LittleWiggler
I am still waiting for Tech Support to sync my accounts.  I sent an email over a week ago through official channels, but no response, nor any activity on my account.  I have been a long time customer (since Cakewalk 3 Dos), but since the new purchase requires a SSO login and I used two different accounts (one for the store, and one for the forums), it appears that any purchases made under my 'other' account are not showing up....
 
John

I am curious why you did not call tech support on this. I called and talked to someone after waiting only a few minutes. The techs may not be able to handle account merges, but they can route you over to someone who can.

I would not be so sure that upgrading to Platinum will solve problems you've had with previous versions of Sonar. Although these old versions reside on your hard drive they are not influencing any current version when you run Sonar. The problems you have sound like that are related to settings you have for your sound card. Also, a big reason for the drop out problem where the engine stops can be activity from background programs that run while you are in Sonar. Reaper might not be a problem because it does not stress your resources as much as Sonar might. I would seriously look at what is running in the background especially things that use the internet or virus scanning, etc.

I would recommend posting another thread in the Sonar forum if you haven't already.  There are a lot of knowledgeable people who can help get you running smoothly.

cowboydan

Truckermusic

lludwick
I would not be so sure that upgrading to Platinum will solve problems you've had with previous versions of Sonar. Although these old versions reside on your hard drive they are not influencing any current version when you run Sonar. The problems you have sound like that are related to settings you have for your sound card. Also, a big reason for the drop out problem where the engine stops can be activity from background programs that run while you are in Sonar. Reaper might not be a problem because it does not stress your resources as much as Sonar might. I would seriously look at what is running in the background especially things that use the internet or virus scanning, etc.

I do not have this computer connected to the internet, Therefore no virus software, no scanning go on and no background programs running.....made sure of that when I built it.
Boot up programs are at a bare minimum. Just what it needs to boot and nothing else.
It is not overclocked and there are NO GAMES on it or even played on it.
It is strictly and only a Music DAW Computer.
Also I never said that these older versions were influencing any current version.....I just said that I have them......nothing more.
 
So, nice thought and I thank you for them.....but I am ahead of you on this one....
Clifford
 

Have you ever updated your Windows on the program. Programs get updated and are made better as time goes on.

Yes I do.....I have a regular maintenance schedule I follow....which includes updates....thanks.

Use the code on the card to redeem your product here https://www.cakewalk.com/Redeem. Once redeemed, the product should appear in the Command Center.

Okay Quite a Head ache this new system , the command centre will not show my x3 installations so I have decided to install x3 again, then If it shows up, although I don't understand why it has not first time and all my serials etc have transferred over to my new (SSO) account  ? or do I have to transfer my serials manually some way the first time round ?
 
Okay so once I have sorted this above, I have been to a page that says upgrade although its a bit sparse on what is what, but I see two options, one for the monthly and  I deleted that option and it leaves me with £114 UK price , is this correct as I wish to upgrade to premium from x3 producer expanded, Its all quite scary this, and no way can I have my account charged for the full new price as mentioned by the user above, as I will get charged on that amount etc as I don't have it in my account that would be over my overdraft limit.
 
Surely their is a simple step by step just to upgrade without all this uncertainty and scariness and overkill can anybody direct me to how to do this, I have not been around for a while and I only just seen this new release or am I best waiting, has it not officially been released ? what do I do ? this is mental .
 
Cheers 

Normally the way "It is somewhat more simple than it first appears"
Thanks Sylent, I think I Get it from what you say.

sylent
Also I should have mentioned, if you have purchased addons from Cakewalk for X3 or before, they will appear in your new online account, but not in Command Center... and they can still be installed separately if needed.
 
Good luck!
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Thanks

I am looking for an update / upgrade for my Sonar 6 LE...
I can't seem to find any information on how to purchase a newer version...
I don't need the fully blown expensive / professional version as I am planning to use only for digitizing my vinyl
The current Sonar 6 LE which I have seems to do the job pretty well, but I am curious if there is a newer version that can do a bit more like removing pops and clicks, normalization, silence removal and track labelling... etc...
Many thanks in advance  

 
 

Knuckle47
Very glad to actually follow the recommendation to read before purchasing SONAR. I read several music forums on line where the users just rip other users apart with absurd statements like ..read the f manual...or comment on how stupid a question is...etc etc.

The last six pages I've read seemed like everyone actually enjoys the forum and the product. I'd started back in the 1990's with Cakewalk. In fact, I know I it was installed from 3.5" floppy discs and possibly 5.25. During the learning curve I wound up jumping into Cubase 2.0 and have upgraded routinely for the last 12 years.

Recently one of the users mentioned SONAR. So I'm checking it out. Being a hobby guitarist with 51 years of playing having passed, I'm no recording engineer and just enjoying putting down tracks to leave behind for posterity. Any issues having the two run on the same computer and if I install SONAR on its own hot swap SSD...would it be a benefit in isolating it from Cubase?

I can't imagine why Sonar and Cubase would interfere with each other just because they were on the same drive unless you were going to try and run them both at the same time. Just make sure you setup a common VST plugins folder so you know where all your plugins are, you should be fine.
 
Having said all that, Cubase and Sonar workflows are very different, so be prepared to spend some time with Sonar before you decide whether you like it or not.
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Good to know bz2838. 
 
Dan, thanks for the reply.  I am actually hoping the workflow is different.  It took me YEARS to get to the point that I can record something with reasonable quality and precision...Not Perfect..just reasonable

I've been a long-time User of Sonar. I own Producer 8.
 
Though, I've wrestled with that product trying to get my Alesis controller to work with it and could not. I also have had problemsd getting SONAR to work properly with my Windows 7 PC.
 
Now, that you guys have cancelled customer support, I'm feel left out in the cold. With all the upgrades and all the confusing information on this site, I've lost confidence that your software is easy to use and fully supported over the long haul. Good software design doesn't need constant support. Though, i find myself over the years always having to fiddle with your software... 

Hi ALL.
I'm new to Sonar just a few days ago and although I am musically savvy, I am not Sonar savvy yet. I used cakewalk 15 years ago the last time I played solo and it certainly has changed!!!!!
The help is way to specific. Where d I go to get the idiot's introduction video to understand such things as:
- how to delete a hole
- how to change the drum kit
- how to change other patches and what is available?
- how to export to an mp3 or wave file
and so on
I'm sure there must be some of you out there that have jumped on board recently and are still learning???? Please help. Adrian - my email is
PS. I am a jazz piano player and would help in other ways if you can help me..../
 

adrian.parsons
Hi ALL.
I'm new to Sonar just a few days ago and although I am musically savvy, I am not Sonar savvy yet. I used cakewalk 15 years ago the last time I played solo and it certainly has changed!!!!!
The help is way to specific. Where d I go to get the idiot's introduction video to understand such things as:
- how to delete a hole
- how to change the drum kit
- how to change other patches and what is available?
- how to export to an mp3 or wave file
and so on
I'm sure there must be some of you out there that have jumped on board recently and are still learning???? Please help. Adrian - my email is
PS. I am a jazz piano player and would help in other ways if you can help me..../
 

You might try to work through the tutorials in the manual.  They also have projects associated with them.
 
You can also post specific questions in this forum and many people will try to help.