So, I've seen three instances recently where it seems to me that SONAR is being slighted. 
 
1)  EZDrummer 2 compatibility issue not being addressed by Toontrack.
2)  Steven Slate Raven 2.0 mentions a handful of compatible DAW's...no mention of SONAR.
3)  Groove3 has a Superior Drummer video with a section on how to set up your DAW...a handful of DAW's discussed but NOT SONAR.
 
As a longtime, and I love it, SONAR user I want to know...What's up wit dat?

Perhaps because all your examples involve drum apps and Addictive Drums was a free part of the last update.  So those libraries might have written off Sonar 'cause of that.  Most Sonar users might be focusing on Addictive Drums, 

blimey

Jimbo 88
Perhaps because all your examples involve drum apps and Addictive Drums was a free part of the last update.  So those libraries might have written off Sonar 'cause of that.  Most Sonar users might be focusing on Addictive Drums, 

Actually, not all of my examples are drum related.
 
"The RAVEN MTX is a state of the art touch screen display featuring the RAVEN MIXER – A powerful multitouch mixer that can control all major DAW’s – And a flexible and user-customizable, multifunction TOOLBAR. The RAVEN also incorporates a full-featured analog monitoring section designed for today’s audio engineer, with multiple speaker outs and input sources, smart phone connectivity, USB, multiple headphone send and cue options, and much more. But at the heart of the RAVEN MTX is the most important thing of all… Your DAW, right at your fingertips."

i'm having trouble understanding the issue here? is there an issue here?

FWIW, every time I run the VST scan, Addictive Drums comes up with a problem and the scanner wants to know if I want to disable it.  I enter "No" and at the end of the scan, the VST scanner crashes.  (Yes, I have already done a online installer repair for Addictive Drums 1.)  The only thing I can come up with for a reason is that I tried the AD2 demo and uninstalled it and maybe, I wrecked some registry setting.  Eventually, I'll clean my hard drive and registry of AD entries and install it again.
 
So, I don't think CW leans towards Addictive Drums exclusively.  I just think there are problems that aren't addressed because they are missed in testing.
 
 

Currently Raven is only an Apple friendly program.
They say it will be Windows compatible in the next release.
 
FYI

I have the Slate FG-X and it has some issues in Sonar (specifically saving presets).
Didn't the Slate drums have some issues at one time? (in Sonar)
Groove3 has plenty of Sonar tutorials.
As to Toon, evidently there were not enough Sonar users in the beta tests.
 
Tom
 
Whats AD?
Even with the issues, you'll have to pry EZD2 from my dead cold fingers!
Just sayin'...
 

I often observe that Sonar is left out of the discussion when it comes around to 'mainstream' DAWS. I have never lost any sleep over it and honestly, I don't really care.
 
The only thing I have mild concern about is Cakewalk remaining a financially sound firm and given the interaction on this forum my guess is it will.
 
Regards,

Goooler
Currently Raven is only an Apple friendly program.
They say it will be Windows compatible in the next release.
 
FYI

Apple and Pro Tools. 

Makes sense.  If you are going to market to the most potential customers, why target a product that has a $2500.00 price point at a SONAR user base that touts the included plugins as a major value and already has touch screen capabilities.

It's obvious to me why the SONAR GUI is the way it is (spread out) - to make for ease of touch screen use.