X1b Fix List Looking Good (UPDATED 2/11) (UPDATED 2/18) (UPDATED 2/28)

(UPDATED 2/11/2011)

(Incomplete) list of updated features in SONAR X1b:

• Console Layout Improvements, Including:
  
  • Adjusted labels and selection boxes to reduce potential overlap.
  • Adjusted Narrow Strips in order to fit longer FX, Track, and I/O names.
  • An editable EQ plot has been added to Narrow Strips for ProChannel (Producer Only).
• One-Shot Preview Mode Added to Browser.
• MultiDock Improvements:
  • Hit-zone for docking has been limited to the top of the MultiDock.
  • When the MultiDock is floating, the "D" key now minimizes instead of collapsing it.
• Snap Mode Toggle Added:
  • It is now possible to toggle between Snap-To and Snap-By with a keystroke.

(Incomplete) list of issues addressed in SONAR X1b:

• Fixed an issue where ASIO devices could be lost.
• Fixed an issue in the PRV causing 'Grid Resolution > Follow Snap Settings' to be unavailable.
• Fixed an issue where Groove Clip looping of a MIDI clip could cause Inspector fields to disappear.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting automation data.
• Fixed an issue with key-bindings and no project open.
• Fixed an issue preventing Freeze commands from being key bindable.
• Fixed AudioSnap quantize.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when scrolling.
• Fixed an issue causing 'Preview at Host Tempo' to not work properly with REX and Acidized wav files.
• Big Time color will now persist properly.
• Fixed an issue with recording from multiple MIDI controllers simultaneously.
• Fixed an issue causing the Track View to suddenly scroll.
• Fixed an issue where Follow Transport enabled in the Matrix View would disable bounce and export commands.
• Fixed an issue causing the EQ module’s Enable button to not be hidden properly (Studio and Essential only)
• Fixed an issue with Snap when Musical settings are disabled.
• Accessibility: Now able to bring focus to right side of Inspector using a PC keyboard.
• Accessibility: Various strings updated.
• Fixed a layout issue in the Volume module of the Console View.
• Fixed an issue causing MDI windows to block Multidock hitzone.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when closing a project.
• “Allow Only One Open Project at a Time” setting now works correctly.
• It is now possible to open the Clip Properties panel of the Inspector by double-clicking a Clip.
• Fixed an issue causing FX chain to move position when Properties page is open and the FX chain is bypassed.
• D key now minimizes and restores the MultiDock when it is floating.
• Fixed various capitalization inconsistencies between parameter names
• Fixed an issue causing Track Templates to load without folders and other data.
• Fixed an issue causing the original BPM of Groove clips to not show in the Clip Properties panel.
• Fixed an issue preventing effects plug-ins from remaining docked in the MultiDock.
• AudioSnap Set Project Tempo from Clip is now functioning.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when changing time durations of a V-Vocal clip
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when removing a V-Vocal clip
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when adjusting a V-Vocal clip
• Addressed an error with looping V-Vocal clips
• Included several general stability improvements when working with V-Vocal
• Grid Resolution > Follow Snap Settings is now working properly in the Piano Roll View

Feb11 Update:

• Fixed an issue causing Pan values to display cropped.
• Fixed an issue causing the EQ plot in the Console View to disappear.
• Addressed several possible scenarios causing Snap Settings to change unexpectedly.
• Fixed a memory leak in SonitusFX Delay.
• The Now Time format in the Control Bar will now persist correctly.
• Narrow mode for Console View strips now persisted properly when opening and closing the ProChannel.
• Implemented several performance improvements to the ProChannel UI.
• Implemented several performance improvements to the Console View UI.
• Implemented a performance improvement with the Snap Settings UI.
• Fixed an issue causing Tip of the Day to appear for users of previous SONAR versions.
• Fixed an issue causing the splash screen to appear too briefly.
• Fixed an issue causing the audio Metronome to play unexpectedly.
• Addressed an issue that could cause unexpected characters to appear in menus for some languages.
• Fixed an issue causing WASAPI mode to be changed unexpectedly.

