Unless there is something in the installation guide to say that you can install different versions of the suite in different directories, this is probably something that only Magix people can answer.

At the moment, I'm many miles from where my Samp is installed, so can't check this, but, if, for example, there is a common directory that is used for DLLs, then later Pro X3 DLL versions could overwrite older ones with no guarantee that they were compatible with Pro X1.

I’ve got 2 and 3 side by side...standard upgrade installation...it left 2 alone....

i dont have a good answer to this one. DonnyThompson [gentle reminder just in case] you might wanna do a backup or snapshot of your system in case things dont go smoothly. ive learned the hard way.

Hi Donny, it will not overwrite. It will install Pro X3 in its own directory. You will be able to use either version as separate programs. Do it.
But, you could make a backup up of Pro X1 just to feel safe.

When you want to load an older session, you can import those into the new Pro X3. I believe which ever Pro X you open, it will save those VIP etc files in that version as well.

Good luck!

It seems many of us are slowly converting to Samplitude, that's so nice ! We will be able to help each other more and more ! ;)

audiokid Thanks for your help :)

Hi guys...
First, I apologize for the delay in replying with a very grateful thanks to everyone; I was locked down for the weekend working in the studio...
I did install a trial for X3, so far it seems to be working fine on the surface in terms of basic functions, though when I started exploring features like Melodyne ( which I don't care a whole lot about) and spectral editing (which I do care about), neither feature was able to function, I received error messages for both saying that they weren't available...
Maybe I did something wrong during the install...?
Also, I was under the impression that the 116 EQ was now the EQ on the mixer for tracks, busses, auxs and master bus? But I'm only seeing the original 4 band that was in X1.
I ended up reverting back to X1 to work in this weekend, mainly because I just know that version so well.
It's not like I'm giving up...I need to get into X3 without being in the middle of an actual project, so I can get to know it without killing productivity on an actual Project.
It did install to its own directory, so if I need to uninstall it, it won't affect the projects I've already started in X1.
I'll update here as I'm able to get to know it.
Thanks, guys. :)

thats dissapointing to hear, im sure it can be worked out. the only issue ive had w SPX3 is the independence sampler, which was frightful to download, even with crazynets link, and i havent gotten it to run yet after several attempts. i think this is a fairly common experience. i seem to remember you switching to Samp in the middle of a project right? i've had night mare experiences switching machines or DAWs in the middle of a project, due to computer failures. id rather start a new system, drive, or partition at least, if i could help it.

DonnyThompson, post: 456769, member: 46114 wrote: features like Melodyne ( which I don't care a whole lot about) and spectral editing (which I do care about), neither feature was able to function, I received error messages for both saying that they weren't available...
Maybe I did something wrong during the install...?

Make sure the vst and vst3 folders are selected in the plugin manager and start a scan.. if they are installed they may not be registered..