Just purchased Sonar Platinum through Musician's Friend, couldn't pass up that lifetime updates deal. I was excited to receive the item this week but instead I got this email.
 
Your Backordered Items
Qty     Description    
0.00     Cakewalk SONAR Platinum Regular – #J19524 03
 
 
What happens if I don't get Sonar before Dec 31st? Will I then not qualify for the Lifetime updates? Thanks!
 

The redemption code you receive will be for SONAR Platinum with Lifetime updates. It should show up well before Dec 31.

surely no need to worry about that, even if there's a sort of 'technical problem' Cakewalk will get you the lifetime updates

mortega76
Just purchased Sonar Platinum through Musician's Friend, couldn't pass up that lifetime updates deal. I was excited to receive the item this week but instead I got this email.
 
Your Backordered Items
Qty     Description    
0.00     Cakewalk SONAR Platinum Regular – #J19524 03
 
 
What happens if I don't get Sonar before Dec 31st? Will I then not qualify for the Lifetime updates? Thanks!
 

I would cancel the order.  Go to Audiodeluxe.com sign up for an account, add it to your cart.  You will save ~$75 and have the serial number within 24 hours.  
 
(that freebie from MF is now free from Cake directly, so MF isn't bringing value to the table).  

How on earth does a downloadable product go on backorder?
 

tenfoot
How on earth does a downloadable product go on backorder?
 

Thats what I was wondering.

It's like you click the payment icon, wait 1-3 minutes and start downloading... 

Thanks for the info everyone, part of the reason that I got it through MF is that I got 17% off along with $73 in rewards that I used towards that purchase. I did end up calling them and was told it should have shipped today or will ship tomorrow. I don't know why but I wanted to also get the physical media. Do I also get to have the full downloaded version as well in case I lose my discs? With regards to the freebie, are you talking about the compressor? Thanks!

There is no physical media. SONAR is only available as a download.

The box only contains a number in it, they no longer have discs, so instead of instant access to the program you will be waiting a few days to get a virtually empty box.

Yes, the freebie is the compressor.

Glad to hear you got a good deal.