MC6 vs. Sonar

I'm sure this can be a long list, but can somebody who is familar with both software products give me an understanding of the major differences between Music Creator 6 and Sonic?  And let me know if system stability is one of those differences.....thanks very much!

It looks like Sonar Essentials is basically MC6.  And as you say, more of everything is included in Sonar Production for a pricetag of about $400.  Do you know anything about V-Vocal (since singing is one of my biggest weaknesses) and how stable the software is with Windows 7 32 bit?

MC6 & X1 essentials are very similar. 

The biggest difference is that X1e has a few plugs that MC6 doesn't and X1e has the ability to handle more then 2 audio inputs at a time. 

I crossgraded to X1e simply because they offered it to MC users at a greatly discounted rate.  I really see no performance improvements by using it over MC. 

MC6 has some really nice synths and loops library with it that makes it a super value for the cost. 

Wow Beag 38,000 post Really? You should get a prize of sumpin'!

He is began for that i am sure!

I'm currently making a very similar evaluation to that of PatMC and I'm glad to have found this thread. There is what seems like a really great bundle available with purchase of Sonor X1 for a very reasonable price. Price wise, I can do Sonor X1 Studio at this time and I'm VERY close to taking the plunge. But I'd like to elicit opinions about whether or not I may be taking on too much bang for the buck.

While I'm not new to recording having a Roland digital multi-track, I am a little worried about getting in over my head by selecting a DAW that is too complex for my level of comprehension and computer savvy. I previously let a sales person talk me into Guitar Rig 3 and it came with Cubase LE 4.  While Cubase seems like a powerful program, I struggled with it and quickly lost patience and enthusiasm, as it didn't come off as very user-friendly. Conversely, in about 2001 I'd purchased a Cakewalk Music Midi Pack and that came very naturally to me and I've since hoped to buy a Cakewalk DAW.   

Because I make purchases towards this hobby once in a blue moon (i.e. I'm not the type to routinely upgrade), I'm inclined to make a purchase that I may not outgrow within the price point and that won't have limitations that may pose a problem, like Music Creator's limit of 2 audio inputs for example. However, if the program is too complex for my Beginner status, the lack of limitations becomes a moot point. That being said, two capabilities I really need in a DAW are 1) the ability to make edits/corrections (agree with Pat RE: V-Vocal!); and 2) the ability to print the music or score.   

Any thoughts or advice as to the more appropriate choice for me between Music Creator 6 and Sonor X1 Essential or Studio would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance?

P.S. Beagle - In the past 2 hours I've garnered some really helpful information from your routine participation in this forum, this thread included. Thanks! 

Good questions MDdrum....

I used the $40 MC4 as my only DAW for 3+ years and with it was able to produce some pretty decent music.  It is classified by Cake as "beginner's " recording software. I believe that is not quite accurate. While it is simple and doesn't have the bells and whistles of the Sonar line..... it is a very usable and capable DAW. 

As Beagle said... download the demo and try it. Come here and ask questions. Understand that every DAW, whether it's Cubase, Sonar or some other one, they will all have slightly different work flows and they all have a learning curve. 

We can assist with some of this issues you may encounter. With MC and Sonar... I mix "totally inside the box"...... I find it works well for me that way as do many others. 

Have fun.

MDdrumz.... while studio  has Vvocal, many people who have it don't really like it.  

I do not have it so all I can do is go on what people say about it. When I was looking for vocal correction software, I compared the big ones..... VVocal, Autotune, and Melodyne. 

Melodyne was the one that for me, in a side by side comparison did the best job and got the best reviews from users, many of whom had several of the packages. 

If you can't swing the admission cost to melodyne, there is the Melodyne Essential version whaich has the "essentials" needed to do the job.  I happen to have Editor, BUT..... I probably only use the essentials in it to do what I do which is fix wayward notes. 

Just my 2 cents