Feb18 Update:

• Fixed an issue that could cause ProChannel compressors to be implemented twice.
• Fixed a potential crash when opening the Staff View.
• Fixed an issue that could cause ProChannel module enable buttons to be out of sync.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the Control Bar to unexpectedly disappear.
• Fixed an issue where Track Numbers could display incorrectly in the Console View.
• Addressed an inconsistency in the EQ Plot menu.
• “Display Ghosted Data” option now works properly for Busses.
• Fixed an issue with "Bounce to Clip" on MIDI Tracks with Lyric events.
• Addressed an instability with deleting Busses containing enabled ProChannel modules.
• Changed the global font size for Japanese installations (JP OS only).
• Adjusted the EQ Plot to address an inconsistency.
• Fixed an issue that could cause Gain knobs to disappear from the Console View.
• Fixed an issue with selecting Clips in Track Folders.
• Fixed a potential crash when inserting a Send set to a new Bus.
• Snap Settings no longer persist per-Screenset.
• Loop Construction View edits no longer trigger Screensets.
• Fixed an issue where the Step Sequencer could turn off Snap.
• Fixed an issue causing the Clip FX bin in the Inspector to not updatr for undo or redo.
• Fixed an issue causing the ProChannel Routing section to display differently in the Inspector and Console View.
• Fixed an issue causing Record Arm buttons to display incorrectly in the Track View.
• Fixed a potential crash when opening the Piano Roll View.
• All ProChannel module enable buttons now respond to QuickGroups gestures in the Console View.
• Corrected an issue causing the Busses and Mains to scroll during Screenset and File load.
• Fixed several graphic issues with the Inspector on Japanese installations (JP OS only).
• Pressing Escape will no longer edit Inspector fields.
• Plug-in folders can no longer be dragged from the Browser to an FX Bin.

Feb28 Update:

• It is now possible to reorder Clip FX in the Inspector.
• Fixed an issue that could cause a SONAR process to remain running after exiting if a MIDI effect had been used.
• Fixed some ProChannel Tooltips.
• FX Chains now properly respond to FX Bin Bypass.
• Fixed an issue that could cause Busses to be routed incorrectly when creating a Bus from an existing Bus
• Fixed an issue that could cause ProChannel Write-Enabled state of ProChannel parameters to change unexpectedly when switching Compressor types..
• The Browser’s Audio Preview bus is now saved per-project and is no longer persisted per Screenset.
• Fixed an issue causing only the first Clip in a Folder to be Selected.
• Fixed an issue preventing Staff and Lyrics Views from printing.
• “Quantize to Pool” is now available in the context menu for MIDI clips.
• Fixed an issue that could cause glitches or a drop-out when inserting a Bus during playback.
• “Synth Connected” toggle in the Synth menu of the Browser now properly displays Synth state.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the wrong ReWire device to be loaded from the Browser.
• It is now possible to bind “Insert Soft Synth” in the Key Bindings page of the Preferences dialog.
• It is now possible to bind the “Media”, “Plug-Ins”, and “Synth Rack” tabs of the Browser in the Key Bindings page of the Preferences dialog.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the Snap Settings to change when opening the Preferences dialog.
• Fixed an issue causing “Set Measure/Beat at Now” to insert a tempo change at the wrong time.
• Fixed “Delete Marker” tooltip in the Markers View.
• Fixed “Tempo List” tooltip in the Tempo View.
• Removed non-functional “Show Label” toggles from the Console View Options menu.
• Fixed an issue causing the Erase tool to work incorrectly with Folder clips.
• Adjusted the Crop hit-zone for PRV note editing so that at maximum 30 pixels will be available.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the screen to flicker when using Advance MIDI Strips in the Inspector.
• Fixed an issue that could cause Enable buttons of ProChannel modules to get out of sync with the VS-700.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the ProChannel in the Inspector from updating properly when adjusting the ProChannel for the same Track in the Console View.
• Fixed an issue that could cause unexpected behavior with Screensets when deleting a Track.
• Updated Synth Rack button colors to match those found in the Track View.
• Fixed a drawing issue with non-segmented meters in the Console View.
• Fixed a potential crash that could occur when Read Enabling Parameters in FX Chains.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2222611

