Why is CCC installing Sonar Artist Inst Collection? Is it part of Platinum now or has something gone screwy?

I might be wrong, but I believe that Platinum includes Artist content+++
Best of luck.

Yes, Platinum has the whole enchilada.

Geo524
Why is CCC installing Sonar Artist Inst Collection? Is it part of Platinum now or has something gone screwy?

You can compare all the versions and what's included with each one. Look out for links that will take you to extra info too.
http://www.cakewalk.com/P...s/SONAR/Versions#start

It looks like you may need both.

From The Sonar Platinum download page:
 
Artist Instrument Collection - "The Artist collection gives users a set of Cakewalk's classic synthesizers including, Square I, Groovesynth, DropZone, and Session Drummer 3. *Requires SONAR"
 
Platinum Instrument Collection - "Cakewalk's Platinum Instrument Collection includes our finest selection of virtual instruments including Cyclone, PSYN II, RXP, Z3TA+ Classic, TruePianos, Lounge Lizard SONAR, and Strum Acoustic SONAR. *Requires SONAR Platinum"