dwardzala
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Sonar Platinum First Impressions
So I was one of the lucky ones got the early invite (and happened to be home from work sick today). Command Center is awesome if you're willing to put your DAW online. It functions as a download/installation manager. When you log in, it tells you what products you have (Connected Products only) and if they are installed/up-to-date. The best part was it was basically click and walk away download and installation. As far as the software itself, I haven't had the opportunity to try any of the new features yet, but the control bar looks really cool. No glitches importing settings from my X3 producer and no glitches opening up an X3 project. More to come as I delve deeper into the software tonight and later this weekend.
post edited by dwardzala - 2015/01/15 18:18:10
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:14:40
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I'm curious about PRV/Drum map improvements....
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:20:14
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Can you chose to install individual functions or roll back to a previous version?
I know there is nothing to roll back to, but perhaps that feature might be visible.
I think this would be necessary, in case you patch your software and it breaks something, you will need abilty to roll back better than a system restore point.
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:23:22
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200bpm
Can you chose to install individual functions or roll back to a previous version?
I know there is nothing to roll back to, but perhaps that feature might be visible.
I think this would be necessary, in case you patch your software and it breaks something, you will need abilty to roll back better than a system restore point.
Bakers have already said this was a capability (numerous times  ).
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dwardzala
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:26:41
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At this point it is unclear how roll back works.
Your version number/build and serial number is listed in Command Center and the About screen in the help menu of Sonar. A minor niggle (and I mean really minor) is that version/build number format is slightly different between the two locations.
Also, similar to X3, if you have the latest Dim Pro and Rapture you don't need to select them for installation.
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:28:30
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Can you do a live webcast stream of your screen and send us a link so we can all sit back and see the new shiny things? :) *popping popcorn*
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:30:35
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Because you only have one version there may be no roll back option. If you right click on the SONAR Platinum entry I think there should be a menu of options.
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Bill Jackson [Cakewalk]
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:30:39
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In Command Center, you can right-click the product name and pick any previous version (that was released while you were a member) and roll back. You can also roll forward in the same way. We were thinking about calling "Roll Around" for this reason.
If you have X3 Producer installed, you'll only have to run the main Platinum install. That should get you everything new within 5 minutes.
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Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:31:59
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How was your install experience? Did you do a minimal install of just the app or a full install? How long did it take for you?
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:33:16
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200bpm
Can you chose to install individual functions or roll back to a previous version?
I know there is nothing to roll back to, but perhaps that feature might be visible.
I think this would be necessary, in case you patch your software and it breaks something, you will need abilty to roll back better than a system restore point.
If you need to roll back...........Roll back to Sonar X3e. It has been assured this new install should not affect any previous versions.
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bapu
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:36:27
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SimpleManZ
It has been assured this new install should not affect any previous versions.
Exactly like X2 was to X3. et.al. 
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:37:54
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bapu
200bpm
Can you chose to install individual functions or roll back to a previous version?
I know there is nothing to roll back to, but perhaps that feature might be visible.
I think this would be necessary, in case you patch your software and it breaks something, you will need abilty to roll back better than a system restore point.
Bakers have already said this was a capability (numerous times ).
No need to chide, I haven't read ALL the posts yet.
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dwardzala
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:47:48
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Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
How was your install experience? Did you do a minimal install of just the app or a full install? How long did it take for you?
Install experience was great. I only installed Platinum content as I have Melodyne and Dim Pro and Rapture from X3. I am going to wait on AD2 until I can do some research on the packs to figure out which ones I want. Download to operation was less than 15 minutes, but I am unsure exactly how long because I clicked and walked away.
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 18:51:33
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Bill Jackson [Cakewalk]
In Command Center, you can right-click the product name and pick any previous version (that was released while you were a member) and roll back. You can also roll forward in the same way. We were thinking about calling "Roll Around" for this reason.
If you have X3 Producer installed, you'll only have to run the main Platinum install. That should get you everything new within 5 minutes.
Hey Bill, mebbe your avatar could do with a change
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Bill Jackson [Cakewalk]
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 19:07:16
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joden
Hey Bill, mebbe your avatar could do with a change
Oops. Good catch. On it!
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 19:32:41
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joden
Hey Bill, mebbe your avatar could do with a change
Oops. Good catch. On it!
Also you might want to change the image on this page too :) http://www.cakewalk.com/Events
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 20:05:41
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I got an early invite too ... but the $149 US upgrade - which should be $178 Canadian - showed as nearly $191 Canadian, and I see no option to force the purchase to be made in US dollars (which would charge my CC at the current exchange rate). So ... pending a resolution to this ... I'm holding off.
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 22:37:19
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I got an early invite too ... but the $149 US upgrade - which should be $178 Canadian - showed as nearly $191 Canadian, and I see no option to force the purchase to be made in US dollars (which would charge my CC at the current exchange rate). So ... pending a resolution to this ... I'm holding off.
Yeah, us Others are getting hit twice. Once by the soaring US dollar and twice by a store exchange rate that is somewhat more than expected. Makes quite a difference. I'm glad I've bought all I need for while. Now if oil prices could just go back up...
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 22:40:15
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Any improvements in colors ?
SO hoping for anything close to Panups Duckbar....
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/15 23:32:33
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Black is REALLY Black now. 
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 00:02:57
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Black is REALLY Black now.
I heard the rumors.... so it's TRUE??? Some say it's Blacker than Black.... and it get's stronger as your months accumulate until the dreaded 12th month...pfffft! back to black. 
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 00:22:00
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Did you get some sort of bug fix list with it? In a readme perhaps?
If not, I know you'll be busy checking out the new toys and stuff, but could you maybe see if they fixed the step sequencer? Just load a preset pattern with any drumkit on a midi track and it should randomly stop playing within a minute or two if it's still broken, otherwise it's good.
Another thing is the groove quantize, does it work now? Does it have any effect on midi notes, or does it just randomly scramble the whole thing like it used to do before they disabled it?
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 00:46:46
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Spencer
Did you get some sort of bug fix list with it? In a readme perhaps?
Yes, please, I want to read that. That has me the most concerned about purchasing the latest version. Thanks!
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 05:43:56
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dwardzala
So I was one of the lucky ones got the early invite (and happened to be home from work sick today).
Congratz!!! :D
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 11:36:33
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Once by the soaring US dollar and twice by a store exchange rate that is somewhat more than expected. I got a good exchange rate to UK Pounds (£99) it's just the 20% VAT that they add that kills the price. (Of course, that's not Cakewalks fault) Is that the same in Canada? (extra tax added)
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 11:46:56
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Also, check out JRRShop as someone said there wasn't any VAT charges (or very little) when purchasing through them.
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 11:49:39
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Anybody with the new Sonar using touch? (Wondering about any improvement especially in console view) X3 very limited (hold to right click win 8 standard not available for example, as is "click drag" equivalent).
Thanks
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 11:54:39
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John
Canada has VAT too.
True but for goods and services produced/incurred in Canada. Burkek's concern above is due to a bias in the currency exchange rate not added vat which for Canada is not point of sale outside Canada.
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Re: Sonar Platinum First Impressions
2015/01/16 11:56:52
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bapu
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Can you chose to install individual functions or roll back to a previous version?
I know there is nothing to roll back to, but perhaps that feature might be visible.
I think this would be necessary, in case you patch your software and it breaks something, you will need abilty to roll back better than a system restore point.
Bakers have already said this was a capability (numerous times ).
so you didnt get the early bird special???
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