This is the first release that actually opens faster than previous versions.  I also like the Ultra Analog Session 2 synth that was included in this version.  Although, in many ways it's Z3ta lite, it opens fast and sounds very funky.  The new help module really doesn't add much for me, though I imagine that it might be helpful for new users.  Good job, Cake!  I'm looking forward to the official release.

Ultra Analog is an awesome sounding synth. You have to dig a little more to tweak in version 2 so I still use version 1 a lot, but the sound is really phat!

Ultra Analog Session surprised me as well.

Lynn
The new help module really doesn't add much for me, though I imagine that it might be helpful for new users. 

 
I'd keep it open. I have already found a couple of new things I didn't know about. Been using Sonar since the Home Studio days!

early release????

SilverBlueMedallion
early release????

Don't come around here much. doya?

bapu

SilverBlueMedallion
early release????

Don't come around here much. doya?

not that much - what did I miss?

OK i just read about the Early Access Program.
 
For me, I'd rather know I am installing stable software.  I can wait another 20 days or so :)

I bought Ultra Analog Session around Christmas for $25.00, I believe. I upgraded to full version about 5 mins after trying it out. The named banks in Session are not in full. I use Session about as much as the full. It is not a real thin version. Plenty of tweaking to keep you busy.

I've really loved AAS' analog sounds since Tassman1 (Yikes!),  to my ear it's just sounds so different, which is a good thing.
 
With all these great synths now in the $199 range I'd never have looked at this, but I'm very glad I installed it.