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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.

I assume they are working on the GUI. Iirc, the bakers indicated that there was a major GUi overhaul to go to the new Sonar for some modern reasons and that this was something they were going to address. Meanwhile, Sonar is working great for me. Is it perfect? No. But where it really counts for audio quality - like latency, it is great. It is minor issues like the markers being small and having a small font that bother me. We are dealing with very good people and they listen and make enhancements. Take for example, the free version of Sonar.

What are you worries about might happen 3 years from now? Is it that Bandlab will no longer offer Sonar or Bandlab folds or something like that? If that is the concern, maybe Bandlab could provide a written guarantee that if Sonar were to no longer be available that subscribers would be offered a reasonable purchase option at that time. Thoughts?

Can you set the background colors for all clips across a track without having to do so one at a time?

I would love it if I could make the fonts large in the markers on top. It is really hard to read what I write what the marker it about there. Maybe they could make it so if I hover the cursor over the marker - then a window temporarily opens up with large letters. Thank you!

I am curious. When would someone not want plugin load balancing checked?

I would go with the new Sonar. The latency specifications are better, at least for me, and that is important. Apparently, they have a new free version of Sonar that you might like, if you do not want to go with the subscription. By the way, I was also a user since the 1990s.

I like the horizonal meters better than the vertical. Is there a way to save the option of horizonal in the workspace or something else? The default seems to be vertical. I would also like the 90db range to be my standard setting. Thanks!

Love Sonar - but would love this feature. I can change the foreground color of the track but not the background color.

Congrats on getting a new computer. Keep us posted!

That is good info. Thank you. But if there is no need to move automation or other data other than the clips, it seems quicker to drag the clip or use the slide function.

Slide does not move some of the automation data and I think tempo map, but it does move the entire clip that you have selected. So select the clip that you want to slide, then go to process - slide, and then in the slide window insert the number of measures you want to move. I am not sure what you mean by "3 times." Also, you can select a clip and drag it to the measure you want to move it to. I would set snap to grid to "whole" so it moves snaps in at the beginning of a measure.

I do not have the program open now, but based on memory - it is under process - then select the slide option. In the slide option select measures and then enter the number of measures (under a - sign for sliding backward! ) Good luck! Nice avatar by the way!