Qwerty said:
Sorry -- I didn't mean to imply anything one way or the other. I wasn't making any judgement or anything --
Q.
Q,
PLEASE don't make the mistake of feeling that I was negatively rubbed by the contents of your reply - for that is truly
NOT the case. I welcomed & appreciated your input, and there was nothing even
slightly offensive about what you offered. I was trying to state that the matter was not such a huge issue for me, due to the fashion by which I prefer to construct my songs. To be honest, I
would have downloaded the program that you mentioned, and explored the 'looping concern' to greater depths, had it not been for a problem which surfaced, last night. If you don't mind, I'd like to share it with you. I copied it from another forum that I had posted it to, much earlier this morning, and it is a little lengthy. But it will explain why I am not traveling any further within this. Here goes:
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Sonar Producer Will Have To Go Back (DANG IT!!).
'Gotta give you the whole story.
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As those of you (who have read my posts) know, I had been very interested in purchasing Sonar Producer. It turned out, however, that this wasn't to be - in any way - financially feasible for me. Now, I have a brother in St. Louis, MO (about 14 hrs. away) who is also very musically inclined, and who was also interested in the very same program. Not long ago, he was blessed to come into funds enough to upgrade to the Producer version, from his Sonar 2.0. When he made the order he questioned as to whether Cakewalk would be adverse to his giving me his 2.0 version. They responded that they wouldn't have issue with that, but informed him that I just wouldn't be able to take advantage of upgrades, or tech support. Then I received a call from him, a few weeks ago, and I assumed that the nature of the call was to enlighten me that 2.0 was on its way. But that was not the case. From this call I learned that his packages, from Cakewalk, had arrived earlier that day. You'll notice that I said 'packages' - with an s - because there were two of them. That's right - TWO. But here's the kicker: Sometime after the arrival of these packages - and just before his call to me - he was contacted by someone at Cakewalk, about the shipment. The individual explained to my brother that he had been charged double the amount of his order. My brother told him that there appeared to be two program packages shipped (he hadn't opened either of them at the time), and that he would send one back. But the Cakewalk CSR told him not to bother; apologized for any problems that the overcharging might have caused his account to suffer (there WERE a few bounced checks, due to this); and stated that the ENTIRE amount would be credited BACK to his account.
Man...talk about a manufacturer making good on a mistake!!
So, my brother ships me one of the packages, and I CAN'T WAIT until this program gets here. I get it set up on my computer, and I have to tell you - I'm in LA LA LAND. I go immediately online and register it, then jump into it. This program is just out-of-this-world, and I have really gotten quite attached to it. I mean REALLY ATTACHED!!
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Last week, my brother had called Cakewalk to inquire as to the status of this account crediting matter - because his account still hadn't showed any evidence of said credit having been applied. The CSR whom he spoke with (a different fellow, this time) explained to my brother that the merchandise would have to be returned in order for an account crediting to be effectuated. So my brother ships the 2nd package back. The next day, he calls Cakewalk back with another question on the matter, and tells the guy to whom he was speaking with that the package had been shipped off. And guess what this worker's reply to that was?: "You didn't have to send it back. You could have kept it and your account would have STILL been zeroed out, due to the circumstances". So my brother makes a bee line to the postal office, and attempts to halt the shipment - but they say that there is nothing that could be done. So my brother makes yet another call to Cakewalk, explains the situation, and is advised that if the package does indeed come back it won't be re-shipped.
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His next call was made last night - but this time to me. I asked him to contact Cakewalk once again; request a sealed package to be sent to him, and an RMA number for the return of the one that I have. He doesn't have internet service, and can't always get in touch with me - which is to say that he would experience delays in getting help, or tech support if he kept the program that I have. As earlier stated, I have already registered it, and any inquries would have to be directed through me. Besides, he shouldn't even have to deal with it in that manner because HE'S the one who shelled out his hard earned cash for it. I know that (after all is said and done) I could still get his version 2.0, but I am so spoiled on this 'Producer' that I don't know if it (2.0) would mean nearly as much to me. I guess it could be argued that I could just keep it (Producer) on my system, and use it anyway. But, for me, the manuals would be direly needed and, besides, I wouldn't feel right - under the current circumstances - seeking answers to any questions on operations within the program from this forum - or anywhere, for that matter.
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It's a DOWNRIGHT DIRTY SHAME, and I'm really trying to be big about it. Oh well, al least I now know where my next free $500 will be going to (in the next year or two
). I didn't mean to be so lengthy on this, but they say that 'letting it out' tends to make you feel better.
NOT!!!
