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Faeryink · 01-07-2019, 07:10 AM

I don't have Onyx Boox Note but I have Max 2 Pro (13.3 inch, 4 GB RAM) and yes, I do run Autodesk Sketchbook. I did find that the app was slow and kept crashing with my previous device (Onyx Boox Max 2 13,3 inch but with 2 GB RAM). It really was a horrible experience. However, with my recent upgrade to Max 2 Pro the app actually runs and yes it is still a bit slow but not bad.
I found that Artrage runs smoother than Autodesk Sketchbook, but the pencil tools are not so nice.
Did you turn off the capacitive touch before using Autodesk Sketchbook? Have you compared the performance in both A2 mode and non-A2 mode?
I also use my Ipad 2018 with Apple Pencil. Using the onyx boox max 2 Pro and the apple ipad with the apple pencil are totally different experiences, but they are both satisfying. I find drawing on the onxy boox max 2 pro rather relaxing and the brushes (Artrage and Autodesk sketchbook) give different results. The big advantage I see for the Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro (or Onyx/e ink devices capable of running sketching/drawing apps) is the potential to study values and experimenting in "slow but deliberate" mark making. My drawings look more like sumi paintings on the onyx boox max 2 pro and I have great fun experimenting with using both the IPad and the onyx boox. I use Onyx Boox more because I prefer the slower experience and for my health issues (headaches, eyestrain from LCD screens).
My main point is that the Onyx Boox will be a bit slow with the pen input with 3rd party apps. But maybe worth retrying with A2 mode and capacitive mode turned off. There is also optimization option (in firmware 2.0 in Max 2 Pro) where you can play with the settings...

01-07-2019, 07:10 AM	#3
Faeryink Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 21606 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Onyx Boox Max 2	I don't have Onyx Boox Note but I have Max 2 Pro (13.3 inch, 4 GB RAM) and yes, I do run Autodesk Sketchbook. I did find that the app was slow and kept crashing with my previous device (Onyx Boox Max 2 13,3 inch but with 2 GB RAM). It really was a horrible experience. However, with my recent upgrade to Max 2 Pro the app actually runs and yes it is still a bit slow but not bad. I found that Artrage runs smoother than Autodesk Sketchbook, but the pencil tools are not so nice. Did you turn off the capacitive touch before using Autodesk Sketchbook? Have you compared the performance in both A2 mode and non-A2 mode? I also use my Ipad 2018 with Apple Pencil. Using the onyx boox max 2 Pro and the apple ipad with the apple pencil are totally different experiences, but they are both satisfying. I find drawing on the onxy boox max 2 pro rather relaxing and the brushes (Artrage and Autodesk sketchbook) give different results. The big advantage I see for the Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro (or Onyx/e ink devices capable of running sketching/drawing apps) is the potential to study values and experimenting in "slow but deliberate" mark making. My drawings look more like sumi paintings on the onyx boox max 2 pro and I have great fun experimenting with using both the IPad and the onyx boox. I use Onyx Boox more because I prefer the slower experience and for my health issues (headaches, eyestrain from LCD screens). My main point is that the Onyx Boox will be a bit slow with the pen input with 3rd party apps. But maybe worth retrying with A2 mode and capacitive mode turned off. There is also optimization option (in firmware 2.0 in Max 2 Pro) where you can play with the settings...