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They went to vector graphics on Sonar which includes such features as "scaleability.." That was quite an overhaul. The Bakers have indicated that they are working on more color flexibility. So we need some patience here. If you do a search on this forum, you will find quite a few posts about the vector graphics.

Are you using any plugins? I had a plugin that would do that to me.

I understand. But continually putting large files on your C drive that can easily be saved to a non-operating system drive is still recommended from sources I have read. You want to have optimal health for your system drive. And by the way, it is also a good idea to have the stored files that are important on more than one secondary drive. (Some people even have cloud storage as a backup as well.)

Isn't your "alternate" option preferable, so that the the C drive with the 0/S does not get large files on it on a regular basis? That was defintely true years ago, but I am not sure that is still the preferable situation.

BTW, I would not save to a C drive that has the operating system on it. I hope your problem gets solved.

Interesting. I thought one of the benefits of the paid version was access to the Bandlab samples. Maybe it is more extensive in the paid version?

I do not know if this is helpful, but here is a link regarding free instrument VSTS: https://blog.landr.com/free-vst-plugins/#bestfreeinstrumentplugins

If you want to process audio separately, a separate audio track can be added as well which points to a drum vst. For instance, you might want to add some reverb on the snare but not on the kick. You might want to eq the kick and snare differently, etc.

Probably so. I think many of us are grateful for Meng saving this sofware program when things looked really grim some years ago. And then he did not charge for CbB for quite a few years. And then he made a free Sonar available. So, I think we have to acknowledge all the great things Meng has done and hope he wants to devote resources into improving the visual/graphic issues. There have been posts from the Bakers about how this is a work in progress and others have chimed in about patience. Overall, I am optimistic. We are dealing with a lot of great people.

I might be the one who mentioned the marker size before! And by the way, I am a happy Sonar user and highly recommend it to anyone. I patiently await improvements on the color possibilities, though frankly waiting is not difficult for me as it is not an urgent need of mine. I do however empathize with others that write about it. As to the best marker solution, I bet the Bakers come up with something! And I can wait for that too!

Maybe this color and customization issue should be a sticky on this forum perhaps with a summary of what can currently be done and what is likely to be developed in the future. Obviously, the Bakers must be aware of this issue with so many posts about it. And obviously it was important at one time since there was a theme editor, etc. I do trust that improvements on this will happen in the future. As for me, my biggest issue is the little print on the markers, which I have brought up before on this forum. I am hoping they will develop a way to make that print larger or create something so if the mouse hovers over the marker, a popup with larger print occurs.

This is interesting. I have never used snap to scale. I need to check it out. I can see where people can differ about these heavy black lines. Personally, they seem sort of helpful in knowing what notes are not subject to the snapping.

I found this post that lists some of the differences. Maybe it is helpful. You need to click on it to see the full post with a chart.

There is at least one thread here with information about what you get with the subsciptions Sonar versus the free Sonar. Which to choose really depends on whether you want all the features in the paid Sonar. Maybe someone will provide a link with a list of the difference.

Yes!

Thanks. I often copy some material from one project to another, so toggling back and forth saves time from having to load a project multiple times. I have 96 gb ram, so likely why there have been no issues.

Just out of curiosity, what would be the reason for requiring that only one project be opened at one time?

Please read these two sentences from what Noel wrote above and hopefully it answers your question: That said there are some legit complaints about improving things for users with vision impairments or special contrast requirements and in time we'll do it. There are also plans to add better color customization that should alleviate most of the concerns about contrast etc.

Here is what ChatGPT says about the change to Vector Graphics and maybe it addresses some of the "baffling.". See below. I would add one can record with lower latency with the new Sonar than CBB. That is worth something. Here is the ChatGPT: Sonar switched to using vector graphics for several reasons, primarily to enhance the user interface and improve the user experience: Scalability and resolution independence: Vector graphics, unlike raster (pixel-based) graphics, are resolution-independent and can be scaled infinitely without losing quality or becoming pixelated. This is crucial for adapting to a variety of screen resolutions and sizes, especially with the prevalence of high-resolution displays (like 4K). Vector graphics ensure that the interface remains crisp and sharp regardless of how users scale the application or elements within it. Clean and modern look: Vector graphics allow for a cleaner and more streamlined user interface design, which aligns with modern UI trends. Enhanced readability: DPI awareness and clearer rendering of fonts and graphics contribute to a more comfortable and readable interface, particularly on high-resolution displays where text might otherwise appear blurry. Flexibility and future development: Using a vector-based framework provides greater flexibility for future UI enhancements and cross-platform compatibility, making it easier to evolve and adapt the software. While some users might initially find the change in appearance jarring or prefer the older look, the shift to vector graphics ultimately aims to provide a more modern, scalable, and visually consistent user experience for Sonar users.

Thank you for clarifying that your comment was "tongue in cheek." There is something about posts on the internet as compared to in -person conversations that seem to exaggerate positions. I am just trying to explain my viewpoint on the "not finished" aspect and why I highly value the Sonar release, and I do not have any negative aspersions about you personally. While I have my own opinions, I try to value the opinion of others, including those that disagree with me. If two people think exactly alike, one of them is not thinking. I wish all the best for you, sincerely.

It is finished in that one can do professional and artistic work with it. Just because there is more that they want to do should not hold us all up for the other benefits like the reduced latency. And it is likely that after they create more graphic options that there will be other things that are not "bug" related. By the way, I just recorded a great session drummer today who works with many DAWs of many producers and he was impressed with Sonar. I hope you have great success with whatever DAW you use.

Almost no complex software is finished! MsWord by at one time the richest guy in the world! People complained a lot when Gibson dropped the prior version of this software. Meng saved it and made it free for years. If we pay $$, it helps fund the staff, this board and more. It helps with sustainability. I operate a small board and it is a lot of work! Cheers!

Sonar went to vector graphics. There are several reasons for vector graphics. So some patience will be required while they work on more color editing possibilities. Meanwhile, clips can be selected and colors can be chosen - both for foreground and background. Perhaps not ideal but it works.

First, I am very happy with Sonar. Everything important thing I need is there and the ability to record with very low latency is outstanding. I did notice an issue recently that is not critical, but still an issue. When I save to one hard drive I get a progress graphic of the saving. That is great. But then when I go to save it again to another hard drive, the progress graphic is not there. It appears that it does save it though. And any other hard drive after that, the same issue. I try to save every project to at least 3 hard drives. Any thoughts as to what may be causing the loss of the progress graphic on additional saves? Is it a Sonar issue, Windoes issue, something else? Anyone else noticing this? Thank you!

I think they said they are working on a theme editor. Hopefully, we can get some more information on that.