Congrats on going legit as well. For the cracked versions I would try to save an fxp file of the plugin settings and then load the fxp into a legit instance in a new project. http://www.cakewalk.com/D...mp;help=Mixing.27.html

Yeah, but for EVERY project? We're talking about a LOT of work. I wish there was a utility that would scan projects and auto-generate preset files...or like I said earlier, an option when using Replace Synth that tries to push out the patch info saved for a track, which we know SONAR does since it can auto load patches on any given synth.
 

Honestly with a crap ton of pirated software I'd say you're getting off pretty easy. Road to hell... Good intentions. ;)

Whichever route you take it's going to be a big job.
 
I think the idea of bouncing all midi to audio is a good start.
What you could do then is after saving each project, open it in Safe mode and choose not to load any plugins you have the slightest doubt about, then re-save it somewhere else, to a "Cleaned up" folder

Not only do you sleep better at night after going legit, but your work improves. One of the horrible thing about warez is it typically is accompanied by the dreaded Gear Acquisition Syndrome. G.A.S. sufferers often have so many plugins that they never get proficient with any of them. Being limited to what you have purchased forces you to get the most out of what you have and has the added benefit of giving you a better idea of what third party plugs you need. I find with Sonar (and any DAW) comes with enough to do most ( and for some, all) of what one needs. I could mix and master a song with just Sonitus plugs. Yes I have other preferences but I now choose other plugs forreasons other than simply wanting to throw in the new toy.

How many unfinished songs do you actually have? It sucks to have to bounce them all, but small price to pay considering.

Bounce, then bounce, then bounce some more, then never look back.  I was there several years ago.  It is a giant pain in the ass, but a great way to get a fresh, legit start.

Looks like ye need to spit shine up 'n start bouncin' tracks me hearty

Alas! Looks like a lot of toil

Arrrr....

Me and an old friend had a debate years ago on how you actually pronounce warez:
 
Is it pronounced "wears"?
Or is it pronounced "war-ez"?

2nd if you'd be a pirate me hearty... Arrr...

I've always heard it pronounced war-ez.  Like the Mexican city.
 
Actually, you should bounce all midi to audio.  Just look at Alchemy, one of the sure bits of software (I thought).  I use it on every project, just about.  It looks like it will continue to open, but only on old PC OS's.  If you want a project to be valid, every synth (even externals) needs to be converted to audio.  Otherwise, there is no guarantee you can open a synth in the future.  If you can't open the audio, you have even bigger problems.
 
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