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I don't like that I don't actually own the software I'm paying for in subscription based programs.
 
I feel the survey was quite skewed. I answered the questions honestly without becoming rabid about the idea of subscription based systems, but that does not mean I am in support of it. However, it didn't really give the option to say in those specific areas about subscription based systems "I do not like and would not buy a subscription based product".
 
I get subscriptions to things like Netflix (which I fail to see how a movie rental house can be compared to a DAW), Amazon Prime (again, not even relevant), and Microsoft Office. That being said, the reason I pay monthly for Office is because A: they are the best option in the market of office programs (Open Office is nice but nowhere near MS Office), B: they are constantly updating it and putting millions of dollars into development every year and C: they give me 1TB of cloud storage along with my subscription.
 
Sadly, if Sonar goes subscription, I will find somewhere else to put my money.

Nobody "owns" their software, they "own" a licence to use that software... I would expect that, after a given period, the user could cancel the sub yet continue to use the last version covered by the sub, assuming the codebase doesn't disappear off the hard drive and into the cloud... It's an interesting topic, monetization of digital goods

I got Craig Anderton's book called " The Guitarist's Guide To Sonar". It came in the mail today...I had to pay out of pocket for shipping, but that's okay, this looks like a really cool book for guitarists. It goes over interfaces, effects, and general usage of Sonar...lot's of tips and tricks too. Nice explanation of the Sonitus effects..and how to use them properly....a lot of the stuff I already know, but I've already found things I don't....either or, I think it's a great book to add to my collection in exchange for a few minutes filling out a survey !! Thanks Cakewalk !!

lawp
the irony being, the eternal upgrade path IS a subscription in all but name

The current upgrade path does keep revenue coming in on a consistent basis but upgrade decisions are left up to the end user. Subscription based could mean that your software is rendered useless if your subscription lapses.
 
Rocky

Awesome!!!
 
I really like the fact that this survey had actual questions and provided a place for those surveyed to submit actual answers. It seems as if someone actually wants to learn what customers are thinking. Well done!!!
 
I used my voucher to buy 5 downloads of Craigs "SONAR X1 Advanced Workshop: The Next Level".
 
http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-X1AW2.00-20E
 
 

i really dont mine being a beta tester for any daw or plugin softwear i quite enjoy it,altho i will not pay a monthly subscription to be a guinea pig.if sonar goes subscription they wont get any more of my money period,and ill just use x3e until its totally outdated and ill find a more suitable option,which is heartbreaking because i love sonar it has everything my other daw lacks and together there awesome,atleast my other daw is lifetime free updates and i didnt pay as much for there producer edition as with sonar studio :P
 
as for what i got with my voucher,i got prochannel stuff vkfx wah,delay,and amp.i thought id be happier with the wah but its to soon to tell,i like the delay nice tape sound happening there and loving the amp,so nice with poizone XD

I was glad to take the survey and get a chance to express some of the things I like about SONAR. 
 
I used my voucher to get Pyro Audio Creator and the SWA Complete SONAR 8.5 video HD, even though I have X3. I never had a tutorial video for SONAR 8.5, and I already have SONAR X3 Explained. :)
 
Thanks Cakewalk.

Double post.

mike_mccue
 
I used my voucher to buy 5 downloads of Craigs "SONAR X1 Advanced Workshop: The Next Level".
 
http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-X1AW2.00-20E
 
 

 
LOL Mike! Why 5 copies? You gonna give some copies to some friends? :) Good choice of video, though. I have all the videos by Craig that are sold on the Cakewalk Store site. :)
 

I honestly couldn't find anything that I wanted or needed (not unless it involved shelling out extra cash) so I happily passed. Didn't mind filling out the survey though, it was five minutes I probably would have just spent scratching myself anyway.