Hello dear community,
 
I am looking for a DAW and do not know yet which one I want to purchase. Most DAW-suppliers like Image Line, Propellerhead, PreSonus etc. have a demo version to try out, however, I did not find any demo version on the page. So I wanted to ask if there is any possibility to try out Sonar before purchasing (since I am not willing to purchase a DAW which I have not tested before, which is, in my opinion, absolutely clear). 
 
Thanks in advance,
Yinyue

Perhaps you could download and try out the X3 demo as the current release demo is not yet available. X3 is a very solid release which forms the base on which new Sonar is built. If you want you can take out a monthly member ship and try it for a month and if it's not to your liking just stop paying your membership. It all depends if it's worth the money to you to try it out before the trial version is available.

x3 demo is no longer available...

I didn't even think of that. I guess it makes sense though.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/New-Sonar-Demo-m3152018.aspx
 
Also, when the trial IS available it will be announced in the top portion of the forum.

Thanks! I'll have an eye on it.