I am going to be Cakewalk user, I think, and I want to know if this is the way to go, or not?
What do you think on the plethora of options out there, including hardware and software mix?
I want to upgrade from a MBoxMini3G but I also have Protools 10.X.
My only concern is:
 
Can we Go Pro on the Cakewalk? 
 
PiBoy
 

There are many professionals using Sonar.
Any other questions?

I use Sonar over PT for ALL my professional audio creative needs.
 
The only time I have to use PT sometimes is OMF and AAF imports in video work, other than that Sonar is far more flexible, cost effective and darn right groovy in terms of audio work.

If you're careful in choosing your audio and PC hardware there's no reason why Sonar can't be the DAW around which you setup your studio.

I speak from my own experience and knowing many on this forum and others who also use Sonar to run their studios.

 There are A lot of Worse software packages out there for lots more money IMHO!!!
Sonar X3D Kicks arse!!!
Mind you I could be Biased!!!!
I have been using Sonar since version 1 and I feel no reason to move, it does everything I want and more.
Wanna bake an extra tasty cake, you need good bakers!!!
 

I have ProTools 11--but I can fly in Sonar.
 

I have Sonar X3D , but I am too old to fly. Walking with cakewalk is just fine for me.

Best bang for the buck out there! I don't know of any other software package out there that gives you virtually everything you need to get up and running right out of the gate. Used them all, Cakewalk is my choice.

PiBoy
 
My only concern is:
 
Can we Go Pro on the Cakewalk? 
 

 
Yes.  It really is that simple.  There are plenty of people on this board alone that use Sonar professionally.  The same can be said of most major DAWs.  It's too broad of a question.  Whether Sonar is your best option for "going pro" is another topic all together and totally dependent on your needs. 

I have only used Cakewalk products, so cannot speak to anything else. I think X3 introduced a lot of great things (speed comping, VST3, ARA, stability, etc.) and comes with enough packaged goodies to record without anything extra (esp. the Producer version). For a new user, it has enough to keep you occupied for a long long time.
 
I am not sure of what "going pro" entails in your mind, but there is a colossal difference between "DAW capability" (machine) and "DAW proficiency" (user). It is akin to a novice guitar player buying an expensive guitar to make them "play better"... will not happen... the player makes themself play better. Some nice advice given months ago (I wish I could give the person credit who said it) was "Pick a DAW, and stick with it." The proficiency part only comes through use, and that makes up a lot of the "going pro(ficient)"