Looks nice, but... how about Ctrl+D instead?
Honestly, I don't see myself using this functionality in the next million years. Note to self, don't accidentally invoke the pattern tool. The video presentation is way too much data dump and not enough "what does it sound like?".
Say I've got a killer drum pattern that I want to copy, I can already groove clip it or copy and paste it. I suppose I could use the pattern tool but what if I miss the snap? Everything is going to be off.
Meh! Ctrl+D would have been a lot more useful.
 
 

CTRL+D is not bound to anything in X3, maybe it won't be bound in the new SONAR either. I suppose it could be bound to any available function. Does the key sequence have a special meaning?

scook
CTRL+D is not bound to anything in X3, maybe it won't be bound in the new SONAR either. I suppose it could be bound to any available function. Does the key sequence have a special meaning?

Yes, in every other DAW, Ctrl+D is duplicate. (measure, clip, note, selection, etc)

I do not believe that function exists in SONAR but I recall another thread about this question. Is this just a repeat of that request?

scook
I do not believe that function exists in SONAR but I recall another thread about this question. Is this just a repeat of that request?

No, it's more a critique of wasted effort.

So you do not want a duplicate function or the pattern tool?

scook
So you do not want a duplicate function or the pattern tool?

Duplicate would be great, pattern tool, not so much. The pattern tool doesn't fill the gap.

So you don't want to try the new pattern tool knowing that the Duplicate function you requested http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3099521 has yet to be implemented?

I'm sure the pattern tool is a wonderful thing, worthy of much adulation, but it's not closing any functionality gaps. The kids aren't going to play here unless they can play the way they're used to. The pattern tool is not in anyone's toolbox, Ctrl+D is everywhere. The only way Sonar is going to attract and keep new users is to provide the functionality they have come to expect. The stubborn refusal to support the industry standard DUPLICATE functionality just seems silly.
 

TomHelvey

scook
CTRL+D is not bound to anything in X3, maybe it won't be bound in the new SONAR either. I suppose it could be bound to any available function. Does the key sequence have a special meaning?

Yes, in every other DAW, Ctrl+D is duplicate. (measure, clip, note, selection, etc)

You don't need that command in Sonar.
Just convert your clip to a groove-clip (ctrl+L) and drag it out to "duplicate" it all you want.. :)