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  • Hello from BandLab [Updated 21/3/2018] (p.36)
2018/02/27 14:01:12
igiwigi
Hi
Any Idea or a rough window to when we can expect a Bandlab release??
 
All the Best
John
2018/02/27 14:10:19
Karyn
telecharge
Karyn
I'm guessing the first version will be exactly the same as the current version but with all the branding and copyright notices, etc. changed, as that would be the most logical method for a seamless transition.



That sounds like a Magix move.  I'm hoping for more than that, but I'm not expecting any major new features (except collaboration/BandLab integration) in SONAR for a while.


I'm hoping for more than that as well, but it would be a logical step commercially as it "takes ownership" of what folk are currently using and would be a relatively quick release, leaving time to work on proper updates (and/or fixes) for the second release...
It would also serve as technology demonstrator for the authorisation servers and update procedures without the risk of leaving us with a "broken" install due to rushed updates...
2018/02/27 14:13:36
Midiboy
Magix sure gets a lot of hate as well.  They've done excellent with the Vegas line and they are getting ready to release Acid 8 Pro which actually will (finally) have 64bit support.  Sony never had the intentions of doing this.  
2018/02/27 14:22:26
Kamikaze
michael diemer
Regarding staff view/notation: I use staff view heavily, and there is one thing that is a must for any such feature, whether an improved staff view or integration with another product: navigation and selection MUST allow for "infinite" scrolling and selecting in the vertical and horizontal planes. I tried Cubase, and was shocked to discover that I could only select notes in the bars showing in the current view. Unlike Sonar, once you get to the right edge, you stop. you cannot select notes or measures beyond that. You can bet I will be watching closely any discussions of notation, and advocating my head off about this. Sonar's staff view is primarily and editing tool. It works for musicians who read music and especially classical or film composers who do orchestration. If the new staff view is an attempt at integrating true notation with a DAW, they will be in for a lot of trouble. no one has been able to do this yet. Just fix the flaws in staff view (see other threads on this for details). Don't try to square the circle.


Noel mention that as well as playing guitar, Meng studied classical music on the piano. This has given em the feeling that staff view will be valued. BandLab also have an Educational focus (WINNER: Best Classroom Technology at NAMM 2018), so I'd hope Sonar will hope t push int the educational market so anther reason to see a focus n staff view.
 
I haven't installed Overture yet to see how that scrolls, but I guessing they'd return to him if the deal he presented before was as well received by Cakewalk as he said. So I'd suspect it would run in similar ways, At least if overture does, voicing your opinion would be receiving a like minding reception from him.
 
 
2018/02/27 14:37:33
telecharge
Midiboy
Magix sure gets a lot of hate as well.  They've done excellent with the Vegas line and they are getting ready to release Acid 8 Pro which actually will (finally) have 64bit support.  Sony never had the intentions of doing this.  




No hate here. I bought the Samplitude X3 Suite, and posted it here on the forums.
 
Sound Forge Pro 12 is due in Spring, but it's been nearly 5 years waiting, so I hope you can understand the perception.
2018/02/27 14:51:15
BobF
Will coffee mugs be available with the new logo/name?
2018/02/27 14:51:55
RajahP
Karyn
RajahP
So when will the store be open again... And what will the 'upgrade' option to buy be like?
 
Or did I miss something?


You probably missed something.  Meng said in the OP that their intension is for all owners of Sonar (any version) to have a free of charge migration path to the new "Sonar by BandLab"  (or whatever it will be called).
I'm guessing the first version will be exactly the same as the current version but with all the branding and copyright notices, etc. changed, as that would be the most logical method for a seamless transition.


Thanks Karyn, that is great news..
2018/02/27 14:56:46
InstrEd
I'm thinking along the lines of the November update that never came plus maybe one or two more monthly
updates that were in the works for the rebranding. I'll see what BandLab has to offer. I was a lifetime member and I won't so easily turn my $$ over. No offense to Meng and company.  I wish them the best of luck and I hope they
entice me to $$.
2018/02/27 15:02:57
telecharge
BobF
Will coffee mugs be available with the new logo/name?




I'm accepting pre-orders. ;)
 

2018/02/27 15:05:42
InstrEd
I wonder how much Noel would get for his Coffee Mug if he put it up for auction on EBAY
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