michael diemer
 I'll probably purchase Artist to do my next piece in. Then I can compare better which one really works better fro me.

Before you make any purchases just weigh out the features.
Artists only comes with a 30 day demo of Melodyne. And in my opinion, ARA/Melodyne is one of Sonars best features.
https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR/Versions

chuckebaby

michael diemer
 I'll probably purchase Artist to do my next piece in. Then I can compare better which one really works better fro me.

Before you make any purchases just weigh out the features.
Artists only comes with a 30 day demo of Melodyne. And in my opinion, ARA/Melodyne is one of Sonars best features.
https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR/Versions

True, but I've never used it. Doesn't seem relevant to what I do (orchestral). In any case, I could always upgrade from there later on.

EDIT:
Never mind..
The link I left in my previous comment will show you the differences.
You might want to see that before making your choice. Its not just Melodyne. Its Pro channel, Synths, ARA and a slew of other things.

Thanks, I'll look into it more.

Actually, I still have Dim Pro, TTS-1, LP64 EQ & compressor and more from 8.5. I don't use Rapture, Drums or Loops, I just write for the orchestra. My synths are GPO, QLSO Gold, Vienna SE and Cinematic Strings. Plus a little Dim Pro and TTS-1 for Tuba (best tuba I've ever heard, and I can't use it in Reaper because it crashes it). Heck, I could probably get by with Home Studio. But you do get unlimited tracks with Artist.

Awesome. Have fun.