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[xeroksuk]

Hi

I'm a long-time Sonar user, I have an old-timey platinum licence. I've never installed the Bandlab version as the version I had covered my needs.

However, I'm moving onto a new PC and have a few questions.

1. will I be able to install my old version onto my new PC? I have a download of command center 1.1.3.1 and a download of sonar v22.5.0.43 which is older than the version i'm running (23.1.0)

2. will the new Cakewalk Sonar open my existing projects? I understand there may be issues with older plugins, I can worry about that later.

3. presuming the answer to both is yes, will i be able to have them both installed simultaneously?

4. Is there a list of changes in the last however many years? My current version is so much more stable than the earlier versions I've had. It would be nice if the remaining glitches and difficulties were sorted out lol.

cheers

[DeeringAmps]

1) Yes, install SPlat first!

2) Yes

3) Yes

4) Not sure a comprehensive list exists. Someone will chime in.

I’m currently upgrading one of my rigs and will install SPlat first and then Sonar…

Welcome home!

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Edited 9 hours ago by DeeringAmps

[Wookiee]

@xeroksuk with reference to your point 4.

Ther has been a number of significant changes. This is not an exhaustive list but.

1. The GUI now uses vector graphics rather than BMP & PNG images. 

2. The audio engine has been significantly reworked to account for primary and efficient cores. 

3. It is possible to install a RISC native version of Sonar. The installer automatically identifies CPU type on installation. 

4. Several new features, Tempo lane, Articulation lane, Arrangement lane.

Are just a few things that are different from S-Plat. 

[Bass Guitar]

1. You can’t use that version of the Command Centre. 
Download the new version it I think is  1.1.8.1 

Its easy to find using Google. 
 

4. The list will be very detailed and possibly 50 pages long.
As a person who reverted to Platinum last spring  because I don’t like the membership deal I now qualify as an expert!! Ha ha. I hadn’t noticed how far Cakewalk had progressed because the improvements were gradually introduced over those 8 years. 
 

So I gave up on Splat because it was slowing me down. It’s like trying to drive a 1989 car. Hey. Where’s the backup screen? The GPS, what’s with this Cassette Player! 
 

Most importantly is the new Sonar runs faster and smoother and I can safely say that it is the most stable version ever. 

The only negative thing for me is the new graphics.  it uses very microscopic icons and the contrast makes it almost impossible to see details. It’s dark and gloomy. But they are just getting around to finally fixing this with the latest release will have a theme editor. ( I think? ) 
 

Edited 6 hours ago by Bass Guitar