Yup about time we got another Rap Pro service pack as was promised..

Steev
 
  Number two and scariest issue was, although my ancient M-Audio 1010 with latest driver version 6.0.8 would run great with SONAR X3 Producer, Vegas Pro 11, and Sound Forge Pro 10, it wouldn’t stream audio from the Internet, and I’d get a report that all .mp3 and .wav files stored on my computer where all unsupported formats on all media players.
 I solved this problem by opening the M-Audio control panel, click on “Hardware” tab and setting the default sample rate from the installer’s choice of 96k/HZ to 48k/Hz, and setting ASIO/WDM buffer size to 256 samples and “SAVED” it as a user config.
 For some reason, if it’s not saved in the Delta 1010 control panel, next time SONAR runs (if set to 24/96 default for all new projects)it would default the 1010’s hardware setting back to 96k/Hz.
 Also I would get an error report if I set the 1010 to 44.1k/Hz.
 

(Don't know how this will go, the forum is all messed up, like all over the place, like just text without formatting, looks hideous (there's irony for ya) same in both Firefox and IE, anyway here I go)
 
Hi steev,
            Interesting to read your comments about the delta 1010, I found another person on the REAPER forums yesterday who had success with the 1010 and Windows 10, he reports no issues what so ever using the final 6.0.8 driver, most others I speak to claim it a no go, they also claimed that for Win 8 (which I bypassed altogether) Have you just done the in place upgrade, or have you gone on to do a clean install ?
I might clone the system drive on one of my music PC's to a new identical drive, then swap out the original system drive and try an in place upgrade to Windows 10 to see first hand what the go is, that way I still have the original drive untouched by Windows 10 vile hand. Don't think I will make it a permanent thing though, even if all goes well for the 1010 until there is a way to make Windows 10 less nauseous

Thats good news Jeff. 

I cannot confirm, but I have read here and in the hardware forum that the VS-700 console may not have the full feature set under Win 10.  If that turns out to be true, that is an incentive for me to say on 7.
 
I am not panicking yet because I don't have all the facts.
 
One interesting note:  A Cakewalk/Gibson employee we all know and love says most strange, hard-to-diagnose issues he sees are interactions with Windows more than Cakewalk bugs.  That matches my experience.  I have had a lot of isses others don't have and they all seem to trace back to faulty system set-up.

bapu
So, what's the score at this point?
 
Win7 = 10
Win10=11
 
?

Win8.1 = 1
 
I get why it's wise to eventually upgrade.  The thing I don't understand is why it is so darn compelling for folks to upgrade right f-in NOW.  
 
I WILL eventually upgrade to WinX, but it will be a Pro edition with new hardware when the time for new hardware comes.  Drivers and other little niggles should be worked out really well by then.
 
If a single key-stroke changes in a Sonar release, this place goes bonkers and people are STILL willing to risk varying degrees of ACU (Apple Cart Upset) to get on WinX. 
 
What is the near-term gain that makes people get in a hurry?  Seriously, I'm not judging, I want to know what works sooooooo much better with 10 than 7 or 8 that makes the risk worth taking?

BobF

bapu
So, what's the score at this point?
 
Win7 = 10
Win10=11
 
?

Win8.1 = 1
 
I get why it's wise to eventually upgrade.  The thing I don't understand is why it is so darn compelling for folks to upgrade right f-in NOW.  
 
I WILL eventually upgrade to WinX, but it will be a Pro edition with new hardware when the time for new hardware comes.  Drivers and other little niggles should be worked out really well by then.
 
If a single key-stroke changes in a Sonar release, this place goes bonkers and people are STILL willing to risk varying degrees of ACU (Apple Cart Upset) to get on WinX. 
 
What is the near-term gain that makes people get in a hurry?  Seriously, I'm not judging, I want to know what works sooooooo much better with 10 than 7 or 8 that makes the risk worth taking?

Bob you are asking some good questions. For me I have always been an early adopter when it was feasible for me to be one. I don't deal much in beta software but I will if I can isolate it and test it. 
 
