tenfoot
Are you 'once againing' me James?  I agree wholeheartedly :)

LOL no not you, just reiterating my opinion in general. 

backwoods
if the Cakewalk team knew the plan I think they'd tell us. But if it's true Gibson shut them down abruptly, without warning, I doubt they know what is going on even now
 
can't believe such a cool thing is being killed off- It's like the freaking delorean! :)
 
I had a look at noel's twitter account just now to see if there is anything new and he has actually just changed his background picture to some cakewalk sonar branded drumsticks so he hasn't discarded sonar totally from his life :)

That's funny, I checked Noel's Twitter earlier too. And I think you'll find those are Cakewalk branded chopsticks....

sharke

backwoods
if the Cakewalk team knew the plan I think they'd tell us. But if it's true Gibson shut them down abruptly, without warning, I doubt they know what is going on even now
 
can't believe such a cool thing is being killed off- It's like the freaking delorean! :)
 
I had a look at noel's twitter account just now to see if there is anything new and he has actually just changed his background picture to some cakewalk sonar branded drumsticks so he hasn't discarded sonar totally from his life :)

That's funny, I checked Noel's Twitter earlier too. And I think you'll find those are Cakewalk branded chopsticks....

My bad :) I just assumed Roland must have hooked him up with some nice v-drums and some branded sticks! but think.... a man who obsessively inscribes his chopsticks with sonar mottos isn't going to let a little thing like Gibson shuttering the company let the DAW die (I hope against hope)

Noel's profile shows he logged in here yesterday. So yes, it's a shame this got moved down here, he may have seen it 'upstairs' and given us an update.

jyoung60
My initial plan was to use SONAR until it doesn't work anymore.
 
My new plan has quickly become use SONAR until I can get all my projects moved over to Reaper, then leave SONAR on the shelf as a nostalgic conversation piece.
 
That's the only way I'll feel comfortable at this point.

Smart man !

Seeing how this Sonar question hasn't been answered and it pertains to all of us, why not move it back up to the Sonar forums?
 
  

Gibson/ Cakewalk Announcement FAQ

Last updated on 12/1/2017
What is happening to Cakewalk?
As of November 17, 2017, Gibson Brands, Inc, has officially ceased new product development of all Cakewalk branded software. A note from our CTO (with formal announcement from Gibson) can be found at the following link: https://www.cakewalk.com/announcement 
 
What happens to my account?
At this time, our servers and website will remain active. You will be able to utilize your software without interruption, and will have access to your account and products as normal. 
 
But what if the servers do go down?
If or when the servers are taken down, we will make sure you have a way to authorize your products without using any of our current online authorization steps. We're working on a mechanism for if this does occur, to ensure our users will not lose functionality moving forward. 
 
What type of support should we expect moving forward?
Technical support is available on a limited basis for members with an active SONAR membership. We encourage legacy users to utilize our Knowledge Base and User Forum for help with older versions. 
 
Will any Cakewalk staff remain active in the forum or other web resources?
Many of the former Cakewalk staff members are everyday SONAR users. You may see some familiar names on our forum, as well as other places that may include Cakewalk content. 
 
I purchased SONAR within the last year, what happens with updates?
If you have purchased within the last year, you own the product outright. We will no longer be able to offer monthly updates, but you will still be able to utilize the version of SONAR you own. 
 
What about monthly payment plans?
We have officially closed our web store, and any monthly payment plans will be automatically discontinued. If you started a monthly plan within the last year, your statement will reflect either Cleverbridge or Digital River as the merchant. If you have trouble finding this information, or have any outstanding payment questions, please contact Cakewalk support. If you are on a rent-to-own plan and not have made 12 payments we have unlocked authorization so you can continue to use SONAR without interruption. 
 
Can I get a refund?
Refund policies may vary depending on the point of sale. If you purchased from an online dealer or brick and mortar store, most will note that all software is non-refundable. This is due to a host of issues regarding registration retrieval, third party royalties, etc. Unfortunately in these cases, we cannot assist in providing a refund on behalf of those retailers. Our web store providers offer a 30 day refund policy. Please contact our support staff with your original order number, email address, and date of purchase for assistance with purchases made within 30 days.
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What question has not been answered?  I'll ask it if I can...
 

ampfixer
What do you think?

This is the only question in the op..

what do I think?
 
They've answered all they're going to and there's no reason to expect anything else from them.  don't expect a buyout or a release of code because they've already told us that the cake brand is dead and they aren't going to put any more effort into it.
 
I think it's over.  the fat lady has sang.  
 
you can use what you have until it doesn't work any more or you can move on.  I don't see any other options.
 
that's what I think.
 

Beagle
what do I think?
 
They've answered all they're going to and there's no reason to expect anything else from them.  don't expect a buyout or a release of code because they've already told us that the cake brand is dead and they aren't going to put any more effort into it.
 
I think it's over.  the fat lady has sang.  
 
you can use what you have until it doesn't work any more or you can move on.  I don't see any other options.
 
that's what I think.
 

I know nothing, first time I saw this thread it was here in the CH.