New PC: Re-install XP, Platinum etc.

[Murray Webster]

Hello folks,

First new PC in 5 years. Am I able to reinstall CbB on Win 11?

First obstacle is the missing Direct X 8.1  loop in X2. Tried to change the registry to fool it but no joy.

Thanks

M

 

[Murray Webster]

OK, my bad...trying to install Sonar 2.0 XL rather than X2 Producer, which is a better place to start.

Then 8 for VVocal and Platinum...

 

[JonD]

While they're not officially supported for Windows 11, other members here have reported success with the Sonar X series on Wins 11, so depending on your workflow, the chances are good it'll work fine if you're okay with losing some obsolete stuff like Direct X and 32 bit.

Of course, you'll have to proceed with the knowledge that a Windows update could kill your ability to use the program(s) at any moment.  If you're determined to go ahead, best bet is to either use Win 10 (blocking any further updates), or run regular backup images of your system partition/drive, so you can restore to a previous state then decide where to go from there.

I'm also building a new DAW PC, and struggling myself with the decision whether to go with New Sonar (before the BF price expires),  Cakewalk by Bandlab, or Sonar X3, lol!

Edited December 1 by JonD

[Murray Webster]

Thanks JonD,

I've been happily running CbB on my second Win11 Laptop for 5 years, so I expect it should be OK to install. DirectX is supported.

I think they will fix OS update issues but nothing else.

Presumably a Sonar subscription is the best bet for continuity, otherwise converting and exporting old unfinished projects for a new DAW costs more in time than the money.

We used to pay £100 or so for each yearly upgrade so I don't see the problem with it, unless it rises to Pro Tools levels of cost.

M