dubdisciple
 
As far as the patch or lack of patch.  I seriously would rather they put their resources in the next version if it's already in the pipeline than spend too much time trying gto pacify every little complaint in a perpetually uphill battle.  We all know that at some point Cakewalk will provide the newer version dirt cheap anyway.

Prior to this remark, I think your response was sound, for sure. To preface, I don't mean this as a rebuke, but rather, just my "take". No pun intended, X2 brought us Take Lanes and took away Layers, which I personally liked. X2 provided fixes and such for X1a-d, which I wanted but introduced a new horror to some. I don't want the same thing to happen again. So, even if X3 is amazing, and fixes lots of things from X1a, it certainly will introduce new things I won't find so welcome, or that need adjustment.

and the entire back and forth with Andrew is exactly why I have no problem with Cakewalk staff avoiding these kinds of threads.  Nothing he says short of  "yessa boss, we's a workin on dat night and daaaaaay and will have it purrrrfected   and X2b with coupon for a bj by noon"  will avoid the endless stream of things he obviously cannot give us any more info on.
 

There were also more than 250 bugs fixed with X2a.
 
Bob Bone
 

@brconflict..i realize not everybody feels the same as I do about the patch, so i don't take it personal.  Believe me, it annoys me that Take lanes kind of suck in actual practice.  Maybe it's the cynic in me, but I kind of expect new features to go through growing pains.  I just realize there is a certain point where the decision has to be made whether to in vest in endless tweaks of the old house or build it right from the ground up with the new house.  The answer is rarely black and white.
 
I guess for me, regardless of the path they take, I would prefer they spend it working instead of doing this.

Andrew Rossa [Cakewalk]

Thanks for being so positive. There is no wink wink or nudge here. We don't have a comment on the future of SONAR other than we believe it to be very bright and we are listening to all our customers. Please don't take our communication here to mean anything else or read between the lines. That wasn't the intention at all.

Well I do certainly hope X2 will get the attention it deserves before any new release because it is a great program. I'm sure you guys have already perused it but if not the more constructive thread I was referring to from earlier this week is linked below.
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Yet-another-thread-about-the-current-lack-of-an-X2b-m2850642.aspx
 
I blathered on for probably too long in there but the general tone of the thread was positive and hopeful but somewhat anxious and a little frustrated. It's probably a better example of how your more committed customers are feeling than this thread which is turning into a turd flingers convention.
 
I truly do feel for you guys because of the abuse you take on the forum when you show up. It would tick me right the heck off. It also unfortunately drowns out the legit concerns and suggestions which is a drag for those who don't aspire for gold in the turd Olympics.
 
Cheers and thanks for popping in.

And it is encouraging that Cakewalk is telling us that they are aware of our grumblings and such and that these things are being taken into account. I dunno, I guess I was fairly disappointed with how X2 came in. I was expecting an X1e. It's something that is difficult to navigate and not burn too much money, and it's reassuring to see that at least we're going to all get something out of what is brought out next.
 
Still, it's frustrating.

br..I really do empathize.  I have a laundry list of things that annoy me about Sonar, but i honestly can say that about most of the software that i use. I think i may be a little more patient because I have had far worse experiences with other companies.  I have had Avid practically go tell me to eff myself unless I was using one of the exact computer models they listed on their site.  Steinberg outright ignored me when I told them their dongle was crashing my system to high hell.  For me, Cakewalk has been roses and sunshine in comparison.  Does not excuse the bumps in the road but puts them in perspective. 

dubdisciple
and the entire back and forth with Andrew is exactly why I have no problem with Cakewalk staff avoiding these kinds of threads.  Nothing he says short of  "yessa boss, we's a workin on dat night and daaaaaay and will have it purrrrfected   and X2b with coupon for a bj by noon"  will avoid the endless stream of things he obviously cannot give us any more info on.
 

 
totally agree here with dub

robert_e_bone
There were also more than 250 bugs fixed with X2a.
 
Bob Bone
 

 
very good point robert

all im saying is every time one of these "why I hate x2a" threads comes out its a pile on every single time.
 
some of those users have some very valid points and actually help the cause by making suggestions.
I know of 5 people here that aren't happy but still make use, and stay positive.
(I know its tough)
they still do.
 
 
 

chuckebaby
all im saying is every time one of these "why I hate x2a" threads comes out its a pile on every single time.
 
some of those users have some very valid points and actually help the cause by making suggestions.
I know of 5 people here that aren't happy but still make use, and stay positive.
(I know its tough)
they still do.
 
 
 

Attacking the Bakers and other users creates a situation where they may not want to post as much if at all. Then we all lose.