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Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
I've used Sonar X3 every day for a while now and ..just WOW! The stability, the features.. everything!.. It certainly shows that you've worked really hard on this release and also that you've really listened in on what we (your customers) want I wish I could express in words how much I appreciated this!..  You totally nailed it this time! (sure; there'll always be things that can become better, but I really think you've made all the right decisions and that X3 is more than anyone could have ever hoped for) I haven't been around the forums for a few days (have been in Sonar-land) so I don't know how much people have written about their X3-experiences and their appreciation. ..Doesn't matter though.. You deserve to hear this over and over again! Awesome work! Keep it up! P.S. Thanks for the X3b update, by the way! D.S.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/05 16:56:47
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+1 Great work Cakewalk!!!!
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/05 17:05:37
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No show stoppers* here since initial X3b.
*You know, the kind that make you NOT be able to even use the program. Ok, there was the UAD after a VST3 bug, but reverting to VST2 (until X3b came along) was a simple and effective stop gap. Simples.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/05 17:07:42
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Hi all,i have done a fresh install of W7 and Sonar X3b......with awesome results.
Perfect transition from X2a projects,less cpu consumption,no glitch or drop out with loop on,VVocal is better than ever (i'm a fan),take lanes is very pro,Pro Channel Tape is.....real,AD has a punchy sound......all is wonderful.
All my compliments to the Cake's developers,they make my job better than ever.
All my best
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/05 17:23:12
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Can only join the choir - stunning and what an upgrade from 8.5.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/05 17:27:14
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Nothing stopping the show here. Loving X3.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/05 17:48:07
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I've had a few issues but the basic code is there to fix the problems I had. The problems I had were exclusive to my own individual system, and not a X3 issue. The plug-in manager is a fabulous tool that can help fix issues....my initial tests have all been very positive with no problems to report. I am very happy with how well my computer can record, playback, edit and help me with music in general. The plug-in packages and updates are a very welcome addition to my software collection. Overall I'm thrilled with the new X3b !!!
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Anderton
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 00:37:53
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So far, speed comping remains my favorite new feature.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 07:56:13
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Track colors are my new favorite feature. And it is more stable then any previous version X3B is very solid.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 08:05:35
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Stability has been sublime...
Cant WAIT for the video features in X3c!!
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 08:13:17
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I am so AMPed to be getting my copy of X3b on Friday! (our car drew first blood this month). I am prepping my computer, getting the X3 manuals ready and going over everything I can read about X3 until Friday.
From what others have said, I will repeat....Great Job Cakewalk!
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Johannes H
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 08:53:24
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Allthough I have (had) a Pod Farm issue, I really like X3.
My favourite so far is the new audio to midi feature.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 09:48:32
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Just getting started with X3, but no problems so far. I love the expanding PC EQ. Very cool!!
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 10:05:15
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Awesome Results & Great Performance :)
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 10:37:02
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My favorite feature is the pop up PC EQ. Blue Tube effects, Melodyne, AD drum, Strum connected to TH1 effects (I am a pianist who can't play guitar, so finally I can fake through some guitar sound). Can't wait to play with the new Comp feature. Wait a minute, did I just mention almost all of the new X3 features. Thanks cakewalk for an awesome upgrade.
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jps
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 10:57:49
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I'll join the choir :-)) This version is great !!
It may be an placebo effect but to me the whole program runs smoother :-))
Keep up the good work !!!
All the best
Jan
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cliffr
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/06 22:18:12
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X3 is "Totally Awesome", thanks Noel and all the Cakewalk staff !. It's been a journey getting there, but it looks like Cakewalk had a vision, stuck to it, and have probably made it over the biggest humps in the road ahead of them from the earlier X series releases. I am way more than just impressed with X3, and will now delay investing in any other companies DAW given what X3 has brought to the table. Fixes to long running bugs certainly grabbed my attention with the X3b update - in particular: - Resolved a crash when using direct MIDI output with multiple VST Instruments simultaneously, such as multiple instances of JamStix or Catanya (CWBRN-5781, CWBRN-2504, CWBRN-2564, CWBRN-1739)
The "Overall Stability and Improved Feature Set" ... is simply outstanding now, making huge leaps forward in workflow and usability. - Stability
- VST3 Support
- New Comping tools
- Browser Features
- Quad Curve EQ enhancements
- Integrated Melodyne (well worth upgrading !)
- Color customization
Just to mention a few :-) Congratulations Cakewalk ... you've totally pulled my chain (in a good way) with this release !. I really didn't expect to see anything this good, this time around :-) I'd recommend X3 for sure, new, or as an upgrade, to anybody. Thanks again all you Cakewalk Dudes :-) Cheers - Cliff
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 00:25:42
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cliffr
X3 is "Totally Awesome", thanks Noel and all the Cakewalk staff !.
