i started a couple of months ago with my subscription to platinum, and then became a little overwhelmed by the program. i then bought music creator 7 and learned it, but soon realized it's limitations. i now want to renew my subscription, but how do i download the program now? i took it off of my computer, and i know how to actually download it, but do i just download the latest version? will this include the previous 2 updates before the new one? or will i have to update one at a time?

When you restart your membership, the current version will contain all the previous patches and updates except the content exclusive to previous releases. IOW, the C3 will not contain the Brian Hardgroove Collection or the Kick Start Expansion Pack.

how do i get those particular things? i'll pay extra.

I have read there are plans to offer the Brian Hardgroove Collection at the Cakewalk store. I have not read anything about selling the Kick Start Expansion pack.

scook
When you restart your membership, the current version will contain all the previous patches and updates except the content exclusive to previous releases. IOW, the C3 will not contain the Brian Hardgroove Collection or the Kick Start Expansion Pack.

Re month by month exclusive content ... I purchased Platinum (1 year) soon after launch but haven't installed it yet (various reasons - I have installed the AD2 packs ... and have X3 Producer). I'll still get all of the exclusive content huh? (I have seen Hardgoove and Kick Start packs in CCC ... but just seeking confirmation / second opinion). Thanks.

Yes, there is no requirement to install or use any part of your purchase. Members get all exclusive content added to their account during the membership period.

Thanks for the clarification.

And if you purchased annual (or go monthly for 12 months) that content is yours to keep forever in your account. i.e even if you don't continue after the year is over all the content will stay active and SONAR will never expire.

Thanks Noel. As I understood and would have hoped.
 
I appreciate you that have not gone the 'Adobe model' (and encourage you not to).
... which would likely leave you with no program, no content, but just projects.
 
Instead you have provided an additional monthly payment option.
 
... and the business benefit of operational capital upfront for better forecasting and planning.
 
It took a while but I think that many are now seeing the mutual benefits.

Si.