Is it advisable to upgrade to Windows 10 with Sonar Platinum once the release date arrives? 
 
I would prefer to upgrade rather than do a fresh install. Tons of apps to reinstall... (eeek!)
 
I am currently using Windows 7/64 and I really like the way my PC is working now...
 
What do the Sonar techs say about comparability issues?
 
Also, how well does Melodyne work in Windows 10?
 
Drivers for Roland Quad Capture audio interface?
Drivers for ATI graphics card?
 
If you are planning on upgrading or doing a fresh install please say why and why not.
 
If you are planning on putting the upgrade off for a bit please indicate why. 
 
Thanks in advance!

I'm on it and having NO issues.

charlyg
I'm on it and having NO issues.

Nice! Did you upgrade or fresh install?
 

I upgraded, and then cloned it to an SSD. It wouldn't install straight to an SSD....I am liking it more every day....... My install of 8 was new (computer upgrade and bogus Win7 license), and for some reason, I couldn't get 8.1 to install (some weird issue), so I just jumped ahead...and I'm glad I did.

Take a full backup using software that allows you to restore to bare metal.  Then you can have a crack at upgrading and if it all turns to mud, restore from backup.  That's what I will be doing.  The important thing is to have a plan to roll back to your pre-Windows 10 environment should you need to, without too much fuss or effort.  A third party backup app that can do a full restore from its own bootable media is the best way to go.

As you mentioned, drivers are the main concern.  I'm sure ATI will be up to date upon the release of the final version.  Roland, not so sure.
 
By the way, I have Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 beta on my machines.  The Windows 10 beta is on a non-music machine, but I really like it so far.
 
 

I'm going to run with as soon as it RTM's. I'm like that though.

Well - I still have an Focusrite Saffire Firewire. This is that older white/silver model with 2 inputs and 8 outputs (digital out not used).
 
Problem is - Firewire support is not that great in Windows 8.1, and I never got my Saffire working in anything higher than Windows 7. As far as I know Windows 10 has no better support, so that would left me with an not working audio device. Focusrite sadly does not support their old hardware that good, so chances they will release an updated driver are almost zero.
 
Buying something of an similar quality with the same number of in/outputs is not really fitting to my budget right now (we are looking at an price tag of €200 to €400 - yes in Europe things are expensive).
 
So - for now, no Windows 10 for me...

I'm running an aging MOTU 8pre FireWire interface on Windows 8.1 just fine. I'm not sure why you think that FireWire support is not that great. By every report I've read fw support will continue in 10. Manufacturer's drivers are another issue for sure but the problem would not be FireWire.

@kevinwal
 
Well - problem is, that from Windows 8 the legacy support (drivers) of FireWire is removed. This has to be installed separately (Microsoft provided that drivers for download after complaints), but sadly this will not work with the older Saffire drivers. The legacy drivers used in Windows 7 worked great, but those installed in Windows 8 (and higher) just do not work. I tried it several times, but it was an no-go.
 
So- while FireWire is supported in Windows 8/10 there are differences that can have impact on some older hardware (mind you - I do not say every hardware). MOTU has good supported drivers. I wish I would have spend an little more an few years back to get that hardware, but well.. Budget is not always that great...
 
Glad it is working for you tough..