I have watched MS advance greatly in delivering working OSs for some time now. With XP MS seem to get it right as far as an OS that was very stable. This has been true for all of the releases since then. Vista worked out of the box for me with no problems. The same for 8 and 8.1. I tested Windows 10 before it was released and found it downright solid. I like the elimination of the distinction between apps and programs.  A major upgrade to me.  Windows 10 seems more compact yet provides everything Win 8.1 did only better.  Its installed on all of my computers. BTW Noel has a blog about Windows 10 that will explain many of its features for audio and MIDI. 
 
Another thing which is part of my personality is I like to learn new things. It stimulates me.  Gets the mind working. Not everyone has the same view. Many prefer to wait and see and then test the water. Or upgrade when they have to. 
 
I guess the way Sonar 2015 is setup is ideal for someone like me. Something to look forward to. To sink my teeth into and progress a little. With Windows 10 its more of the same sort of thing.
 
I'm not going to hold others to this way of thinking. Everyone has a right to their own comfort zone.  For me it is a great time in cyberspace.  
 
 

BobF
 
I get why it's wise to eventually upgrade.  The thing I don't understand is why it is so darn compelling for folks to upgrade right f-in NOW.  
 
...
 
If a single key-stroke changes in a Sonar release, this place goes bonkers and people are STILL willing to risk varying degrees of ACU (Apple Cart Upset) to get on WinX. 
 

Oh, I would bet strongly that the people who go bonkers about small changes to Sonar, and the Windows 10 early adopters are entirely separate groups. And that's totally fine, of course.
 
As to your main question, I don't think it's compelling at all. Some people are interested and curious about it, that's all.
 
 

Shreddi
Does anyone know if win 10 is more efficient?  Does Sonar/Cakewalk all versions work with win 10 or is that there next scheme to suck more money out of us.  Not supporting older versions?  I am looking for a new DAW.  I used Cakewalk Producer for ever, Every upgrade and now they come out with platinum and an excuse to charge again.  Any suggestions for alternative?  thanks.
 

 
Suggest you read this:
http://static.cakewalk.com/cakewalk/products/sonar/release_notes/Welcome_to_the_SONAR_Gloucester_update.pdf
 
Sonar runs on Win 7 and above, I don't expect it to change any time soon. Upgrade to Win10 (for free) and you will get longer support. If you are running earlier versions of windows (before 7) not even MS is supporting them, so it seems entirely reasonable that Cakewalk isn't either.
 
I don't subscribe to the idea that somehow it's an excuse and sucking money out of us. If you don't need it or want it then don't buy it. Nobody is forcing you. Cakewalk isn't a charity either.
 
Cheers..

My guess is that Cakewalk will support Windows 7 at least through 2016. Windows 8 was a bust, and thus, not that many users on it. Many people won't adopt a new platform until their hardware is shot. Many DAW users won't switch if they have to buy new, compatible gear. I am sure Cakewalk has projections on these numbers and has worked that in to their business plan.
 
I don't care if Win 10 is free now, I will stand pat on what I have until there is a practical(for me) reason to upgrade.
 
 

My Dell business rep has only sold THREE WIN 8 MACHINES in the years Win 8 has been out. THREE! Otherwise it has been Windows 7. If not for it being on new equipment, and users had the choice of actually buying it, Windows 8 would go down as the most epic bust EVER.
 
I run an IT shop, and I can't find too many people who "LOVE" or even "REALLY LIKE" Windows 8 because of the workflow (read: lack of a start menu). Of course 8 and 10 have performance advantages, but the general population hated it because of the workflow that was thrust on them.

hockeyjx
My Dell business rep has only sold THREE WIN 8 MACHINES in the years Win 8 has been out. THREE! Otherwise it has been Windows 7. If not for it being on new equipment, and users had the choice of actually buying it, Windows 8 would go down as the most epic bust EVER.

Check the pie chart. Don't forget there are two versions of windows 8 to accommodate for here (two slices of pie).. Windows 7 is by far dominant of course, but if you compare Win8.x with all the other OS's hardly a disaster.
 
https://www.netmarketshar...&qpcustomd=0 
 
Maybe Vista was.

Actually it is hilarious. I remember win 95 coming out and users complaining about the new start menu. Huge arguments they wanted program manager back.They were not interested at all in doing a couple of hours of training. I suspect those same users are the ones complaining about start screens now. Oh the irony.

Win 8.1 is fawesome!!!  Long Live Win 8.1!!