I've been using Melodyne 2 Editor for a couple/few years....pretty happy with it overall (I've learned to deal with some of it's quirks and idiosyncrasies).
 
I got an email (as many of you might have) about upgrading to M4 Studio for $150.
 
When 4 first came out, I saw lots of online complaints about things not working properly, etc, etc....but I know they've released several updates since then.  Has this solved at least most of the problems people were having?
 
Does it have enough improvements, etc to warrant the upgrade?  I've heard that some of the coolest features aren't available within the DAW (multi-track adjusting for example)....I've never really used Melodyne standalone....so not sure that would work for me....
 
What do people think?  I'm not itching to throw money around unless it's truly made some improvements over my version (and can be used within the DAW)
 
Thanks

For me, no.  I've only used it for audio to midi conversion.  That deal will come around again. It's not a must have for $150.

Check here:   http://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/editions-and-technical-matters
 
Only you can determine if the upgrade is worth it or not.
 
I use Melodyne 4 Studio and it has been running perfectly under Sonar, i.e. no crashes or other problems.

Mario, what do you do with it that you can't do with Editor v. 2?  I have version 2 Editor and I, like the original poster am contemplating upgrading, but I am not sure the added functionality is worth $150.

In the new version, you can open any number of tracks at the same time, see all the blobs together on one screen, and adjust timing quite effectively and quickly.  This and the fact that it now opens in a few seconds make this upgrade invaluable for me.

dwardzala
Mario, what do you do with it that you can't do with Editor v. 2?  I have version 2 Editor and I, like the original poster am contemplating upgrading, but I am not sure the added functionality is worth $150.

Since you can't run both at the same time to a/b it is hard to compare.
 
However, they have made it clear that the tempo detection is vastly improved, so this means if you want to do tempo mapping (not play to a click track), and then have your recording create an accurate tempo map.  V4 is improved.
 
If you like to manipulate sound.  The Editors in Studio 4 are totally new, never seen anything else like it.  Resource heavy for realtime processing but supremely powerful.    
 
If you do entire mixed down track manipulation (say to change the key of a recording for band mates to practice to if you have a different singer, etc), Melodye 4 is much improved to do that, from the few tests I did.
 
 

Brian and Lynn, thanks for the info.  I may have to put the upgrade on my wish list (I think I might have missed the opportunity this Black Friday.)

M4 Studio is running very nicely for me. I thought I heard/read somewhere that SONAR would support the multitrack version via ARA, that is, I could open clips from multiple audio tracks at the same time. All I'm getting is one track at a time. Since this is the first time I've tried it, I'm assuming pilot error. Hopefully, Lynn can set me straight.

Thanks for the responses....I opted to hold off for now.  In all likelihood, the price will come along again at some point.
 
Editor 2 is working more or less fine for me (a few weird glitches from time to time...but overall)....the main feature that interested me was the multi-track feature....if that's not available within Sonar, then what I've got will continue to be just fine for now.
 
Thanks again

Multi-tracking and Multitrack Note Editing – See and edit multiple tracks simultaneously
Sound Editor – Change the timbre by adjusting the balance between partials
Quantize to reference track – Carry over the timing of one track to another
 
for me the Sound Editor is worth the upgrade, especially for creative sound design.  Here's some info on it from the Melodyne website:
 
'With the Sound Editor in Melodyne 4 studio, you can edit the sound of your recordings – just like your music – in a more musical, detailed and inspiring way. From the subtle enhancement of envelopes and timbres to the manipulation of overtones, resynthesis and radical experiments in sound design.
Melodyne recognizes the notes and their overtones – also a decisive advantage when it comes to sound processing. While conventional equalizers only act upon fixed frequencies, Melodyne adapts to the audio material itself. Adjust the level of individual overtones within each track, shape the basic sound of each instrument, relate the timbre or envelope of each note to its pitch, bring out the character of each sound source.
The results are novel acoustically, often unique, invariably invigorating – yet the Sound Editor is intuitive and lends itself easily to creative use."
 
For more, check out the Sound Editor video:
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol0OZ3xzsjs