Downloading Sonar trial versions...help

I would like to trial Sonar X1 or above ...(if indeed I am able too)

Ive gone to Command Centre but I'm only getting a few options such as Artist etc...

Can anyone give me a simple link to do this ?

I have Sonar 7 Producer at the moment. And am running Windows 7

Thanks...yes that's all I'm getting...

It does say try any Sonar version but do they mean current versions ? I guess so

Thanks..yes I thought so.

Could anyone advise me ? I know that the X1 Producer is the top version of X1 ...what is the next one down from that version ? Is it the Studio ?

There are some still for sale in retailers at good prices.

Thanks...I've been checking prices and Artist is available here for about £67....

I think the only thing I'll miss is Real Space covoluted Reverb from my Sonar 7 producer

I'll probably go for that option and as you say maybe upgrade at a later date.

Oh sorry..I was talking about the box edition....I wasn't too sure if there was an upgrade straight from Sonar 7 to Artist.

The price matrix http://www.cakewalk.com/P...s/SONAR/Versions#start
 

really

How did you "transfer" software when you had an install disk? You didn't, it was a new install. The same is true with the new SONAR. Cakewalk provides a tool to manage their software, you used it to install the trial. The installers are stored locally on your PC. Those installers can be written to DVDs, copied to another drive/machine or deleted. When the Command Center is installed on the new machine, if it cannot find the installers it will download  them again.

Once you have a Cakewalk account all your purchases are listed there and can be downloaded at any time. You don't need disks anymore. But if you must have one create your own. Its very simple. 

It would be easier to connect, even if only temporarily the audio PC, to the internet. How does the OS and other software get updated on the audio PC? While not required, once you purchase the new SONAR, it is updated monthly. It is still possible to download the installers without installing on the internet PC. It is also permitted to have SONAR installed on more than one machine. If you do elect to keep the audio PC disconnected refer to the section here http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Introduction.28.html on activating SONAR.

Rarecomponent123
THanks John

It's the physical thing of getting Artist (after download) from web PC to dedicated Audio PC...

You could use a thumb drive as transport media. 

Absolutely...but the whole sticking point is it doesn't come on disc.

So I download it on my internet PC ...but then how to migrate it to my dedicated audio PC ?

Cakewalk and the control centre thing and being registered and updates and god knows what....it's all too complicated ...

I'm looking for different less complicated system now. As mentioned just something basic and stable,

Thanks Zargg...yes I know this is a very good forum, I've had a lot of help over the years .

I searched about migrating from one machine to another but all I can see is migrating project files, the info might be there but I didn't find it. I thought it might be a query often asked...

So can you confirm ? I can download Artist straight onto a USB stick or external hard drive connected to my internet PC and then install it onto my audio PC ? If this is the case I'll certainly go for Artist..particularly if there's no need to bother with updates, if the system is stable ..I'll be happy...I won't bother with upgrading from Sonar 7...I'll just buy Artist and do a new install.. It's at a good price.

I don't mind ..whatever works....been at this a full day now.

No..honestly...I have to keep reposting ....

Some one...anyone....tell me...pleeeeeeease....can I download Artist direct to a USB stick or external hard drive on my internet PC and then install it on my non web audio PC ...that's all I need to know ...

Brilliant....thanks scoop...case closed !