I think you mean this Daryl?

So this is devolved into the arse vs. pillock argument then?


Popcorn anyone?

But, but , but....

X3 has been out for YEARS!!!

And it is it's one of the baddest applications I have ever seen in my whole life for recording any kind of music!!!!

Look here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IXffiOex24

I do not even know where to start to name any improvement that makes sense.
This is madness, really...

Hehehe

Save space in the PC without losing functionality by doing this:
 
Under the "Display" dropdown, the ProChannel can be set to "Compact EQ Module". Currently, this hides the entire EQ control section.
 
Instead, just hide the knobs (including the HP and LP knobs).
 
Then use the number value fields as mouse targets for dragging, just as the knobs do at present.

I still want a pony darn it  >:(

Anybody know how VIDEO works in X2?

I had to score to vid in X1 and it was horrible... Had to change format (even though the original was supported theoretically) and even then, if I moved the video down the line/had it start at a different place, I would get a boatload of problems, stuttering, freezing, heck of a long time before it actually started playing. I ended up chopping the video in a different program and working bit by bit - ridiculosly meticulous and time wasting workaround.
 
If nothing's changed then that would be my 2 cents on the next version of Sonar
 
+ Staff view (but that's been asked for so many times I doubt it will get attention)

chuckebaby


am i the only who watched that video and stop framed it every half second toward the end to read all the improvements?
alot of your requests are in that video.
just click stop/play toward the end and read all the improvements.

So the NEW features and IMPROVEMENTS list is available only as a freeze frame at the end of a video?
 
Since X2 is already available for pre-order, shouldn't there be a proper list somewhere?

How about an app that auto-completes all our forum banter?! Imagine how much time we'd all have for making music then!?!?!

for the briefest of moments this thread tried to take a turn for serious discourse......only by those who don't know any better....

Here's what I'm betting didn't get put into X2 that I DEFINITELY want (though if somebody who pre-ordered could confirm any of this made the cut, that would be AWESOME):
 
-- Pro Channel implementation that works with the Mackie MCU/C4 such that I can navigate the PC modules using the controller.
 
-- Scalable and Customizable Skylight interface, particularly with the Control Bar.  I'm working with limited screen real estate, so space is at a premium.  I don't want my buttons to be so large, nor do I want them so widely spaced apart.  I also would rather have a tight group of buttons for all tools (akin to the Screen Sets or Markers displays) than have to make a secondary click to access tools from a drop-down menu.  The Smart Tool improvements look good, but sometimes I want discrete tools to avoid accidentally doing the wrong thing.
 
-- If the CB can't be scaled or the modules customized, then I'd want a way to access "hidden" modules reliably and easily (pagination is preferred, but scrollable CB or tabs would work too).
 
-- All MSR buttons (Mute, Solo, Record, Polarity, Interleave, Read/Write Automation) available in Narrow Console Strips again.
 
-- Less bulky knobs/sliders for Input Trim and Panning in Narrow Console Strips.  Also, access to pan controls for Aux Sends in Narrow Strips.
 
-- Scrollable Inspector Window.  Again, my screen is smaller than what Sklight seems to be designed for.
 
-- Detachable/Floatable PC module windows.  This might be messier if you leave your windows open (which I normally don't), but the option would be nice so the user could choose how to view PC modules for themselves.
 
-- Open-ended Autopunch (i.e., you can punch-in, but don't need to specify a punch-out time for it).
 
-- Friendly Names that permit us to customize every distinct Mono Channel AS WELL as stereo pairs or surround groupings.  Ideally, we could create our own customized groupings of channels and also order their presentation in the Input/Output Dialogs within Sonar, too.
 
-- Temporary on/off toggles for Groups (both edit groups and mix parameter groups).  Ideally, we could also put tracks and/or mix parameters into multiple "stacking" groups and set up a hiearchy for those groups, so we can control which group is given priority over others.
 
 
I do like the look of the Automation Modes (hooray!), the new Now Time, Smart Grid, Auto-Zoom in Track View, and FX in the Pro Channel (though that raises some interesting philosophical questions about the Pro Channel).
 

Why X3?

Gonna get at least 3 service packs for x2.

True project import.
    Track Templates with data would suffice.

Intelligent, reasonable, folder structure. Designed for USER's need for easy backup.

Folder option to set default to behave like a group, a BUS
       group: Master fader, pan, sends, PC, EF bin,,... just like a bus

METERs dialog similar to the widgets dialog providing checkboxes for all meter options for all meters, with savable presets.

Auto-save: save-as with date time BEFORE the dot.

Output choices: consistency: check mark identifying selected item, just like inputs. (waiting 10 years for this stupidity to be fixed)

A save-as button

Track spacers:
     small color line
     will show in the track view and in the console view

Bus: selected bus should have a REALLY DIFFERENT COLOR

Sony type scroll bar gadget function: pull on edges of slider to zoom

Clone Buses

Clone Track Folder

"Show Desktop" button to minimize ALL windows except the Trackview

SteveStrummerUK


When I lay down a reasonably average guitar track in X3, I want an automated voice to say "Well Done" in a condescending tone.

Is that too much to wish for?

 
Good to know others are also needing this type of positive encouragement.
 
I have been thinkin I would get a bunch of Romney's words to create such a clip.
 
And then place/and move as needed.
 
 

I would like to see some improve on the staff view even if it have to take a short brek on the plug ins and loop.  And I hope it does't bother the others friends here who like the plugs and loops...

SteveStrummerUK


When I lay down a reasonably average guitar track in X3, I want an automated voice to say "Well Done" in a condescending tone.

Is that too much to wish for?