I have Producer x3.  I was hoping someone who was very familiar with X3 Producer and who has hands on experience with 2015 could comment on their conclusions so far.
 
I've watched the marketing videos for the new 2015 Sonar. The interface improvement where the plugs will stack seems like a nice touch, and I am intrigued by vocal sync. Vocal sync, if it works as advertised, could be a time saver as well as a creativity booster.
 
Your opinions valued.
 
Rick
 

Well worth it.
 
Get your wallet out

I was recording a new song by my daughter yesterday.  She's a music student at collage.   Listening back to a harmony line that was clearly mis-timed she said she'd better go do it again as she starts heading to the mic.
 
Hold on,  says I,  I have a new toy....  as I open vocalsync on the harmony clip.  I select the main vocal as the guide and turn the knob...
 
She falls off her chair as the harmony snaps to main vocal.  She's very clumsy.

Yes.  Vocal Sync, Re-Matrix PC module, midi editing features (paint) and Craigs cool amp sims are well worth it.  The AD stuff is gravy.

So far Platinum has passed X3 like it was standing still. X3 seemed to be the most stable version up to now. Since installing Platinum, I can't quite put my finger on why but my machines act as though they took a steroid or something. Of course, I've only had it since the first day of release. That's not really enough time to find the bugs. I run my studio pretty much at least 5-8 hours a day every other day so Platinum is really getting a workout. My opinion, get it NOW!
That's a lot coming from me because I usually wait a few weeks to see how everyone is faring with a new upgrade. I am glad I went ahead and installed this one.

OMG. Thank you folks. Just with what has been said by these few posts, its off I go to the on-line store.
 
Thanks!
 
 

Karyn
I was recording a new song by my daughter yesterday.  She's a music student at collage.   Listening back to a harmony line that was clearly mis-timed she said she'd better go do it again as she starts heading to the mic.
 
Hold on,  says I,  I have a new toy....  as I open vocalsync on the harmony clip.  I select the main vocal as the guide and turn the knob...
 
She falls off her chair as the harmony snaps to main vocal.  She's very clumsy.

that's cheating! ;-)

Karyn
I was recording a new song by my daughter yesterday.  She's a music student at collage.   Listening back to a harmony line that was clearly mis-timed she said she'd better go do it again as she starts heading to the mic.
 
Hold on,  says I,  I have a new toy....  as I open vocalsync on the harmony clip.  I select the main vocal as the guide and turn the knob...
 
She falls off her chair as the harmony snaps to main vocal.  She's very clumsy.

It's a great feature, but how cool is that, doing that with your daughter? I love the new Control Bar and the Custom Module in the Control Bar. The Rematrix reverb in the Pro Channel has been a very big surprise for many people. I think it sounds great. The option of a having a plugin replace the previous gui or not is a welcome addition. You don't have to have a bunch of plugs laying around if you don't want to. If you use Addictive drums the bundle is worth the $149.00 and everything else is free.

pwalpwal

Karyn
I was recording a new song by my daughter yesterday.  She's a music student at collage.   Listening back to a harmony line that was clearly mis-timed she said she'd better go do it again as she starts heading to the mic.
 
Hold on,  says I,  I have a new toy....  as I open vocalsync on the harmony clip.  I select the main vocal as the guide and turn the knob...
 
She falls off her chair as the harmony snaps to main vocal.  She's very clumsy.

that's cheating! ;-)

Maybe,  it certainly was less effort than turning around and giving her a push.

FYI:  X3 pro equals Platinum 2015.
 
I think this name change has caused way more annoyance than any value to anyone.
 
Buy the Platinum version.