My Novation Nocturn has most crappy controls (encoders and buttons) my hands have ever touched... I hope they put something better (at least 5 cents more expensive) hardware into "the best controller"

Check this out:
http://www.nektartech.com/c.1289520/Downloads/Impact_Guides/Using_Impact_LX_with_Cakewalk_Sonar.pdf
 
I just ordered a Nektar LX61 because it has a dedicated Sonar profile and can also be used simultaneously with ACT.  This appears to be the most intelligently designed controller I have seen.
 
I wish they would include SONAR support into their Panorama series. 
 
This is the only current hardware controller that has Sonar specific integration, afaik.

I have the Korg Nanopad2 and having had the MAudio Trigger finger and thoroughly which is aptly named Enigma, I love the editor with the Korg. I figured it all out without needing a Manual, I would think 'I wonder if it can do this' and then it does it. So I'm tempted by the Korg NanoKontrol2, because they have given me some faith in making simple intuitive things.

So disheartening. I've got a Novation Zero SLMkII that worked fantastically in Windows 7. Technical issues (non-music related) forced me to upgrade to Windows 10. Novation has less-than abysmal support. I can't afford a new computer and I can't afford an after-market touchscreen display. After 20 years of being a Cakewalk/Sonar user, I'm thinking it's time to jump ship.