Why Cakewalk removed all the mac info from the website?

35mm
Porting an application with a huge code base like Sonar isn't a quick job. I suspect that's why Cakewalk haven't done it before now. They were obviously confident enough that they can do it (not just code, but infrastructure, marketing etc) that they announced they were doing it publically in the first place. However, it will be a huge undertaking that has to be done at the same time as doing the continued development and monthly updates for the windows version as well as plugins etc. So they announced an alpha version last fall, and you expect a beta or final release already? I agree that they could probably be more forthcoming with updates to their customers. On the other hand, they won't want to give too many details away their competitors, and going silent before big news or a release is a good way of surprising the market and getting bigger marketing impact. I  

promidi

slartabartfast
but I am not clear when it was said that it will be free to Windows version subscribers.

From the FAQ

"
I own SONAR Platinum, Professional, or Artist today. If and when SONAR becomes commercially available on OS X, will I need to purchase a new license?
No. You will be provided a new installer for your license of SONAR Artist, Professional, or Platinum. You do not need to purchase a new license.
"

Source:

http://forum.cakewalk.com/Lifetime-Updates-and-SONAR-OS-X-Alpha-m3429473.aspx?tree=true

promidi

slartabartfast
but I am not clear when it was said that it will be free to Windows version subscribers.

From the FAQ

"
I own SONAR Platinum, Professional, or Artist today. If and when SONAR becomes commercially available on OS X, will I need to purchase a new license?
No. You will be provided a new installer for your license of SONAR Artist, Professional, or Platinum. You do not need to purchase a new license.
"

Source:

http://forum.cakewalk.com/Lifetime-Updates-and-SONAR-OS-X-Alpha-m3429473.aspx?tree=true

chuckebaby
when it was first announced, there was no mention of a MAC version.
Im sure you all remember the buzz it created when they said "There is a major announcement".
Sonar Lifetime updates. MAC wasn't even mentioned until about a month later.
 
I understand the need for answers but I find pushing on these issues tend to rub the company the wrong way.
For example has anyone seen the "New features coming" on the cakewalk products page ?
Its the same old "Ripple editing" and "Comping features" that has been there since November/December.
 
Cakewalk is probably asking themselves "Is it really a good idea to let users know of our future plans when all they do is hold it against us in the form of accountability" ?
 
So while I do agree with most of what everyone here is saying, IMO I believe we sunk our own ships.
We wont be hearing about future updates anymore. We will simply get them when they are released.
Which is a shame really because I think Cakewalk was throwing out new ideas to gauge how users would respond. But instead of responding we pretty much used it as a leverage tool for "Where's our stuff".
Im not talking about just the MAC version either, im taking about new features as well like Ripple editing, comping enhancements, exc.
 
What cakewalk promised was an Alpha version. That is not something anyone can do serious work on.
That is a version that developers generally test the software using white-box techniques.
Also noted in the announcement was the Alpha version can’t run AU plug-ins, or talk to custom interface drivers only Core Audio devices will work.