ohgrant
 At first I thought for sure this was a paid for PT spam. Starting to think it's genuine customer support failure from the Cake. FWIW I went the same route a few years ago to find the grass was not greener over there when it comes to compatibility and support.
 Though I had minimal issues with X2 and XP it's clear that many had issues. I consider it a big mistake for a software company to drop support for a product once the new product has been released.
 I now have win 7 64 and X3 and loving it, but I still think it's a mistake to leave X2 not fully baked. Who knows, their marketing department might think by not patching X2 it will force the folks that are having issues with X2 to upgrade and in some instances it might do that, but there are going to be a certain percentage of users that get feed up and move on.
 I think it would be beneficial in the long run to support the previous version for at least a year after the new version has been released.
 I also think it's pretty important to get a demo out as quickly as possible so folks that are riding the fence can make a decision.
 
 

 
this point would have been valid only if X3 would have been trouble free !!!
 
To the OP , Sonar is really one of the best daw around , PT isn't that great specially on the creative stage but mastering it is smart ...i will encourage anybody to master several daws nowdays cause we never know what will happen (in our case with Gibson)

I can't agree with you, software is never trouble free for everyone regardless who is doing the baking. If there is a demo out, it sure takes the guesswork out of the compatibility issue.
 
 If it is continued support of the product after the new products release is what you object to, I can't agree with that either. I don't expect new content like melodyne ara integration, but the known issues like the graphical glitches that have been addressed in X3, should also be fixed for the folks still using X2 if possible.

Just a quick heads up for anyone thinking of moving to PT.
 
This isn't necessarily a balanced or typical view, but it's worth reading:
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/moan-zone/880421-avid-dodgy-business-incompetent-floored-products.html
 
 

No DAW is perfect and they all have their flaws. That is why I know & use several DAW's (SONAR & REAPER) and keep them up to date. Speaking of PT, I would not be buying any of their stock. While the rest of the stock market is going up, AVID is steadily going down. Who knows what long term affect this will have on the company being able to prosper, innovate & update in the future.
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/moan-zone/815700-avid-postpones-q4-earnings-call-indefinitely-accounting-under-investigation.html

 
I am only going to Pro Tools because of my friend who will mix and master. I actually think Studio One 2 is one of the most innovative DAWS I have ever seen. I don't know how it holds up but it was so easy to use. I never tried Reaper.
I had to make the decision...Studio One 2 or have friend mix and master Pro Tools?
 
Sonar will always be in my arsenal and who knows Studio One 2 is so cheap may be I'll get that for the heck of it. Never looked into Reaper pricing.
 
Just got the delivery of the Eleven Rack and Pro Tools...signing up on iLok now...let the fun begin. Dam this is exciting!
 

Bristol_Jonesey
Just a quick heads up for anyone thinking of moving to PT.
 
This isn't necessarily a balanced or typical view, but it's worth reading:
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/moan-zone/880421-avid-dodgy-business-incompetent-floored-products.html
 
 

Looks like things have not changed much since my first experience with Pro Tools back when it was first ported to Windows. Thats why I went to Sonar.
I have to try and I really want to see what a Pro can do with my music. I know enough to get by but I can't wait to see the difference.

Meno
 
I am only going to Pro Tools because of my friend who will mix and master. I actually think Studio One 2 is one of the most innovative DAWS I have ever seen. I don't know how it holds up but it was so easy to use. I never tried Reaper.
I had to make the decision...Studio One 2 or have friend mix and master Pro Tools?
 
Sonar will always be in my arsenal and who knows Studio One 2 is so cheap may be I'll get that for the heck of it. Never looked into Reaper pricing.
 
Just got the delivery of the Eleven Rack and Pro Tools...signing up on iLok now...let the fun begin. Dam this is exciting!
 

I thought the Eleven Rack was the dongle.

This is Eleven Rack
 
http://www.avid.com/US/products/eleven-rack_2

I know what an Eleven Rack is but I thought you didn't need the iLok if connected to it.

vintagevibe
I know what an Eleven Rack is but I thought you didn't need the iLok if connected to it.

The package came with a free iLok key. Not sure but in order to get Pro Tools I had to register at iLok and then register at Pro Tools and enter an activation code that allows me to download all of the content. This package has no DVD's other than the drivers for the Eleven Rack.
I think Pro Tools 11 now requires an iLok regardless if you have an Avid device...but am not 100% sure on that. Still downloading. Looks like around 26-27 GB of downloads including loops. I guess I get them too they are in my account.