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Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
Hey folks. I'm really close to finishing a track in X3 Producer but would like to use VocalSync on parts. The syncing I did with Melodyne are pretty good and musical, but wondered if it's worth risking an upgrade during a project just for VocalSync?
Is it better to uninstall X3 first or upgrade over the top?
Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
Stephen
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/25 21:01:23
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All versions of Sonar happily coexist and share any necessary files without issue. Just make sure to backup your project as it exists in X3 before you start experimenting in Platinum.
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/25 21:03:02
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There is no need to uninstall a previous version before installing a new version.
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 00:47:33
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razorIs it better to uninstall X3 first or upgrade over the top? I very recently moved from X3 to Platinum. Installed over the top as I found most do. Went seamlessly. My existing projects all work fine.
post edited by chamlin - 2015/12/26 00:59:33
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 11:32:47
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Awesome. Thanks everyone. That's what I needed to know--and thanks for the reminder to do the backup. I think I'll also create a system restore point before the upgrade --just in case! 😎
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 11:43:03
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I would never uninstall a Sonar version simply because I am upgrading to a new version. If you are doing a clean install to a new HD. I would install the older versions plugins I needed but not the older version of Sonar. These are ones that are no longer in Sonar. R-Mix for example or Pantheon.
This method may change in the upcoming version. I would go for it now.
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 13:00:51
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John
I would never uninstall a Sonar version simply because I am upgrading to a new version. If you are doing a clean install to a new HD. I would install the older versions plugins I needed but not the older version of Sonar. These are ones that are no longer in Sonar. R-Mix for example or Pantheon.
This method may change in the upcoming version. I would go for it now.
Another good point. I certainly don't want to lose any plug-ins, especially if I have some in the current track. Every other Sonar upgrade I've done I've installed the new version "over" the previous. I believe when I upgraded from 5 to 8, it left two completely independent versions intact on my DAW. I didn't really care for that, so that's why i asked. Thanks again
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 13:07:18
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All versions of SONAR install in separate directories. The shared components such as the plug-in utilities and plug-ins themselves do get overwritten. The actual SONAR program does not. SONAR Platinum is no different, the actual program installs in a "SONAR Platinum" folder, it will not overwrite the "X3 Producer" folder. It will also create separate master files in ProgramData, user files in your user AppData area and Cakewalk Content. SONAR Platinum will overwrite the shared folders and plug-ins.
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 13:11:43
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All versions of SONAR install in separate directories. The shared components such as the plug-in utilities and plug-ins themselves do get overwritten. The actual SONAR program does not. SONAR Platinum is no different, the actual program installs in a "SONAR Platinum" folder, it will not overwrite the "X3 Producer" folder. It will also create separate master files in ProgramData, user files in your user AppData area and Cakewalk Content. SONAR Platinum will overwrite the shared folders and plug-ins.
Got it. Not my fav, but I understand. Thanks
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/26 13:21:55
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Here is a breakdown I did some months back regarding SONAR disk usage which may be of interest http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3179366. If you want to slim down X3, delete the tutorial folder in Cakewalk Content.
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/30 09:38:54
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So if I have interpreted the above thread correctly:
1: I install Platinum along side X3
2: if I have plugins in X3 that are not included with Platinum, the separate platinum install will overwrite the plug in folders?
How do I keep those older plugins for use in platinum?
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/30 09:52:08
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I've never had a newer version of SONAR disable or overwrite old plugs. They just plug along (pun intended).
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/30 10:28:23
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kbrodog
So if I have interpreted the above thread correctly:
1: I install Platinum along side X3
2: if I have plugins in X3 that are not included with Platinum, the separate platinum install will overwrite the plug in folders?
How do I keep those older plugins for use in platinum?
No. The only time plugins are removed is if/when you uninstall previous versions of Sonar
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Re: Steps for Upgrade to Sonar Platinum
2015/12/30 11:54:05
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Right. What I was talking about is if you are installing on a new HD one that has no previous version on it. You will want to also install old plugins from older versions that include those plugins. No overwriting is done.
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