Hello at all,
i got the option to buy sonar X1 producer ( ?,-€ ) or sonar X2 studio ( 75,-€ ). What is the better choice?
What is a fair price for X1 producer?
What i like in the X1 version is the pro channel.
Where are the difference between the X1 producer and X2 producer version?
 
Best regards, Tomas

Since everyone deserves at least one response on this forum per thread, may I suggest, "Google, Google, Google?"

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Gotta agree with Mike on this one - if the X1 copy is legit and therefore can be registered with CW, get that and upgrade to X2 Producer.   That way you have the latest version and Pro Channel - along with the other Producer goodies - and you're on a good upgrade path for whatever comes next.

To clarify (though you may very well be aware of this):
Since SONAR lisences are non-transferrable, and X1 has not been available for about a year, most of the X1:s that change owner at the moment do it illegally, you can't register them, get support or special upgrade prices.
 
But if you'll get a legit one, go for it.

Kinda hard to tell the legite copies from the bastard ones, I would guess.  But if it hasn't been registered any X1 should be good to go.  For the OP - SONAR has no copy protection built in - Cakewalk keeps track of legitimate copies by having you register your serial #.  If the serial # isn't already registered, they give you a number that unlocks the software past the 30 day demo period.
 
As to the version of X2 to buy - there is a comparision chart between the different versions.  Look at that and see if it is worth it to you.  The ProChan consists of high-quality effects which can save money w/ 3rd party plugins.  And is easy to use and see at a glance for most track effects since it is part of the inspector.  For most of my projects I use it almost exclusively (although I have many of the "extra" PC modules - Soft Tube, the optical comp, etc.).
 
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Prices for legit full versions
X2 Studio $99
X2 Producer $399
 
You may see some discount from vendors... but I wouldn't expect much (given the recent lower cost).
If you see a price obviously below cost... you can be sure it's not legit.  (To clarify, I'm talking about X2)
If you want the Pro Channel, you'll need the Producer version.
 

You should never get a program that is not the latest, as it is no longer supported and will never get updated again. Get the latest program. Its a stupid move to get the older Sonar in my opinion.
 
CJ

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mike_mccue
...Maybe that's cause I'm a glass 7/8ths full kinda guy. ;-)
 
 

I've always liked 7/8.