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Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
Thank you Noel. So the bandlab membership includes Sonar, with no extra fee beyond the bandlab membership. And if one is a bandlab member, then there is no additional fee for Sonar. All good inho. That is fair pricing. And no one has to use the other membership perks. And as you said, if later they figure out other Sonar pricing that does not include the membership, great. -
Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
I do not mind the subscription or plan idea at all. I have asked some questions for clarification - such as - does bandlab membership include Sonar - with no extra fee? Just want to know. I do think it is time for Bandlab to start clarifying pricing, whatever it is. There are often critiques on this forum and almost always they are made to make sure the product and presentation of the product improves. Imho, no one should abandon Cakewalk or Sonar. It is a great, deep, reliable program and for me, it is especially important because I can open files from decades ago in various iterations of Cakewalk/Sonar. And good luck finding a DAW with as helpful people as the Bakers with this forum, etc. -
Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
So, for clarity, if one buys the Bandlab membership subsciption, does that person have to pay an additional price for Sonar later? Or will the Sonar price be included in that membership for the foreseeable future? The bandlab membership price, if it includes Sonar without an additional Sonar price later, is fair. One doesn't need to use the other bandlab membership services. -
Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
Makes sense. And I am not complaining. The Bakers are super fantastic. And Sonar and CbB are fabulous. I just want to clarify that after the three days, use of Sonar and being able to save it - is about membership - whether paid monthly or annually. That is why the Website states about how to gain access to Backstage Pass and then provides a link to "Get Membership": "How to gain access to Backstage Pass If you’re currently a BandLab Member, you’ll be able to access these experimental features now. We’ll catch you backstage! Get Membership"' -
Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
This is from their website at https://blog.bandlab.com/introduction-to-backstage-pass/ "How to gain access to Backstage Pass If you’re currently a BandLab Member, you’ll be able to access these experimental features now. We’ll catch you backstage! Get Membership"' Why doesn't it say: "Get Backstage Pass" It seems like backstage pass (after 3 days) is membership. -
Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
I hear you. Universal Audio gives a 14 day demo on a plugin. Imagine how much more time is needed to check out an entire DAW! -
Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
Thank you all. I can see where there is a 3 day demo so to speak. Perhaps that is what is meant by Backstage pass. Other than the 3 day demo, the only other thing is a subscription - either by month or by year. So, if I am correct, there is no pass beyond 3 days without bandlab membership. -
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Backstage Pass and Sonar Pricing
Alan Bachman replied to norfolkmastering's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
So, what is the exact link for buying a backstage pass, if somehow this is different from membership? I can find membership. Thanks! -
It is a "cakewalk" to use it. The overall name makes sense. It is relatively simple and easy to get great results in recording. I first got into it because it was Windows based and had (and has) great midi implementation. It is still much easier for me to wrap my mind around it, than Cubase for example. That fact that it is a "cakewalk" does not mean that it is not deep. It is deep, and allows for many layers of knowledge for its use. But that does not mean it is complicated to use. It is easy make a great product. And it comes with a super forum and staff people that are very attentive, kind, knowledgeable and approachable! That is worth a lot! My 2 cents.
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99% of dentists recommend Windows 10.
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Shhh! Don't tell anyone. Sonar is now available
Alan Bachman replied to John Vere's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
Are there any issues at all about having Sonar and CWB on the C drive? Any reduction of performance of either noted? -
So I'm playing with the new Sonar
Alan Bachman replied to Terry Kelley's topic in Cakewalk by BandLab
Is this new Sonar still in the beta phase? I assume when it is out of beta there will be a major announcement, etc. -
I hear you. Frankly, I like Windows 10 better than Windows 11. Windows 11 messed with the explorer menu and I thought Windows 10 was better. Sometimes it seems like MS just makes changes for the purpose of making changes, rather than fixing problems. But if these changes are going to come down the pike, and if eventually Windows 10 is not going to be serviced anymore by MS, we do not need to know what is being planned. And of course, what if DAWs and other audio related software starts gearing towards 12? Will that matter to earlier version people?
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It seems there are some inklings that Windows 12 might be out this summer. Are there any indications of how this might affect audio, video, and DAWs?
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Cakewalk - Sonar - Convention thought
Alan Bachman replied to Alan Bachman's topic in The Coffee House
Great! This is along the lines of my post above. But now these events can be livestreamed as well as in person. And with the new Sonar coming out, a Sonar Tour would be really cool, help promote the product, and help create a critical mass of users, so that it is sustaintable for Cakewalk and for use. Perhaps Cakewalk can make a deal with Guitar Center, to use their stores at various locations, And Guitar Center could have a promotion for it.