lifetime updates/using 2 computers

you had to purchase the lifetime updates, you don't get them just from being a platinum owner/user
 
you can install and use sonar on more than 1 computer (2), but you can't (well you are not supposed to) use them at the same time
 
i don't think this is strictly enforced, like there is nothing stopping you from installing on 5 computers and using them all at the same time, but you are not supposed to. it's sort of an 'honor' thing

Hi kawika . . . sorry, the window of opportunity for lifetime updates is gone, where were you ?, it was offered for almost a year . . . I believe you can install Sonar on many computers, but you are only legally licensed to use one at a time.
 
Edit, apparently scook and grim type faster than me (:

Thanks guys. How much is it now to get the lifetime updates? 
 
This whole lifetime updates seems like a curious business move. It does not seem as profitable as offering free updates for a version (e.g. X2, Platinum) and then creating another package (with it's free updates); almost unambitious like they see the end.  

Lifetime updates for Platinum are no longer being sold. They were available from June 2016 through December 2016. Current renewal prices are here.

OK..Oh well..looks like I missed that boat. Perhaps there will be another cakewalk product beyond Platinum to be released in the near future? Thanks anyways guys. 

kawika
OK..Oh well..looks like I missed that boat. Perhaps there will be another cakewalk product beyond Platinum to be released in the near future? Thanks anyways guys. 

Maybe not, check out this:http://forum.cakewalk.com/Sonar-Upgradessupportetc-m3612151.aspx in particular posts #27 and #30.
 
Rocky

Oh.... it looks like I'm not alone and there is chatter re: a another offer. Good. Fingers crossed.
 
It looks like I'm a year behind. It's $250.00 per year!    Yea...no thanks.

The Grim

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No.
The current Sonar range is to be it. There is no beyond Platinum version. Sonar Artist, Professional and Platinum versions are updated monthly.

The product, Sonar Platinum to which the Life time update applies, is promised to not be superseded by another product. Giving a guarantee that Life time updates are just as stated. Life time.

link?
 
i have never read anything like that (i may well have missed something) but all i have ever read was that the lifetime updates apply to platinum while platinum remains platinum, but when a change is made to another version, all bets are off. i have never seen it stated or implied that platinum was to be 'infinite', only ever got the implication that it was 'finite'.
 
link or it didn't happen

It happened and it was discussed in length
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Platinum-Lifetime-Updates-Just-for-clarity-m3471497.aspx
 
 http://forum.cakewalk.com/Lifetime-Updates-and-SONAR-OS-X-Alpha-m3429473.aspx
 
What happens if the product name SONAR Platinum were to change to something like SONAR Mercury, would lifetime updates still apply? 
If you purchased lifetime updates for SONAR Platinum, you will get lifetime updates for SONAR Platinum. If we change the name of SONAR Platinum, you will get lifetime updates to the newly named version. It's as simple as that.

yeah i have read all that stuff before, still don't see it, many things are in the wording, like there would be a big difference between just 'changing the name of sonar' and sonars 'line' coming to and end, and a new product taking over. if they said that regardless, people who purchased sonar platinum lifetime updates will receive any future cakewalk flagship daw product free of charge and continuing updates for said products in perpetuity, well that would be different, but they aren't actually saying that. time will tell
 
and if memory serves me correct, i think mr anderton has even alluded to the fact that lifetime updates will come to an end at some point.

The Grim
yeah i have read all that stuff before, still don't see it, many things are in the wording, like there would be a big difference between just 'changing the name of sonar' and sonars 'line' coming to and end, and a new product taking over. if they said that regardless, people who purchased sonar platinum lifetime updates will receive any future cakewalk flagship daw product free of charge and continuing updates for said products in perpetuity, well that would be different, but they aren't actually saying that. time will tell
 
and if memory serves me correct, i think mr anderton has even alluded to the fact that lifetime updates will come to an end at some point.

Everything ends.  Either ones life or the product.
 
The concept and the intent is pretty clear to me.  Sonar has been the name of their flagship DAW for nearly 20 years.  If they stay in business, I think the lifers shouldn't have too much to worry about.  
 
If they come up with a non-DAW flagship type of product, no, I wouldn't expect that to be include.  They are in the Windows based DAW business and if they keep developing something along those lines, it will be free to us Lifers

Yea...we will see how this pans (pun yes). In the meantime, my DAW is stable and easily accepts 3rd party plugins I find attractive. Down the road....If another DAW becomes more attractive because of my oversight, then there'll be a divorce and new marriage. 

Your welcome. 
 
As an aside to those speculating what will happen to lifetime updates...I for example have a lifetime membership to Goldwave and they will honor that for as long as they keep "updating" If they stop updating or go under that's the chance you take when you take that option with any software. 
 
Updating is the keyword,,, think about it for a moment. So if you truly believe Sonar will stop being updated, that's your prerogative.  Myself I think they are doing pretty good these days and I'm 90% sure the Lifetime Updates will be happening for me for a long time coming. After all , what's it to them.
 
In the currant activation  system we now have I believe they have shot a cannon and sunk the Pirate Ship. That must have been a huge loss of revenue right up to I think X2. When I see new users here and they say "Hi I'm using  Sonar 6-7-8-X1 etc"  I always assume Piracy.