New functionality...not new toys.  Improvements and bug fixes...not bright shiny objects.  Improved workflow.

Anderton


I'm (once again) using y'all as a focus group...when a new version of Sonar comes out, it's always a big problem to figure out what to cover first in my Sonar columns for Sound on Sound. Should I do the console emulation...no wait...the guitar sim! But there's also the automation, that's cool, and the workflow changes...

So if you could have me write about any new X2 feature in depth, which one(s) would it be?

Start off with the new work flow enhancements like auto zoom, track layers, ect, then move to the new Pro channel features. Then wind up explaining FX chains.


While you could talk about Overloud's Breverb and TH2 I think the new features minus third party features would be a great way to start, and should take priority. If you are writing a series, console emulation should be part of the new pro channel section. Greater stability should also be mentioned.


I have your videos on X1 (advanced workshop and advanced workshop the next level) You should do one for X2 and talk about tricks with R-mix, console emulator, Breverb, Effects chain ideas, and using TH2.


You are good at thinking outside the box and I would buy the new X2 advanced video if you made one.

probably prochannel and fx chains.

by the way..just read your review on the Aurora 16 from Lynx  . I bought two. Good stuff sir.

congrats on Sound on Sound too. in my opinion, best pub out there.

www.solidsoundatlanta.com

Frank

lanes man...lanes..automation and take lanes..the best thing since sliced onions.

and staff view guy..i dont believe daws are measured for their staff view enhancments.
thats why they make notation software man.
dont be mad at the daw,be mad at yourself for getting a decent notation software like i have done.

cjack


If the console emulation really is "that good," I think it merits a detailed explanation of how to get the best out of it.

My very limited experimenting suggests it is subtle indeed and I would like to understand the theoretical differences in the models.

Not sure I "get it" at this point. 

There are so many processing options, what's the big deal with this one?

+1.

Shinyhead


 I really believe that what really needs coverage and exposure is the ABYSSIMAL state of the Staff View. This is a supposed to be a cornerstone to a serious DAW but it has been left to rot for more than a dozen upgrades.

So, let me get this right, you want Craig to write an article for SOS where he's expected to give the Staff View a good bashing?

I think you've missed the point here my friend. Craig writes excellent tutorials which are an aid to anyone trying to educate themselves on some of Sonar's finer points. It's NOT a platform for him or anyone else to vent their spleen about an ongoing problem.

rcrees


Workflow changes... Auto Zoom, Track auto zoom, Track layers, Smart tool.... get my vote.

This gets my vote.

I am doing MIDI most of the time and really come to appreciate the PRV and SMART Tool.With Pro Channel I can quickly dial up an EQ and compressor. And Breverb, TH2 (I also had a guitar rock number) and Console Emulation really spice things up for me. The overall workflow has been improved. The downside is some bugs still hangs around.

Wait I wrote SPICE, why is it****?

This is fantastic. You've just designed my next three columns :)

I think the PC chains might be a good place to start. I'm still finding out little workflow tricks, whereas I think I have the chains thing pretty much nailed. It would be frustrating (and embarassing!) to write a column on workflow and overlook something cool.

Also I had an idea - to re-visit mastering with Sonar. I've always been against putting processors on the master bus if you're going to master something, but...I think maybe I've found a new way of looking at it.

As to notation, the column is not opinion/editorial, it's technical. My priority is coming up with techniques that are useful but not generally well known. If there are limitations, I also like coming up with workarounds. And frankly, the lack of a really good staff view doesn't bother me so it would be difficult to get too worked up about it. I think one reason why I get along well with Sonar is because I just happen to fit their target audience.