This is not new to C8. The change in behaviour started at C7; here’s the thread from the old (Read Only) C7 Feature Request forums:-
And a follow-up thread at C7.5
So, its known about within SB Towers… what will be done and when (or even if…!) is anyone’s guess. All I ask for is an option in preferences, to turn the darn annoying ‘delay’ off… so those who like it can keep it.
I suggest getting in touch, to let them know your wishes on this; change can happen…!
First I like to thank you all!
Special thanks for the links by puma0382!
I had no idea it was planned to be sluggish?
It’s like i’m using a computer for the first time.
I’ve upgraded all Cubase versions but never played with version 7.x.x so,made a jump from version 6.x.x to 8.x.x because,… (if you really wanna know I’l write you a book)
This has been bugging me since i updated from 6 to 8! I wish i could just give them a call and say “please have an option to turn this off in preferences!” lol, annoys the hell out of me!
+1 It is still somehow sluggish with 8.5.10. I have the feeling it has something to do with the “speed” of the dragging. Compared to Ableton Live or Studio One it is nearly unusable.