Thanks to Zyler for posting the X1b information.  Keep it coming Zyler!!!

HumbleNoise

...
(Incomplete) list of issues addressed in SONAR X1b:
... Fixed AudioSnap quantize.....

You better...go SONAR!

No 'narrow strip' fix? Maybe I missed it...

RajahP
No 'narrow strip' fix? Maybe I missed it...

It's not in the list but they've mentioned it in other threads. Expect to see some changes, which ones I do not know.

*double post*

Unless I missed it or I don't understand their terminology b ut I certainly hope they fix the "default to last note duration in PRV mode."

I am looking forward to the update.

Joe

I'm alarmed.

Well, this looks like a list of "issues" that were "fixed".  Certainly.  Very good.  But I don't see any of the major problems with X1 as regards usability and features taken away or user preferences that are now absent addressed in this list.  Hopefully they will be there as "new" (old) features.

yorolpal


Well, this looks like a list of "issues" that were "fixed".  Certainly.  Very good.  But I don't see any of the major problems with X1 as regards usability and features taken away or user preferences that are now absent addressed in this list.  Hopefully they will be there as "new" (old) features.

I'm grateful Zyler gave us this info, and for the fixes.   I'm going to remain a tiny tiny bit skeptical for now until it's actually on my system and running ;)

BUT I think what is also useful is that, due to the list given so far, it somewhat proves that those who have been having problems aren't that crazy after all.   There are a lot of fixes in there (and it's an incomplete list).

So I hope we can all calm down about beating up those who have had problems, and let's see how X1B holds up in the real world/field.

I don't want to take away anything from the effort -- it's great to see what's coming even as a partial list.   So I do hope that I, too, can go back to Sonar with some degree of stability - and confidence.

And, Ol Pal, I suspect a lot of those 'usability' preferences may not come until they have X1 more stable (hopefully via X1B).

Looks promising  ..... so far ......  I also realize this is an incomplete  list .......  there are however several big ticket areas still  missing - all the Pro Channel issues - all the missing  MCU / Controller menu functionalities - stabilty, stability, stabilty - non-changeable / non-customizable menus  -  the almost complete removal of  8.5.3 toolbars - standalone Pro Channel VST components ..... these are just some that pop in to mind as I type .......the list goes on ..... still ...... X1B  is still some   4 - 6  weeks aways so I hope / trust that  the above list  triples /quadruples  in size   [ I might be overstating it somewhat now ]   by "release day".

No two ways about it ........ X1B is going to be a watershed release for a lot of  us.

Tim

Great - thanks for the post

This list helps confirm two ideas in my mind ......

1) I am a strong Cakewalk fan, because they do indeed work hard to make their products good and fix problems.

2) But ... this is also why I never, never, never am on the front lines to jump into ANY company's brand new version of anything.
I would rather sit back for 6 months to a year, let all the wrinkles get ironed out and then get a nice clean install pack instead of a Ver.1.0 install.exe and a half dozen patch fixes  (not to mention aggravation and headaches).

FreezeStudio


 
 
Did not see any words about The VS700R/C ?? update  

Take a look on the VS700 forums. Someone from their dev team chimed in to assure members they are working on those updates, and if I read correctly, will also provide an update in March. The two will likely come hand in hand.
 
The fixes for the VS700 and Sonar X1 are two sided fixes.

March is just around the corner - we are already almost half way through February's 28 days...