Version 5 was exciting because it added V-Vocal and PerfectSpace
Version 6 was exciting because it added AudioSnap
Version 7 was exciting because it added sidechaining and the step sequencer
Version 8 was exciting because it added Dim Pro, Channel Tools and exclusive solo
Version 8.5 was exciting because it improved all of the above, and added a bunch of plugins

Version X1 gave us ProChannel. Sorry, that would have been exciting 5 years ago, don't need it anymore. Ditto for Studio Instruments. UI changes, bleh, nice but not necessary and certainly not exciting. All the keyboard shortcuts you've used since Cakewalk 1.0 have now been randomized - uh, OK. Not exciting.

So what's truly exciting in X2? An automatable spectral editor - that has potential but could also end up a toy that we lose interest in quickly. More ProChannel goodies - still don't need any of it. Full Rapture? Hardly ever used LE in 5 years, so the full version probably won't get used either. Breverb? Nice, but don't need it. Console emulation? Snake oil. That leaves TH2 as the most exciting addition.

It's not that these aren't nice enhancements. They are. Just not particularly exciting.

So what's truly exciting in X2?

It's one closer to X8

bitflipper

So what's truly exciting in X2? 

No more Win XP.

I think the best new features have to do with fixing the magnetic strength, snap improvements and the smart zooming in the track view. To me these were clunky and needed improvement. It should make editing tracks easier.

The end of Producer Expanded was welcome. Clearly Expanded was just an improved Pro Channel, so it's good that they are just dealing with the good one now.

Nothing for me with the synth or amp sim. Upgraded long ago and have GR5. 

I like the fact that some of the features are maturing and some of the older X64 plugs are being revived. There's a lot of "improvements" listed that can only be evaluated with time. I'm going to watch very closely as things unfold, it could be good.

bapu

bitflipper

So what's truly exciting in X2? 

automation lanes

ya!
That's what floats my boat. The lanes in general.
I also see the channel strip looks as if it's the beginning of the end for the FX Bin. I'm sure the bin will stay for a while but now you can drop your VST's right into the strip.
So in a way, the FX Bin is a little larger. 


Mike

Still waiting for bowling lanes...

(It's all crash in the gutter!)

I ordered X-2! I think it will support Vista!

bayoubill


I ordered X-2! I think it will support Vista!

I'm also on Vista and I think it should be ok since Win7 is a makeover/upgrade of Vista. The Bakers just haven't done any testing on XP or Vista, so there won't be any support.

bapu


Will the bakers (cake, get it Jonbouy?) support athletes? Are they athletic supporters?

Well, I did hear that you'll need a dongle for the soft tube bundle, but trying to get support might turn out to be fruitless.

I sure enjoyed the video with Brandon and Seth.

Out of all the upgrades since I started I think this is the one
that I've looked forward to the most and I can't compare it
to the past as it's a completely different game now. IMO.

And the cost...I agree with them...it's a no brainer.

So what's truly exciting in X2?  automation lanes

I sure hope so. What they did to automation is why I'm not using X1 now. I'm not convinced yet that lanes are the solution, but I'm reserving judgement until I physically see X2 in action.




BTW, is everyone aware of the new partnership between Cakewalk and IKM? SONAR X3 will be an iOS app and will no longer support VST 2.4 - JUST AS FREDDIE PREDICTED!!!!!!!!!.

trimph1

Mesh

bapu


Will the bakers support Zune I wonder?

Don't go there!!

iTunes?

"Well I heard it through the Bit vine"
"Oh and I'm just about to lose my mind."
"Money, money yeah."