No need, no use for the Start Screen. I bypass it automatically.

I'm glad it's there to help someone.

Just not me. Ever.

A tip for those who don't use it - it offers convenient one-click loading of your previous projects!

You can no longer start a blank project without having to name it and creating a folder. Or am I wrong?

I'm aware that every Sonar user has their own workflow.  I generally fire up Sonar when I get musically inspired, or when I'm ready to work on an current project.  When that occurs, I'd rather not be sidetracked by anything not related to the task at hand.  For me, music inspiration is fleeting.  If I fall down that rabbit hole of free offers, tutorials, videos and such, there goes my inspiration with it.
 
With that said, I can see the start screen as a great benefit to new users and beginners.  If Sonar users could have full control over start screen content and configuration (more than just turning it on or off).  It would probably be more useful.
 
An even better idea in my opinion would be to move the start screen features to an Android & IOS app.  This way, I could access all the content at my convenience, and get notifications.   Maybe even tie the app directly to main program somehow.  How cool would it be to Open a project in Sonar, from your Android or IOS device, or view project details?  
 
To clarify, I don't mean, actually opening the project on your device, I meant using your device, to open the project on your Sonar computer.

I'm still a beginner, I guess.  IMO, iDevices would be a bigger distraction than a screen that presents options on startup.

BobF
I'm still a beginner, I guess.  IMO, iDevices would be a bigger distraction than a screen that presents options on startup.

As a beginner, I could see that.  As a seasoned Sonar user, I'd rather access that content while waiting for my haircut, not when I'm trying to remember that perfect bass line or melody, and open a new Sonar project.

RSMCGUITAR
You can no longer start a blank project without having to name it and creating a folder. Or am I wrong?

 
You can still do this.
 
Just go to "New Project" and click "OK" without entering a name.
It will open a new project up.

Great news! Thanks!

Personally, I like the start screen.
You only see the newest projects / or the projects you have "Pinned" to the start screen.
I hate Windows Metro apps start screen and everything it stands for... but the Sonar Start screen is nothing like it.
Its a way to open projects and a good way at that.
 
Its the same as looking at your file directory where your projects are,
only they are laid out in Nice colorful Icons instead.

davec69

BobF
I'm still a beginner, I guess.  IMO, iDevices would be a bigger distraction than a screen that presents options on startup.

As a beginner, I could see that.  As a seasoned Sonar user, I'd rather access that content while waiting for my haircut, not when I'm trying to remember that perfect bass line or melody, and open a new Sonar project.

Maybe when I get a little more time with Cake's software I'll see things differently