6stringsat100mph


Folks...regardless of what you read in my message I assure you I am not looking for the perfect DAW; I know there is no such thing. I never said that. What I can not and will not accept is the amount of lost work due to regular freeze-ups. Simple.
I have been using the same exact procedure for many years now as well as mostly the same signal path and plug-ins. I did replace an old FW-410 with a Fast track ultra about a month and a half ago but that is it. You may want to think that I am upset about something that is "User error" or configuration problems but I can assure you , it is not my MO to throw my hands in the air without looking into my system/setup or work habits for the problem/solution first.

Truth be told it is not every day or every 2 or 3 times I use the software that I get the freeze. It IS random but random comes more often than I can deal with at this time.

This isn't a forum suicide either I clearly said that after 6 months or so I would take a look back here and see what is going on.
I appreciate the support from some and don't appreciate the smarmy attitudes from others who have not had the same experience I have had. I am pleased many of you are able to use X1 I hope this does not change.

I have really enjoyed my time with cakewalk it has been an exciting journey for me and my music but for the moment I need to back off till it is fixed up. I am convinced it is the software and not me at least 7 out of 10 times. That's enough of an issue for me to have made the decision I have.

Keep recording and I hope to see many of you again down the road here at cakewalk.

mark

So what about answering the post directly above this one from bit?  if X1 is crashing on you all the time, why is it necessary for the dramatic exit instead of just returning to your previous version of sonar that worked?

I suspect some of this is because some like the dramatic exit...and some don't feel that taking a step back is just that. 

Triumph.. Jonbouy are you kidding me? I am far from stomping my feet and have said TWICE now that I am not LEAVING CAKEWALK all dramatic like. I have been very clear that I will be coming back in 6 months or so to see where things are at. When that time period has come around I will gladly take a look see and most certainly upgrade to a fixed and stable version. So many of you people read only what you want in post's and don't bother to actually read the words.

I wanted Cakewalk to hear from me my frustration and intent to get other software that isn't so Freeze-prone.

Beagle (pauses and takes deep breath) please refer to my original post, all the actual words that were typed out. You know what? Here I will go get it and post it so you don't have to do ANYTHING but simply read...

Sure I can go back to Sonar 8.5.3 where I will have a stable program, but I am not. For me to really learn new software I need to focus on that program and not have the ability to simply go to what I know and learn it (the new software) better later. Nope that doesn't work for me, I am way to much a path of least resistance guy.

To add to my reasoning, if this X1 incarnation doesn't get where it needs to be in a reasonable amount of time then I am stuck using 2 year old software with no chance of upgrades or version support. It is better for me, based on my knowledge of myself that I cut the ties for a while and learn whatever new software I end up going with.

It is strange how many of you (not all of course) have lashed out at me for speaking my mind and sharing  my experience and frustration. You act as though I have personally insulted or attacked you in some way. What is it, do you fancy yourselves as some kind of self appointed Cakewalk Gate-keepers?

I will repeat another point sorely missed in my comments..."I sincerely hope you all continue having the good fortune you have been blessed with by having this software work out for you. I sincerely do....have a nice day! :)

Mark

6stringsat100mph


Triumph.. Jonbouy are you kidding me? I am far from stomping my feet and have said TWICE now that I am not LEAVING CAKEWALK all dramatic like. I have been very clear that I will be coming back in 6 months or so to see where things are at. When that time period has come around I will gladly take a look see and most certainly upgrade to a fixed and stable version. So many of you people read only what you want in post's and don't bother to actually read the words.

I wanted Cakewalk to hear from me my frustration and intent to get other software that isn't so Freeze-prone.

Beagle (pauses and takes deep breath) please refer to my original post, all the actual words that were typed out. You know what? Here I will go get it and post it so you don't have to do ANYTHING but simply read...

Sure I can go back to Sonar 8.5.3 where I will have a stable program, but I am not. For me to really learn new software I need to focus on that program and not have the ability to simply go to what I know and learn it (the new software) better later. Nope that doesn't work for me, I am way to much a path of least resistance guy.

