X4 may finally implement the coveted instant talent plugin

lawp
regarding improving performance, there's a list of known issues in x3 that says "yes, performance can be improved" http://forum.cakewalk.com/Outstanding-Issues-as-of-X3E-UNOFFICIAL-m3009969.aspx

And don't think that hasn't been helpful...I think it helped inspire the new Problem Reports forum, so that kind of information could be consolidated and not get lost in the main Sonar forum.

dubdisciple

Guitarpima
I wouldn't know about X3. It physically hurts my eyes. If you would like to know how much, get in front of your car at night with your high beams on and stare into the light. If it were not for Sonarmods, I would still be on 8.5.
 
Sadly, I had a project I had to use X3 because when I first got it, I opened the project in X3 and going back to X2, it would just stop at measure 40. I had to finish it in X3. TBH, I don't think X3 is any better than X2. Visually, thanks to Sonarmods, X2 is much better than X3.

I'm just curious if you are being literal or figurative when you say it hurts your eyes.

Yes, he does have a physical, visual issue - it's not a matter of personal taste. Fortunately I find the X look easier on the eyes but I understand what he means; of the two Vegas default "looks," I find one really hard to use and the other much easier. If the only option was the hard to use one, it would be a problem for me.

I like new toys, of course.  So whatever reverb (new stereo convolution?) or new synth would be fine.  Flyout for all the prochannel modules (that is a small but still significant change).
 
My most fervent wish is for a more live environment for the matrix.  Building on the matrix, but complete control over mixing functions for each button and channel.  Basically, something like the iPad Scrathpad built-in.  A 16 x 16 grid or something, with a linear time line on top of it to place longer bits (and keep track of where one is). 
 
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@AT + 1 
 
I would definitely use the matrix more if it had some of the capabilities you mention.

Anderton

dubdisciple

Guitarpima
I wouldn't know about X3. It physically hurts my eyes. If you would like to know how much, get in front of your car at night with your high beams on and stare into the light. If it were not for Sonarmods, I would still be on 8.5.

Sadly, I had a project I had to use X3 because when I first got it, I opened the project in X3 and going back to X2, it would just stop at measure 40. I had to finish it in X3. TBH, I don't think X3 is any better than X2. Visually, thanks to Sonarmods, X2 is much better than X3.

I'm just curious if you are being literal or figurative when you say it hurts your eyes.

Yes, he does have a physical, visual issue - it's not a matter of personal taste. Fortunately I find the X look easier on the eyes but I understand what he means; of the two Vegas default "looks," I find one really hard to use and the other much easier. If the only option was the hard to use one, it would be a problem for me.

Thanks. I was not trying to be sarcastic but asked to get clarity. I would never mock on something like that since I suffer from physical eye disorder myself.

dubdisciple
Thanks. I was not trying to be sarcastic but asked to get clarity.

That was clear to me. I thought I would answer so Guitarpima didn't have to explain.

Better envelope node selection functionality. Make selecting a node as easy as it is in Adobe Illustrator or Discreet 3D Studio Max instead of the frustration of hunting, pecking, and accidentally nudging.

I was not going to originally comment in this vein but since a few users alluded to Live type capabilities,  i will add this...
 
Just think ... Live 8 suite was >$800, had only 32 bit audio processing and was limited to a single display screen..yet sold in the boatloads!. (i mean wtf..lol).  Clearly they are providing what the market needs, and needs so badly that they can charge a huge premium for what is otherwise an average DAW.
 
So to me, as a studio tool i think Live is so-so, and much less capable than Sonar x3, but Live pretty much dominates in every forum and user group i participate due solely to its live play capabilities.. so, whether we like it or not, those are the messages from the market and users... cos here is the rub.. if users HAVE to buy Ableton, the chances that they also buy Sonar, or keep upgrading Sonar are seriously less.
 
So +1 for gapless audio, improved audiosnap, improved matrix, a built in looper, 2 way controller communication so that i can use Launchpad with Matrix (and see the lights work), and anything else that lets Sonar be a real time live performance tool.

I appreciate that Craig. I have Retinitis Pigmentosa and it's a degenerative disease. In the last 2 years I've noticed significant loss as I used to be able to pay attention to where I'm going much better than I do now. I decided that, with my cane, to just move where I need to and hopefully people get out of my way. Being so large, WWE wrestler size although I'm not as fit, they usually do move out of the way. ;-) Being from the Midwest, I'm proficient as mosey.
 
I don't plan on updating anymore if colors don't come back.