So far as a veteran user (I started with Cakewalk 2.0), I am  as usual very happy with the upgrade. But, there is (for me) a big issue: I have been using the VS-700C controller for a couple of years now. Although the support in Sonar X3e could have been better, it was doing everything I needed. After the (much appreciated) update to Platinum however,  I am only able to use it as a "Mackie controller", missing out on some familiar functionality. In particular the synchronization with Sonar is lacking (e.g. I can write automation, but in reading automation the faders will not automatically adjust). Also ACT does not seem to be working anymore, although I might be missing some configuration details there. Therefore my number one vote for the next update: enhanced VS-700C support. Since I invested quite some money in the VS-700C it would be quite a bitter pill if I would only be able to use it in a basic sized-down fashion.

A cakewalk staffer mentioned recently that it works exactly the same as in X3. That's based on several of them having their own units.

I can confirm.

I have to concur also it has been working for me...

Yep, been fine for me. And anyone with a long enough memory will recall I was a consistent and vocal complainer about the rapidly waning v700 support in the X series, to the point of tedium, I'm sure. I did then and still do feel essentially ripped off. But hey, no point raking over all that again.
 
But if there was a big problem with Platinum, trust me, I'd be the man to spot it.
 
As far as I can tell so far (two long working days on Platinum), it's exactly the same as it was in X3. Certainly not restricted to Mackie Mode, so I think you have a setup issue.
 
I'd like support to be better. X1 was worse than 8.5, X2 onwards eventually better than X1, but it's never actually been as good as it was in 8.5 again. Which is fairly shocking I think. But now Roland are out of the picture, and it's been quietly discontinued, I think it's likely all over. I'm just glad they're maintaining compatibility at all at this point.

John T
Yep, been fine for me. And anyone with a long enough memory will recall I was a loud and vocal complainer about the rapidly waning v700 support in the X series.I did then and still do feel essentially ripped off. But hey, no point raking over all that again.
 
As far as I can tell so far (two long working days on Platinum), it's exactly the same as it was in X3. Certainly not restricted to Mackie Mode, so I think you have a setup issue.
 
I'd like support to be better. X1 was worse than 8.5, X2 onwards eventually better than X1, but it's never actually been as good as it was in 8.5 again. Which is fairly shocking I think. But now Roland are out of the picture, and it's been quietly discontinued, I think it's likely all over. I'm just glad they're maintaining compatibility at all this point.

I concur John T

I'll clarify what I've been doing, as I like to think I'm fairly whizzy with the v700 console. Been using the IO control mode to set pre-amp and direct monitor levels while tracking, flipping back to normal mode to tweak the mix, been using my customised access panel set-up to cut, paste, select, change snap modes, all kinds. Full use of faders, and also of the pots, and controlling ProChannel. Even used the Channel Strip section to tweak Rematrix the first time I used that module. Been flying around the same as I have for the last twelve months with no issues.
 

Hmm, I guess you are right, it must be a setup issue... I'll try to figure it out, somehow the VS700 options does not show up in the preferences dialog to set the control surface. Certainly a big relief I do not have to buy a new control surface!

I found out my problem: I did a big cleanup of my system before installing Sonar Platinum fresh. I somehow lost the VS-700 plugin. I downloaded it, installed it and now it is indeed working as in X3e, which is OK for all my needs...

Truly - glad you found the problem and everything is fine -