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brconflict, thanks for pointing that out before this degenerated into a Mac versus PC debate. I was certainly not trying to imply Apple was better. IMO they are overpriced but imo more stable for the average consumer. For power users running more advanced software, I think the stability issue gap closes some. My only intention was pointing out that it the challenge of consistency rises the more variables are thrown in.
Yeah, really, to close the argument from anyone with hardware issues that disparate, or varying hardware platforms can induce, it makes sense to also mention that there are systems available from Sweetwater that are verified and tailored for DAW use (Macs and PCs). Otherwise, you're right that it makes sense to point out that anytime the software bugs crop up, it does include the "normality" in hardware with it, something we know Cakewalk can't test every combination of.
With that said, I would like to see Cakewalk (if I haven't overlooked it already) list out hardware they have tested Sonar with or at least brands they recommend most. That information brings a sort of favorability in hardware (picking winners and losers), but just as with Microsoft, who includes their own drivers for many hardware manufacturers, these same hardware-makers can just as easily submit test hardware to Cakewalk for a "qualification" session, paying a little sum to have their hardware validated. It would at least help rid some of the discussions of rare or old hardware, or really, help those who run into issues not knowing what hardware would be the best to shoot for. I think that would be helpful to me.