I have X1 Producer right and just record for my own enjoyment. I play pedal steel and guitar and use synths for bass, drums, keys, and experiment with strings and winds. I may add some vocals, but do not need them at a superior level. I use eq, a compressor, reverb, and delay. I'm considering upgrading mostly to stay on a current platform. I'm thinking of upgrading to professional as opposed to platinum to spend less, but would like opinions from you folks about that. Does anyone see a significant reason for a hobbyist like me to go to Platinum ?
 
Thanks !

I have Platinum but I know that I could work quite well with the Producer version, as well.  If it wasn't for the vocal alignment tool and the teaser of the Drum replacement plugin, I probably would have gone with the Producer version.
 
I've got enough good 3rd party plugins to keep most anyone happy.

Thanks Dave. It looked to me like the vocal alignment tool was a significant difference.