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2013/05/23 00:27:07 (permalink)

Sonar X1 or X2?

After reading through some of the threads, I am wondering if upgrading to X2 is a good idea.  Some of these threads indicate X2 has quite a few bugs in it.  Are there users of X2 who are having good successes?

Was still a very green Sonar 8 Producer Edition user when graduating to a very green Sonar X1 Expanded user.  Now, upgraded to Sonar X3c from X2 (but never had the time to get proficient with it.)
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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 00:46:14 (permalink)
    No show stoppers for me. I did not like X1 but I like X2.

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 03:15:54 (permalink)
    X2a much better than X1d.

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 05:26:48 (permalink)
    Really liked X1d, but am liking X2a even more.  The enhancements are brilliant.
     
    There is a lot of negative feedback on here, but it is human nature to only comment when things are going wrong.  Many people are finding X2a stable, and love the developments.
     
    Off the top of my head, some of the reasons to upgrade would be:-
     
    Auto track zoom
     
    PRV improvements
     
    Take Lanes
     
    Automation lanes
     
    Console Emulation
     
    ProChannel FX Chains
     
    Various workflow enhancements, like right mouse clip selection
     
    Breverb
     
    I'm sure there are many I have forgotten.  Some of the above points would justify the upgrade on their own IMHO.

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 05:38:13 (permalink)
    RA1222

    ...I am wondering if upgrading to X2 is a good idea....
    Before you upgrade Sonar you will need to upgrade the operating system.  Windows XP is no longer supported.

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 06:02:56 (permalink)
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    RA1222

    ...I am wondering if upgrading to X2 is a good idea....
    Before you upgrade Sonar you will need to upgrade the operating system.  Windows XP is no longer supported.


    Well spotted - also 2GB RAM is a bit low to run Win7 / 8.

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 06:42:06 (permalink)
    Yep, you'll need at least 8Gb of RAM to take full advantage of Windows 7/8 + X2 + whatever else by way of sample streaming libraries you own

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 07:16:09 (permalink)
    Although I like the features of X2a more than those of X1d, my experience is that it's way more buggy and much less stable. As long as they're taking to release X2b, I sure hope it resolves a lot of these issues.
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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 07:37:12 (permalink)
    RA1222


    Are there users of X2 who are having good successes?
    What is it you don't like about X1d?


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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 08:05:19 (permalink)
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      Are there users of X2 who are having good successes?


    Yes.

    In my setup it's no less and no more buggy than X1

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    Re:Sonar X1 or X2? 2013/05/23 10:23:25 (permalink)
    Thanks for the input.  I have to admit of being a little nervous after reading some of the threads.

    Yes, I will be updating my operating system from Windows XP.  I also am increasing my RAM by another 8GB.  I ordered the cards yesterday.  Hopefully, when I get the new OS and the increased RAM, I will begin the X2 journey.


    Was still a very green Sonar 8 Producer Edition user when graduating to a very green Sonar X1 Expanded user.  Now, upgraded to Sonar X3c from X2 (but never had the time to get proficient with it.)
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