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All smooth sailing with my V-Studio 100. The 700 should be fine. And the software update is worth it imo. GL HF!

Thanks for the comments. I installed the free BFD Player and core library, and it crashed within a few minutes of trying to use it as a soft synth in Sonar. The stand-alone was not intuitive to me at all. Uninstalled.

How does BFD compare to Addictive Drums and EZD? Quality/value/libraries Thx!

I would appreciate an option that lets me protect my investment at some point, If I don't want to (or can't afford to) continue paying monthly or yearly down the road. Whether that is a one-time license option, or an amount of time vested based on purchases to that point. Something to that effect.

Totally support Mike. Straight shooter. Great at his job. Glad he’s doing more Cakewalk. We will benefit from his content. cheers Mike! subscribed

I just want to comment on what a great package the Back Stage Pass has been so far. It gives m e access to using the new Sonar and Next DAWs on my PC and laptop. I can use BandLab (and a bunch of tools) on my phone and iPad. I can record anywhere, in any scenario and choose the program of my choice for the occasion. I’m glad for the opportunity to be able to use and compare Next and Sonar rather than having to choose to commit to one or the other. My sons and their friends are avid users of BandLab, and demonstrates the next generation using modern collaboration tools. When you add in the features tools, and the additional services for growing your brand and distribution etc, it is really the most comprehensive package in the business and value filled. I won’t use all it includes, buy many like me will find outstanding value and quality with this package. I feel like Cakewalk/Bandlab is just starting to reach their potential, and maximizing its future. I’m excited and can’t wait to see where we go in the coming months and years. If folks are looking for free, there are other lesser options. For quality and value, Cakewalk/Bandlab/Sonar/Next is an excellent investment. Thank you to Noel and staff for your kindness and patience while guiding us through these transformative changes!

I would guess there will remain an early access to updates to Sonar and Next as part of the Back Stage Pass. I can't see them doing a bait and switch, and take away an obvious reason for purchasing the Back Stage Pass, an all-in-one package. It should continue to offer early access to the latest version of the software. Perhaps Noel or someone can clarify.

Which audio latency tester did you use?

Anyone use this? Any opinions on the product or sale price? Thx!

I appreciate the thoughtful answer and suggestions, and I’ll consider them as well. But I’m really looking to see if I can expand the capabilities built into CbB and BandLab, keeping everything in the same environment. Was hoping if it can’t be done now, maybe a preview of possibilities in the new version coming. I can upload a file (a track or full mix) and share with my friends on BandLab, and they can download it to their CbB and add to it or edit etc, then they can upload it. Or listen to uploads on our phones, iPads, etc… It’s just we are meeting barriers doing this after a few files. thx!

I’ve been trying to get a couple friends who are less technical to share songs we can work on together remotely using built in features of Cakewalk and the BandLab for Projects and Library. There are apparently some limits to sharing projects. Not sure if it is limited by size, or how many files shared. In either case I have not found any options to increase the amount of content allowed. I haven’t found a way to upgrade the account or pay for more storage for this particular feature only. if someone could direct me to these options, or confirm there are no options bedsides the account’s current limitations I’d appreciate it. thx! If you haven’t checked it out, it is a really useful feature imo. I’m hoping it is expanded in the paid versions.

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Well said. Thank you and Happy Birthday!

I have EZD3 and SD2. Looks like a good time to leap into EZKeys. Please share suggestions for a best first purchase for EZ Keys. Looking for best value and sounds, as in size of library and useful sounds. Are there any no-brainers to start off with. Also wonder if getting a bigger package is more value. It is a little confusing cyphering the sound expansions etc.. Thank you for the recommendations in advance. ?

Bumping. Anyone have a Roland Octa-Capture working paired with another Octa-Capture, VS-100 or VS-700?