To add to my reasoning, if this X1 incarnation doesn't get where it needs to be in a reasonable amount of time then I am stuck using 2 year old software with no chance of upgrades or version support. It is better for me, based on my knowledge of myself that I cut the ties for a while and learn whatever new software I end up going with.

It is strange how many of you (not all of course) have lashed out at me for speaking my mind and sharing  my experience and frustration. You act as though I have personally insulted or attacked you in some way. What is it, do you fancy yourselves as some kind of self appointed Cakewalk Gate-keepers?

I will repeat another point sorely missed in my comments..."I sincerely hope you all continue having the good fortune you have been blessed with by having this software work out for you. I sincerely do....have a nice day! :)

Mark

Ok.  then just go.  why keep up the drama?  if another DAW will work better for you then more power to you.  I'm all for using what's best for you.  but why start and continue the dramatic exit?  just go.

No need to leave this community even if you leave the software.
I hold my balls up high and even ask people here a question about a different DAW when i refuse to go and post at it's native forum.

Jonbouy

I hold my balls up high and even ask people here a question about a different DAW when i refuse to go and post at it's native forum.

You have another DAW?

Why were we not informed?  We are the Gate-Keepers we need to know...

Oh he told us, but he tried to keep it from you to avoid the surchaurges (ooups!).

 Oh that's it, if you're leaving I'm leaving too...I'm so out a here

This is my final comment in this thread I assure you.
This deteriorating topic has truly been a powerful learning lesson for me as to just how far off the track regular, decent folks allow themselves to go when someones or their experiences don't align with the general consensus of the tribal elders.

You make me out to be some trouble maker or even a villain simply because you don't like what I have to say regarding my issues with this program. Some of you even made some stuff up and were then completely convinced that it was accurate and I had actually said these make pretend tid bits of your imagination.

I was part of the hip crowd here many years ago and remember very clearly the strain it put on my everyday life in dealing with the various personalities on a day to day basis. We were pretty nasty to each other and certainly to newcomers and guests. We thought we were the Cakewalk big shots just exactly like you kids are acting here now.

It is so laughable that I cant even find a reason to be mad at your rudeness and unwarranted hostility. You wouldn't act like this in the real world as we wouldn't of either back in the day.

So laugh it up and beat em up and try and keep positive all the while you are standing guard over the cakewalk compound.

Oh yea and just so you understand you were never asked by cakewalk to insult those that disagree with you. And Newsflash you don't work here either. You are just the current group that will be gone and replaced by new people within a year or so.

It is amazing how little we learn as we go....I mean try and think of a couple ways where you have actually helped someone or even contributed to this forum in a positive way. Probably zero huh? But I bet you really gave it to some dummy that had the nerve to speak up and make a statement or even simply ask for help. Way to go tough guy

Good luck..Hope you have largely moved on in 6 months when I return to see what cake has done with this festering wound that is X1.

Your pinata du jour
(French and Spanish...Nice)

Mark

Russell.Whaley


I've been outside barbecuing and doing yard work.  Did I miss anything?

Hi Russell, no nothin' to see here, just me and Mark are out of here. I would start my own meltdown thread but I'm just too lazy

Just joking Mark, I have Pro Tools 8 M-Powered and just learning that, I've learned enough to know that it has it's bugs. I really don't think there is a DAW out there that is problem free. You are certainly free to spend money and go searching but I would visit the other forums first. I think you will hear many of the same complaints and folks abandoning ship because they feel cheated. I had a listen to a few of your tunes, very nice. You are certainly no noob you'll get through this. If you're looking for someone to blame for making your X1 all screwy......Bapu.. yea I'm betting he did it. If you're looking for an apology, OK I'm sorry your X1 is all screwy. All I can say is X1 is performing and less trouble free on my ancient box single core 3.2 P4  Than Sonar 7 or 8.5.  A few bugs here and there for me no deal breakers yet. I truly hope you get things sorted