It's been a journey getting there, but it looks like Cakewalk had a vision, stuck to it, and have probably made it over the biggest humps in the road ahead of them from the earlier X series releases.
I am way more than just impressed with X3, and will now delay investing in any other companies DAW given what X3 has brought to the table.
Fixes to long running bugs certainly grabbed my attention with the X3b update - in particular:
- Resolved a crash when using direct MIDI output with multiple VST Instruments simultaneously, such as multiple instances of JamStix or Catanya (CWBRN-5781, CWBRN-2504, CWBRN-2564, CWBRN-1739)
The "Overall Stability and Improved Feature Set" ... is simply outstanding now, making huge leaps forward in workflow and usability.
- Stability
- VST3 Support
- New Comping tools
- Browser Features
- Quad Curve EQ enhancements
- Integrated Melodyne (well worth upgrading !)
- Color customization
Just to mention a few :-)
Congratulations Cakewalk ... you've totally pulled my chain (in a good way) with this release !.
I really didn't expect to see anything this good, this time around :-)
I'd recommend X3 for sure, new, or as an upgrade, to anybody.
Thanks again all you Cakewalk Dudes :-)
Cheers - Cliff
Very well stated and I agree totally! Quest 4 $uccess
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Anderton
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 02:13:12
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Is it just my imagination, or do projects load faster? And when you move the Now time around in a project when it's playing it also seems to start playback faster?
Frankly, I had high hopes for X3 but this is even better than expected in terms of having a really solid feel.
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mudgel
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 03:06:33
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X3b is so stable I might even move to Win 8.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 04:26:16
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mudgel
X3b is so stable I might even move to Win 8.
It's working great on Win8, no stability problems to report after many hours of use.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 05:39:41
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Everything is working fine on Windows 8 here.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 08:34:48
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I was mixing a small project in X3a for the first time last night, and it was great TBH. I'm coming from X1 so take lanes is gonna take some getting used to, but there's so much greatness here.
One thing that nobody on here has talked about but I LOVE is the new BlueTubes stuff. I tried a bunch of out and will probably be using them quite a bit! The chorus and flanger are fantastic. Especially the stereo applications.
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Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 08:55:46
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Anderton
Is it just my imagination, or do projects load faster? And when you move the Now time around in a project when it's playing it also seems to start playback faster?
Frankly, I had high hopes for X3 but this is even better than expected in terms of having a really solid feel.
A few people have noticed this. Some of the overall VST updates involved some subtle changes to the VST load sequence. I suspect this reduces the traffic of messages to the plugin during load and could account for faster load times on plugin laden projects, particluarly for plugins that have hundreds of parameters. There were also changes to the timeline seeking logic (for ARA), although I don't have an explanation yet why it would be faster :-P
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John
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 11:11:32
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Anderton
Is it just my imagination, or do projects load faster? And when you move the Now time around in a project when it's playing it also seems to start playback faster?
Frankly, I had high hopes for X3 but this is even better than expected in terms of having a really solid feel.
No its not your imagination or then we both need to see some one about group hallucinations. Its simply better behaved and feels a lot more solid. An example for me is the demo for X3. It uses all my cores to a fair degree that in older versions would cause a hang or dropout. Not with X3 though.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/07 13:55:56
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fooman
I was mixing a small project in X3a for the first time last night, and it was great TBH. I'm coming from X1 so take lanes is gonna take some getting used to, but there's so much greatness here.
One thing that nobody on here has talked about but I LOVE is the new BlueTubes stuff. I tried a bunch of out and will probably be using them quite a bit! The chorus and flanger are fantastic. Especially the stereo applications.
Yeah, the modulation FX (and delays) are pretty nice - I can definitely see me using them. I'm a bit undecided on the EQs and Comps though, mainly because I'm so used to the PC versions (UI and sound). And just another +1 on the overall X3 experience. So far so good geat.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/08 18:42:59
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/08 18:47:37
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☄ Helpfulby jps 2013/10/09 02:57:27
jps
I'll join the choir :-)) This version is great !!
It may be an placebo effect but to me the whole program runs smoother :-))
Keep up the good work !!!
All the best
Jan
It's definitely not a placebo effect. We spent a lot of time enhancing workflow and making it rock-solid out of the gate. And we are committed to even more updates based on user feedback.
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/09 02:20:04
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+Infinity!  
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Re: Thank you Cakewalk for an awesome product!
2013/10/09 02:32:39
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Comping for me is the stand out feature. My workflow has been automated. I'm also using the Blue Tubes Chorus and delay far more than I thought I would.
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