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2016/06/02 20:15:20
bapu
superdan54
Well in one sense I think the OP is correct. Platinum as we know it now, is already being retired. And by that I mean that the tiered system where we pay more per year to get more extras (synths, fx & tools) is going by the wayside. The lifetime updates pretty clearly stated that only core features will be included in free monthly updates. 


What you have failed to recognize, IMO, is that CW staffers have CLEARLY stated here in this forum that the annual plan we know today is NOT going away. They have simply added a $99 lifetime updates plan for those Platinum users that bought in Jan 2015 and purchased a renewal in 2016. They also have a $199 for Platinum users who just bought in either in 2016 or just now. Added bonus anyone wanting to upgrade to lifetime Platinum (from Artist or Pro) can do so for the upgrade cost + $199. All of those life time update options go away on August 31. 
 
The annual Platinum with all bells and whistles is NOT going away. Any Platinum user can opt stay that way. No gun to anyone's head.
2016/06/02 20:17:11
Anderton
joden
 
well, Mr A, just as you are entitled to view things your way, I view them my way - all good! Me, I don't trust companies as far as I could kick them.

 
Well honestly, I don't either. Maybe that's why I've always been self-employed...Gibson was the only company whose corporate philosophy of making money so much of it could be given back made sense to me.
 
For the record though I never once asserted that anyone lied...

 
Oh I definitely don't think you lied, I take what you say at face value and I believe you are sincere in what you're saying because hey, it's what you believe. I'm just saying that for me, I really DO believe that all of us are part of one big family all looking out for each other. So for me not to act accordingly would require me to lie.
 
I'll take it even further: I see SONAR as a partnership between the company and its users, because the community is constantly offering suggestions and in some cases, like with azslow3 or panup, even solutions. In return, Cakewalk prioritizes what people want while taking into account their resources and also, trying to come up with ideas they think will be well-received, even if not suggested and creating a balance of all of the above. User suggestions and advice are all over the software.
 
2016/06/02 20:20:18
Anderton
bapu
The annual Platinum with all bells and whistles is NOT going away. 



Well, unless everyone signs up for the lifetime updates . At that point the annual thing will become obsolete because no one will be on it!
2016/06/02 20:24:05
bapu
Anderton
bapu
The annual Platinum with all bells and whistles is NOT going away. 



Well, unless everyone signs up for the lifetime updates . At that point the annual thing will become obsolete because no one will be on it!


Excellent point. I could be the rebel, ya?
2016/06/02 20:27:23
joden
Anderton
joden
 
well, Mr A, just as you are entitled to view things your way, I view them my way - all good! Me, I don't trust companies as far as I could kick them.

 
Well honestly, I don't either. Maybe that's why I've always been self-employed...Gibson was the only company whose corporate philosophy of making money so much of it could be given back made sense to me.
 
For the record though I never once asserted that anyone lied...

 
Oh I definitely don't think you lied, I take what you say at face value and I believe you are sincere in what you're saying because hey, it's what you believe. I'm just saying that for me, I really DO believe that all of us are part of one big family all looking out for each other. So for me not to act accordingly would require me to lie.
 
I'll take it even further: I see SONAR as a partnership between the company and its users, because the community is constantly offering suggestions and in some cases, like with azslow3 or panup, even solutions. In return, Cakewalk prioritizes what people want while taking into account their resources and also, trying to come up with ideas they think will be well-received, even if not suggested and creating a balance of all of the above. User suggestions and advice are all over the software.
 




Yep, fair enough
2016/06/02 23:42:47
quest4success
I bought Fruity Loops in 1995, or sometime around there, with Lifetime Updates.  Splat  is my primary DAW but I just updated, for free,  to Fl Studio 12.  Image-line is still making money and developing their software.  Customers are happy and the product keeps getting better.  Stop the HATING and let Cakewalk handle their business.  Just my $.02. 
2016/06/03 00:00:47
noynekker
Sorry, I just can't read any more, not another one of these exploratory why did they do it threads, enough, just buy into it or don't, guess I just need to go make some music with my new lifetime software . . . goodnight all.
2016/06/03 01:46:19
BobbyT
just my opinion,i've been using cakewalk for sometime now on a PC and compared to some of the other venders that support mac and windows software i dont think that we're gonna lose anything because cake is adding in support for mac machines.i have had software on my pc that supports mac and pc well for many years and there still goin strong and i think Sonar can and will pull the same thing off,they would have to show me other wise but i believe it can be done with Splat as well,why not? i'm one of those persons that hate having to learn a new piece of software after putting the time in that i have in learning Sonar,i'm now comfortable with it and know it really well at this point.so forgive me forum friends and family i have some tracks to throw down and a mix to sweetin up in Platinum tonight.
 
Piece and good tracking and stop worrying so much...
2016/06/03 02:01:31
...wicked
Can we weigh forum posts against the August deadline? So, folks who are doubting and negative get less time? Like, NO TIME AT ALL? I think come September anyone who hasn't picked up on this ridiculous deal are going to cut their own throats with their paranoia. I've never seen such antipathy over such an amazing deal, these people are truly frickin' insane. It's the actual reward for being a loyal customer and they are pooping on it.
 
2016/06/03 03:06:56
tenfoot
bapu
The annual Platinum with all bells and whistles is NOT going away. Any Platinum user can opt stay that way. No gun to anyone's head.




 
Is this correct? I would gladly stay on yearly payments if it is. I thought Cakewalk stated that the lifetime monthly update will be identical to the Monthly/Yearly membership update, which means it is core only sans bells and whistles.
 
My head hurts.
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