Switch from X2 to PLatinum, Yes or no?

I am really happy with Platinum and would not want to go back to X2.
 
 

As someone who skipped on X2, but a recent switcher from X3 I would say..........
 
The jury is still out.
 
I only went for it because of the ability to have a dark colour scheme, which I lamented the loss of since 8.5 and the lifetime updates offer, but my experience so far is that it is a bit of a crashfest when compared to X3.
 
(Win 7 64)

Good day all,
Just wanted to interject. Try to remember that win7 is going away.......probably sooner  than we all think. I made the jump to both Win10 anniv. and Sonar Platinum. Talk about some learning curves. Got through that to run into Sonar/Microsoft confab about some timing issuue...blah..blah...blah. I had SPro, trying to determine if the jump to Splat was worth it. I had most of the things in Splat except for two items. Now, a little more that Splat has added. But for a long time user of cakewalk, when the lifetime offer came, that even took some thought. I determined since I had been a long time user, I was going to be a longer timer user, and now I am locked in for the future. I, gratefully, have not seen the Major problems that a lot of people have. Some were inherent to the software problems, that I did see. But, I kinda use the software as kind of an old time recording deck. I don't have to tear apart a lot of the songs to run into some of the problems stated. Bottom line,...if you 'like' X2, then by all means upgrade. If you are not 'sure' if you like X2, sit tight and ride it out a little longer.
Hope this helps.
MJ

Good call abacab,

I think the last X3e was slightly more stable for me than the latest Platinum but overall it's been pretty good and compared to X2 it's miles ahead in features (for me).

The best thing about the change from X2 to X3 was the VST background scanner.  Sometimes, it's the little things
 
The last time I launched X2 and had to wait for it to finish scanning the VST folders, I uninstalled it!
 
For all of the new stuff that was added since X3, take a look here!  I am still playing catch up!
http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR/Whats-New#2016.12
 

Hi. I came from X3 to Platinum, and I am very happy. My system has been very stable, and I have not had any show stoppers whatsoever. I wouldn't even want to go back to X3
All the best.

All of you, thanks for the reply's.
Cane I SPL trailversion install with X2 whitout problems whit X2 when I done and delete SPL?
 
P.s. Sorry for my bad Englisch, I am a Dutchman.
 

@abacab,
 
Thanks for the reassurance.

Marien,
 
I have had no problems with Splat.  I am running Splat with the December update and on Win 10 Anniversary update.

I've been using Sonar since 8.5 Producer, each version had a little or more problems with each new upgrade, along with more powerful computer processing, in the end Cakewalk has done a great job to resolve issues. I recently had problems with Platinum and Windows 10 pro (Anniversary upgrade) but I just reconfigured and now Sonar is working great! Between 6-8hrs each day and no Crashes. Even my CPU usage has come down a lot, and I've have a number of premium plugins. Definitely having lifetime upgrades, Win10 is the way to go as eventually software will move forward, (although many people are staying put with previous version to the end).
Compatibility might be a reason to change, something to think about.

I'm running Platinum on my Daw under win 7 without any issues at all.
 
The quick answer to your original question is and unreserved YES.
X2 was as buggy as hell and only ever received 2 updates in it's lifetime

It is clear to me.
So I'm going over to Spl.
Everyone thanks for thinking with me and reactions.

I think Platinum has no peer in the Sonar family. When one considers the development that Platinum has gone through since it was released back in 2015 its been a remarkable ride. A ride that has had a very few ups and downs but one that keeps me wanting more. What I mean is I can say that twice I ran into some issues that were fixed quickly. keep in mind that each month CW has not only fixed bugs but has upgraded Platinum with remarkable new features. Features that are very creative and add real value to the platform. When I took the lifetime route it was a no brainer. But even without it its still a great value. I would upgrade each year anyway. 
 
I find Sonar Platinum rock solid reliable and fun to use. I don't worry if something will go wrong or that a plugin will crash Sonar. It just works. Yes I hear lots of users complaining but I wonder what they are doing and what state their system is in. I've noticed a lot of non standard use of Sonar in the recent months yet most have been resolved. 
 
I would recommend it fully without the slightest hesitation.