Nobody "owns" their software, they "own" a licence to use that software... I would expect that, after a given period, the user could cancel the sub yet continue to use the last version covered by the sub, assuming the codebase doesn't disappear off the hard drive and into the cloud... It's an interesting topic, monetization of digital goods

lawp
the irony being, the eternal upgrade path IS a subscription in all but name

The current upgrade path does keep revenue coming in on a consistent basis but upgrade decisions are left up to the end user. Subscription based could mean that your software is rendered useless if your subscription lapses.
 
Rocky

i really dont mine being a beta tester for any daw or plugin softwear i quite enjoy it,altho i will not pay a monthly subscription to be a guinea pig.if sonar goes subscription they wont get any more of my money period,and ill just use x3e until its totally outdated and ill find a more suitable option,which is heartbreaking because i love sonar it has everything my other daw lacks and together there awesome,atleast my other daw is lifetime free updates and i didnt pay as much for there producer edition as with sonar studio :P
 
as for what i got with my voucher,i got prochannel stuff vkfx wah,delay,and amp.i thought id be happier with the wah but its to soon to tell,i like the delay nice tape sound happening there and loving the amp,so nice with poizone XD

Double post.

I honestly couldn't find anything that I wanted or needed (not unless it involved shelling out extra cash) so I happily passed. Didn't mind filling out the survey though, it was five minutes I probably would have just spent scratching myself anyway.

I picked up the Groove Monkee Power Rock Midi loops.
 
Rocky

I got some of the overloud prochannel plugins. :)

dubdisciple
Lawp..the comparison of annual upgrade is not quite the same. The key difference being that once you unsubscribe you can no longer use at all ( if we are gone jg by adobe model). I do give cakewalk props for offering area to type comments even if the question was loaded. I imagine they got an earful, based on the comments flooding several threads.

I was thinking more like waves update plan http://www.waves.com/support/waves-update-plan

Saw there was an optional 20-minute phone survey you can opt-in for...any one know if there is another incentive for signing up for that?

I picked this up because I want to know more (in depth) information about using this product.
 
 

Advanced Audio Editing: SONAR X3 & Melodyne ARA Video (Download)

SKU 30-CLSM1.00-20E
These tutorials will walk you through audio editing with Melodyne's new ARA plugin technology, exclusivley using Cakewalk's SONAR X3 software! ARA stands for "Audio Random Access." This new standard provides users with the latest approach to Melodyne editing, thus increasing workflow, speed and creativity. Starting with the basics, this series will quickly guide users from just getting started to advance audio editing and many creative applications as well. Designed to inspire both potenial users and experts alike, this series will help you get the most out of your mixes and much more! Over 2 hours of video in High Quality 1080P (MP4 format).

Table of Contents:
01. Introduction
02. Melodyne Setup & Installation in SONAR X3
03. Understanding Melodyne PART1
04. Understanding Melodyne PART2
05. Pitch Editing
06. Group Audio Editing
07. Melodyne and the Mulitidock
08. Melodyne and Timing
09. Creative Pitch Editing
10. Audio To MIDI with Melodyne ARA
11. Creative Drums with Melodyne ARA
12. Creative Instruments with Melodyne ARA
13. Transposing Audio with Melodyne ARA
14. Special Topics with Melodyne ARA
15. Creative Pitch Bonus Video
16. Copy And Pasting Quick Tip
17. Creating Custom Screensets Quick Tip
18. Making Harmonies in a Melodyne 
RegionFX Quick Tip
19. Wrap Up




About the Author: 
Carlo Libertini began his audio career as a musician and songwriter. This creative passion and love for sound soon inspired him to pursue a career in audio production. Since then, he has actively recorded, mixed, and produced a variety of projects and music styles. Combining this passion for audio editing and music production with strong social skills, he became a specialist for Celemony’s Melodyne software through Music Marketing Inc here in the U.S. He continues to engage, and explore the bounds of today's audio production software and has performed trainings, demonstrations and services for top studios and institutions across the country. In between production responsibilities he conducts on-line training seminars, collaborative production meetings, software demonstrations, and video training tutorials.
 
 
  


      

Have not received even one survey email, while some have received two. Been using Sonar since 7. Will not continue if they go to subscription. 

Muskee
I picked this up because I want to know more (in depth) information about using this product.
 
 

Advanced Audio Editing: SONAR X3 & Melodyne ARA Video (Download)

SKU 30-CLSM1.00-20E
These tutorials will walk you through audio editing with Melodyne's new ARA plugin technology, exclusivley using Cakewalk's SONAR X3 software! ARA stands for "Audio Random Access." This new standard provides users with the latest approach to Melodyne editing, thus increasing workflow, speed and creativity. Starting with the basics, this series will quickly guide users from just getting started to advance audio editing and many creative applications as well. Designed to inspire both potenial users and experts alike, this series will help you get the most out of your mixes and much more! Over 2 hours of video in High Quality 1080P (MP4 format).

Table of Contents:
01. Introduction
02. Melodyne Setup & Installation in SONAR X3
03. Understanding Melodyne PART1
04. Understanding Melodyne PART2
05. Pitch Editing
06. Group Audio Editing
07. Melodyne and the Mulitidock
08. Melodyne and Timing
09. Creative Pitch Editing
10. Audio To MIDI with Melodyne ARA
11. Creative Drums with Melodyne ARA
12. Creative Instruments with Melodyne ARA
13. Transposing Audio with Melodyne ARA
14. Special Topics with Melodyne ARA
15. Creative Pitch Bonus Video
16. Copy And Pasting Quick Tip
17. Creating Custom Screensets Quick Tip
18. Making Harmonies in a Melodyne 
RegionFX Quick Tip
19. Wrap Up




About the Author: 
Carlo Libertini began his audio career as a musician and songwriter. This creative passion and love for sound soon inspired him to pursue a career in audio production. Since then, he has actively recorded, mixed, and produced a variety of projects and music styles. Combining this passion for audio editing and music production with strong social skills, he became a specialist for Celemony’s Melodyne software through Music Marketing Inc here in the U.S. He continues to engage, and explore the bounds of today's audio production software and has performed trainings, demonstrations and services for top studios and institutions across the country. In between production responsibilities he conducts on-line training seminars, collaborative production meetings, software demonstrations, and video training tutorials.


  


     


 

Wow I must have missed that video. I got the Digital Sound Factory Rapture Electronica Ignited Bundle and 
VKFX Compressor - ProChannel Module.
 
 If it were possible I would have bought the CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier as a Reason RE.  It's one of the most popular REs for Reason.  

 

Thanks for the heads up.  I wasn't thrilled to see all the questions related to subscriptions as I will never buy a subscription based product.  Hopefully enough of us let it be known that we don't like the idea.  But then, all you immediate upgraders are more or less already subscribed.
 
I was happy to get three videos for free though.  Thank you Cakewalk.  I get to sing along with Karl's great voice one more time.
 

kitekrazy1
Wow I must have missed that video. I got the Digital Sound Factory Rapture Electronica Ignited Bundle and 
VKFX Compressor - ProChannel Module.
 

How do you like the DSF bundle?

superdan54
Saw there was an optional 20-minute phone survey you can opt-in for...any one know if there is another incentive for signing up for that?

I opted in for that, even though I doubt they'll phone the UK?
 
Mind you, it would be really cool if they did extend the phone surveys to encompass at least a few global customers though, and not just limit the responses to the home market.