This is probably somewhat OT, sorry. I'm thinking of getting x3. But, if I get x3 I will probably think why, why did I not get x4. I mean it's x4 instead of x3, that probably means I should have waited until x4 came out. But, if there are some critical bugs still in x4 will it ruin the experience? X3 probably does not have many bugs that would make things hard. So what should I do? I cannot win. Now that I started using my Roland Duo-Capture I have experienced almost none crashes or freezings. I am kind of content. But there is a feeling in my head that if I upgrade I will make better music or that it will at least sound better. I do not know what I should do. I need a sign!!!
kakku

Anderton
For a sign, look at the balance in your checking account. 
 
But seriously--first things first. Download the X3 demo version. If X4 comes out within 30 days, you'll have been able to use X3 AND jump immediately to X4. If it doesn't come out in 30 days, you'll know enough about X3 to make an informed decision about whether you want it or not (I suspect you will).
 
Then if X4 comes out shortly thereafter, you can take advantage of the grace period for upgrades. If not, you'll have had the opportunity to use X3 until it does.

Stop talking sense, Craig, there's no room for that in this thread!

If you have waited this long I would wait a little longer. Though all the advice above is thoughtful and sound. 
 
 

http://hendohover.com/#/
 
The car is soon to follow.

Andrew Rossa [Cakewalk]

I think the best business sense would be to release a product when it's ready. 

F**k right ! :)
Now that's a quote!!! :)

THAT is when Sonar X4 will be released!

deswind
Get X3.  It is great and stable.  Who knows when a stable version of X4 will exist.   If I had to bet, I would think a lot of the skills used for X3 will translate to X4, so that will make your transition smoother.  The prices for upgrades, even outside grace period are very reasonable IMHO.
 
Seize the day!

Does Cakewalk have  a history of releasing Sonar and it crashing repeatedly or is there more to this suggestion of yours?

 This app is really cheap at the Cakewalk Store.  Pretty powerful DAW for the price right now.

Tom Riggs

YouDontHasToCallMeJohnson
 
X3 loses audio when I open IE, even to use the help file;;;; very strange.  8.5 does not.
No doubt related to my "pumpkin" of an audio interface.
 
Praise be to THE CRAIG.
 

Check "settings>Audio>Playback and Recording" in Sonar x3 to be sure the box to share drivers with other programs is enabled.

Thank you for your response.  Yea I set all those bits immediately.
And I uninstalled and installed the audio drivers.
 
Another item in the list of everyday annoyance.

I agree with THE CRAIG.
 
BUY X3 NOW for pennies.   And all the included bits. And because X3 is pretty,....

Instead of just adding more bells and whistles some which I may never use, I hope their next version makes the entire recording experience a bit EASIER, especially mastering.  I think the mastering has actually gotten worse(noise to sound ratio where my songs are louder on same volume on the 8.5) on my X2(Yes, it could be the technician rather than the tool), however I don't think it's all me since I've used cakewalk(MIDI only days) for over 20 years and it has only gotten progressively better until X2 in my opinion on mastering.  Yes, I should upgrade to X3, but this is the first time I think Calkwalk digressed and there is no mention of improvements for X3 on mastering.  
 
So if there are any Cakewalk folks reading this, please spend some time SIMPLYING the entire experience of making the most professional music tools especially the mastering.  
 
I admit I'm not professional studio guy, but I do love using much of the Sonar tools.  If I can get a better and EASIER mastering experience, I would instantly upgrade and pay more.
 
Again, what is the key word?  SIMPLIFY the MASTERING process!!

MarioD

CakeAlexS
Only Cakewalk knows. Pure speculation otherwise, I speculate that the usual schedule won't happen. I hope Cakewalk takes long as they like for X4. Getting it right is much more important, even if it takes an extra year or two to do so.

I totally agree!

thumbs up!