2015/06/22 00:33:44
Fleer
But do you like it as a whole?
2015/06/22 03:04:34
synkrotron
Fleer
But do you like it as a whole?



Well, I've had the earlier versions of Strum for a while now, but never really got to grips with it. It's only in the last week or so now that I've dragged Strum out again to give it another try and learn more about how to get a reasonable sound, which is more down to technique than the physical sounds that Strum produces.
 
One of the main reasons I updated was because if you set the earlier version of Strum to Power Chord mode, it crashed Sonar, and I wanted to see how that mode worked.
 
It's still too early to answer that question as I've not explored it that much. I upgraded yesterday morning and within an hour of that my eldest son paid us a visit (fathers day) so I had to get off my laptop really.
 
Then later on, I spent some time making sure I wasn't missing something, with respect to the Speed "issue."
 
I've yet to delve into the many numerous patches that are now available... I had a quick flick through the patch list and there's plenty there to play with, for sure.
 
The interface is somewhat changed, similar to what they did with Ultra Analog. So I also need to learn my way around the interface again. But so far, so good.
 
I like the ability to select different pick shapes. I'm not sure you could do that in the earlier version... At least, I never found that. I play my real guitar without a plectrum, so I've had a quick mess with the pick shape that emulates that.
 
I've e-mailed AAS  about the Speed problem, so I'll keep peeps posted on that one. And I'm hoping it's not just me.
 
I went onto their forums and I'm afraid that nothing much goes on over there.
2015/06/22 10:08:16
synkrotron
I've just received this reply from AAS:-
 
It's now indeed subtle. The range of the strumming speed has been
reduced in Strum GS-2. The reason behind that change is to have a more
consistent behaviour while playing the loops. If you want to do slow
strums you can do them with the arpeggio keys.

 
So the software is operating as intended, it seem. I'm not to sure what to make of that...
2015/06/22 12:05:38
bapu
JoeOss
Did we not get Strum Session with a previous version of Sonar as I cannot find the serial number in my cakewalk account?


I think it was an offer.
 
But, SONAR Platinum Members will be getting Strum Sessions 2 free this month. Scroll down the page.
2015/06/22 14:20:21
bapu
I just checked and I do own Strum Electric GS-1, so I just picked up GS-2 for $29. 
 
I know I already own a few strummers but I could not resist for $29.
2015/06/22 14:59:17
synkrotron
That's weird... It say $39 for an upgrade, and yet most here are paying $29...
 
Ah well... What's ten bucks?
2015/06/22 15:16:37
SmokeyJ628
synkrotron
That's weird... It say $39 for an upgrade, and yet most here are paying $29...
 
Ah well... What's ten bucks?


 
I think $29 was a limited introductory upgrade price.
2015/06/22 15:19:07
bapu
SmokeyJ628
synkrotron
That's weird... It say $39 for an upgrade, and yet most here are paying $29...
 
Ah well... What's ten bucks?


 
I think $29 was a limited introductory upgrade price.


Just paid that ($29) today.
2015/06/22 16:26:10
dmbaer
SmokeyJ628
synkrotron
That's weird... It say $39 for an upgrade, and yet most here are paying $29...
 
Ah well... What's ten bucks?


 
I think $29 was a limited introductory upgrade price.



Was and is.  Promo period goes thru June 30.


2015/06/22 16:37:28
synkrotron
When I go to the AAS product page, I see this:-
 

 
I dunno... Perhaps it's because I'm in the UK...
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