Jeff Evans
Remember it will never work as well with other DAWs as it does with Studio One. It is really designed for Studio One, end of story. The level of integration with Studio One is far higher than with other DAW's. But yes it does look cool. Personally I would be happy the Faderport 8 and as mentioned here there might be some cheap ones for sale now.
Some Reaper folks have done a great job with support & flexible config for the FP1. Very sweet. I'm hoping the same happens with the FP8. If/when that happens, I might finally make up mind and move to Reaper 100%
thedukewestern
For real - this forum is LITTERED with people who want a control surface that will work in sonar as seamlessly as other daws!
I agree. Studio One has the absolute best CS integration approach I've experienced by a far stretch. For other reasons I can't quite nail down, I just can't commit to SO.
If it weren't for "the kindness of others" Reaper would be in the same spot as SONAR as far as CS support goes. Same with the UI.
If we could merge the best of Reaper, SONAR and SO, we'd have an awesome DAW!!