So I get this card in the mail saying I can upgrade to Sonar X3 for just 49.00. I am currently on Sonar 8.5 Producer. I plan to get or build a new rig in a few months, when I retire. Haven't decided what DAW to go with then. I may stick with Sonar, try Cubase or even Reaper. I hear a lot about glitches with the X series, but it seems you get a lot too. At that price it almost seems I have nothing to lose. I can always go back to 8.5, right? So what do folks think I should do? I'm pretty happy where I am. I compose "classical music" for my own pleasure.

That offer is for the cheapest Sonar version, and you are not upgrading to a Producer version with that offer.   I'd like to see a chart comparing the 3 versions, but yet to find it.  I actually find the Cake store a little confusing and it's very hard to figure out really what's there and the best price route.  It seems like it's just a long list of stuff, that I have an idea of, but I don't need to buy the Pro Channel chorus or distortion, but would certainly like the compressors, etc.
 

mixmkr
 I'd like to see a chart comparing the 3 versions, but yet to find it.

http://www.cakewalk.com/p..cts/sonar/versions.aspx

Follow the upgrade path...
Be prepared for "version shock" coming from 8.5.
Its well worth it.
 
Tom

Check your other post: http://forum.cakewalk.com/Should-I-upgrade-m2950335.aspx