We have all seen the rants of those who have determined to use different software for recording rather than staying the course with Cakewalk. And it's usual pointed out some sort of short coming or inability to use the software is the issue.

I shall not point out any shortcomings of the quality software the Bakers at Cakewalk put out. Because I found Sonar to do the job nicely and I sincerely like the workflow and tools. I will however point out the shortcomings of Microsoft. Windows sucks. There I said it. Having to keep your OS locked down to keep some fool in Redmond, Washington from getting it pregnant with corporate induced bugs or from contracting some digitally transmitted disease just seems plain stupid. It has brought me to a crossroads where I have finally had to decide on a direction to go when upgrading to new hardware.

Dare I say it? I got another Mac. I will however remember fondly the good times I have had with GTP4, Sonar 6,7,8 and X1a, b, c & d. The camaraderie and help of those here on Forum. But I just can't go through another new build and optimization of a PC for recording only to lock the machine away as if I am locking a fair maiden up for the duration of her life. I like loading drivers, plugging in my hardware and it all working without any system tweaks.

It would be wonderful to have Sonar on Mac. But alas this is not so in the present day. (Forget Parallels it hinders the performance of the software). So I move on to say fair thee well Sonar. It was good knowing you and work with you. But never more shall I be hindered by the Evil Empire known as Microsoft.

And I won't enter into the conversation of which is a better recording platform. I like Sonar. It's Windows and Microsoft I detest.

There I've said it.....

Cheers to the Bakers for a job well done and wonderful support that I have received when I needed help I couldn't find on the forum.

Welcome to the other side. Hope your journey there is as trouble-free as mine has been for the last 2 years. ;)

Now, may I suggest you get your flame suit ready?

PS - The community here is terrific - unless you get on a mission to try and convert everyone to Mac and tell them Windows sucks. Let's face it, thousands and thousands of people make some incredible music on Windows using Sonar and other apps every day - proof that it does work.

Best wishes, Doc.  

Fare well Doc.

Windows sucks air but if you seal them before the winter they're just fine.

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Windows sucks air but if you seal them before the winter they're just fine.

Then by mid November you can't breath...

Breathing is overrated.

Doc_Hollingsworth


We have all seen the rants of those who have determined to use different software for recording rather than staying the course with Cakewalk. And it's usual pointed out some sort of short coming or inability to use the software is the issue.

I shall not point out any shortcomings of the quality software the Bakers at Cakewalk put out. Because I found Sonar to do the job nicely and I sincerely like the workflow and tools. I will however point out the shortcomings of Microsoft. Windows sucks. There I said it. Having to keep your OS locked down to keep some fool in Redmond, Washington from getting it pregnant with corporate induced bugs or from contracting some digitally transmitted disease just seems plain stupid. It has brought me to a crossroads where I have finally had to decide on a direction to go when upgrading to new hardware.

Dare I say it? I got another Mac. I will however remember fondly the good times I have had with GTP4, Sonar 6,7,8 and X1a, b, c & d. The camaraderie and help of those here on Forum. But I just can't go through another new build and optimization of a PC for recording only to lock the machine away as if I am locking a fair maiden up for the duration of her life. I like loading drivers, plugging in my hardware and it all working without any system tweaks.

It would be wonderful to have Sonar on Mac. But alas this is not so in the present day. (Forget Parallels it hinders the performance of the software). So I move on to say fair thee well Sonar. It was good knowing you and work with you. But never more shall I be hindered by the Evil Empire known as Microsoft.

And I won't enter into the conversation of which is a better recording platform. I like Sonar. It's Windows and Microsoft I detest.

There I've said it.....

Cheers to the Bakers for a job well done and wonderful support that I have received when I needed help I couldn't find on the forum.

I too stepped off the Windoze train a while ago. I'd have needed a new computer to run any of the X versions of Sonar. Not going through that hassle. I'd been using Macs for various other things and have longed loved the simplicity of everything working without having to muck around in the Registry or worry about UAC, viruses and all the other Winbox hassles. And besides, who really needs to be swapping out processor chips at will? If you've got a stable platform there's no need to do that. I know there are Winbox users that tout that feature but come on - do you really do that on a regular basis (like every year or what)? And yes if you have the tech ability it can be and has been done on a Mac.


Have always loved the Cakewalk product (Project 5, Sonars 3, 5 and 8.3.1). It's just a shame Cake won't develop it for the Mac when they do so many other things on OSX.

Take care Doc.

I wonder why Cakewalk officially endorses leaving our Windows DAWs on the interweb when it makes realizations such as you have had so likely.

If you run Windows on the interweb you probably should do the Windows updates.

If you run a DAW you should probably get it tweaked up and running smooth and then never do any more Windows updates.

I hope you have fun with your new DAW.


best regards,
mike