'Sound on Sound' in recording Preferences

Is there any way I can get the default position in recording preferences to be set to 'SOUND ON SOUND' as opposed to Comping?

Thank you, my friend for the advice. I still question why the Bakers feel that the default position should be 'Comping'.

Keano66
Thank you, my friend for the advice. I still question why the Bakers feel that the default position should be 'Comping'.

No problem.
TBH, this isn't such a big deal really. I use Project templates every project I create.
If you haven't used them, you don't know what your missing. Set up time takes a lot of time.
If you are using templates, Simply re save them after making the change to SOS in preferences.
 
My default is Overwrite. I wouldn't have even known about this  change because...
I use Templates

Keano66

brundlefly

Keano66
I still question why the Bakers feel that the default position should be 'Comping'.

Really? I would wager that it's much more common to record multiple takes of the same part than to layer different parts on the same track. I would make the same call on the default.

How do you know it's much more common? I have been a Cakewalk user from the early days and have never used comping once. 

Im not trying to take sides here, but he's right.
Comping and the improvements that were just done to enhance take lanes is by far the number one recording mode in the industry (Not just Sonar either).
 
I choose to do my takes a little differently.
Im not a big fan of needling things to death, so I'm like you. I do track by track in "over-write" mode.
My takes are on separate tracks and I don't do many as I believe it kills the realism and authenticity of music as we know it. In other words, I don't believe in making every little thing perfect, the mistakes are where the magic happens.
 
But as far as take lanes go, you and I are a dying bread. Everyone uses them and I would have to say its probably a 80% to 20% who are not. 
 
That Dave guy is a little rough around the edges . But he is probably one of the more helpful, smartest people you will talk to in these forums. He has helped me above and beyond. In other words, He's a good guy.
 
Sorry for the inconvenience in recording modes but like I said, set up a project template.
Here's a video I made a couple years back on project templates, I hope it helps.
 
 
 
And here you can get an idea about what "Comping" has to offer

 
However be aware that some of the shortcuts and features have changed.

Keano66
I still question why the Bakers feel that the default position should be 'Comping'.

 
To make non-frequent long-time users and returning users aware of the new feature. 
The same applies to the Tungsten theme introduced early this year, which is now the default theme.
I prefer overwriting recording mode and Mercury btw. 
 
 

My plan expires in January. I would be very happy to continue if the bakers could give me the option to record 'sound on sound' as default - it's the personal touch :)

Keano66
My plan expires in January. I would be very happy to continue if the bakers could give me the option to record 'sound on sound' as default - it's the personal touch :)

They already have. That's why there's a Normal template that will assume the defaults you want, and load automatically thereafter when you open a project.
 
Just because you drive a new car off the dealer's lot doesn't mean the default is you have to drive away from the dealer's every day. You own the car. You can drive it where you want.

Keano66

brundlefly

Keano66
I still question why the Bakers feel that the default position should be 'Comping'.

Really? I would wager that it's much more common to record multiple takes of the same part than to layer different parts on the same track. I would make the same call on the default.

How do you know it's much more common? I have been a Cakewalk user from the early days and have never used comping once. 

Just to be clear, using Comp Recording mode doesn't mean you have to comp together pieces of different takes. It just means that when you record a new take, you don't hear the previous ones, and the ultimate intent is to end up with one good take playing. Sound on Sound mode assumes you want to hear all takes playing together and doesn't automatically mute previous takes for you.
 
If you're always using Sound on Sound mode, I assume you're manually muting previous takes in the situation where others would use Comp Record mode to have it done automatically.

As ever, I am grateful to all those who responded to my post. Chuckebaby and Anderton, in particular - very grateful for your input. Respect.