to hear that Noel is in the team.
Long live SONAR or whatever your name will be!
A DAW formerly known as SONAR.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:40:48
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GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT NEWS !
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:41:29
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☄ Helpfulby bodhi65 2018/02/23 21:29:20
Welcome Meng, and welcome back Noel.
If the months and years ahead are half as good as your introduction letter, I suspect we'll be very good friends indeed. Those of us who have stuck with and fallen in love with Sonar over the years have recently had a very sobering realisation as to what is on offer elsewhere, and frankly, it is bleak compared to what this DAW and this vibrant community has become. It was always forward thinking and pioneering - and now it seems even more vision and drive will be added to it.
I am personally really, really looking forward to NOT worrying about other DAWs for a long long time. Phew! :O)
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:46:39
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This is good news.
I've been working with a couple other DAWS since the announcement of Cakewalk folding and I've got to say, they just don't stack up. Other opinions may vary, but for me, Sonar is just the right fit.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:46:55
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☄ Helpfulby DonM 2018/02/23 19:30:18
Funny, yesterday I notice how this forum was just at a all time low for posts and participants. I've taken to posting questions in Software because that's been the only active sub forum. There seems to be about 5 of us left here yesterday and I was seriously thinking of giving up on this forum myself . Look at all the people replying to this thread. Most I don't recognize as regulars.
So we hit bottom yesterday and here we go again, it's all uphill from here.
I can just see all those defectors returning now :)
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:47:24
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Absolutely fantastic news!
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:48:23
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Like I'm excited to be
using "the product that was Sonar"
esp. teh DopeBeats funcktion.
so kool
i already feel younger
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Jean
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:49:33
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Meng,
Congratulations and welcome! You now own the best DAW on the planet.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:50:59
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EXCELLENT news! Thanks for sharing this info and good luck with any and all future endeavors.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:52:41
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☄ Helpfulby pentimentosound 2018/02/23 20:08:35
The Force Awakens
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:53:00
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Excellent news - looking forward with anticipation!
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AndrewLMacaulay
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:53:39
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Excellent news! Even though I've also now started learning and using Cubase, I'm really looking forward to see what you do with "the product that was SONAR " going forwards - it still feels the best integrated with modern Windows with its touch, pen and Surface Dial support (was going to get a Dial, but put that on hold with original announcement) and some of the workflows are by far and away still the best (mainly soft-synth work, with some loops for my music). Great news that some of the team have come across - and love that you've engaged with the community so quickly, and can I suggest that this should be pinned in the forum so everyone can see it!
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 18:59:03
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☄ Helpfulby pentimentosound 2018/02/23 20:09:03
meng
In other news, I'm also very happy to let you guys know that Noel Borthwick and Ben Staton will be joining our engineering team and we're actively looking for talent to expand our team further (PM if interested!).
Former Cakewalk staff member: Jon Sasor http://forum.cakewalk.com/Profile/80920/ He has been helpful to me and others on many levels. Thank you very much for reviving this product . Cakewalk is such a great asset. Im looking forward to its next steps.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 19:00:15
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 19:05:49
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Best news of the year by far. This is so very reassuring to all of us. Thank you to Bandlab, Meng, and all of the people involved in making this happen.
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Re: Hello from BandLab
2018/02/23 19:05:55
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Delighted to hear this...The best music tech news of the year. I have used Cakewalk since day one. Up until recently felt that it was one of the best software investments that I have ever made. Own many versions and will continue upgrading as the product evolves. Shame on Gibson...As an owner of many of their guitars I never thought I would say that. Best wishes and success for supporting the best product of its kind for Windows.
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