I'm having issues with the SI-Drums, I can't find a step sequencer to create my own loops.
 
If I buy addictive drums, will that work with SONAR X1 LE? And if so - will the step sequencer work?

Right click on the midi track, select view, select Step Sequencer
 
There's no step seqencer in AD2, but the VST will work, and the Step sequencer in SONAR will work with it too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3sKXjBgjoE
 
If you are thinking of getting AD2, look at Platinum, because you'll get that a three kits of your choice. Along with Session Drummer and it's kits

Ahhh, not sure if the LE version has a step sequencer. If nothing shows when you right click the track veiw, but it does show a piano roll view, then you don't have it. 
You can program beats with the piano roll view though, just a different approach
 

Hi Kamikaze,
 
Thanks for the responses & sorry for the long delay in getting back.
 
I only have the piano view and it's a pain to work with - if I (right click) delete a beat (One square in the piano view) and then try and reinstate the same beat (left click) it takes up four squares.
 
Also, If I drag a new drum loop into the timeline, there are missing beats comparer to the loop when played directly from the kit, its like loops are missing some of the components...
I'll post up some desktop capture of the issues I'm having, I'm sure I've messed up some settings somewhere.
 

KamikazeIf you are thinking of getting AD2, look at Platinum, because you'll get that a three kits of your choice. Along with Session Drummer and it's kits

 
$499 is waaaaaaaay! out of my budget
What is the minimum I need to spend to get Session Drummer and the step sequencer?

MC7 might be a more affordable solution, http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Music%20Creator%207&language=3&help=Comparison.html
 
It appears to be $20 at the Cakewalk store. The actual price is shown when you click "Buy now." If you want Session Drummer it is bundled with SONAR Artist which retails for $100.

 
 
Have a look at this comparison chart, should tell you more stuff you'd need to know
http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR/Versions
The two main options for you as Platinum is out of your range is Artist and Pro, at $99 and $199.
 
I'm not sure if as a SONAR LE owner you are counted as a an owner entitled to a upgrade price. it does say here 'I own any other SONAR' then this becomes 49.99 and 149.99.
 
That's worth looking into.
Session drummer 3 and Step sequencer is available on all the current versions. Look at what you get extra in Professional. You get an Addivctive drums with just one kit, rather than 3, alternatively, scroll down this page to see what expansion kits you could get for session drummer at a later date. https://shop.cakewalk.com...atalog/category.60469/
 
 
I'm not sure if as a SONAR LE owner you are counted as a an owner entitled to a upgrade price. it does say here 'I own any other SONAR' then

Good call from Scook, I never used MC so it never crosses my mind
 

This page implies an upgrade option, so worth confirming before you do anything
https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR-LE/Upgrade
 

The best thing to do is contact Customer Service http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/2090582 about any offers which may be available.