kitekrazy
 Is there a desperate need for something like this if one only uses Sonar? What can this do for Sonar that Sonar can't do itself?

Nah, the Sonar FX Chain feature does the same thing.  The Waves version is a little nicer graphically I think, and the Add Plugin menu gives you all your Waves plugins nicely organized by function.  Other than that, until it's possible to load other vendors' VSTs into the rack I'd stick with Sonar's thing. 
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 
Edit: some have reported lower CPU usage when running Waves plugins in the rack.  If so, that would be a reason to try it if you're running a lot of CPU-hungry Waves stuff.

kitekrazy
 Is there a desperate need for something like this if one only uses Sonar? What can this do for Sonar that Sonar can't do itself?

I haven't tried it but I'm guessing it would be good for putting together plug in chains that you could use an several DAW programs.
 
If the AAX version would host VSTs inside of it, it would be cool to use as a VST wrapper for Pro Tools 11 and then drop the same chain it Studio One or SONAR.  I'm currently using Blue Cat's MB 7 Mixer to wrap VSTs but some of them feel dicey in that environment.

Here's a look by Michael White of MPG...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBavygEzvQ#t=115

Nice video ..i really wished Waves would have aloowed to reame the instance name on the fX bin ..having Studio Rack all other the place isn't informative unless you open it !

Zo
Nice video ..i really wished Waves would have aloowed to reame the instance name on the fX bin ..having Studio Rack all other the place isn't informative unless you open it !

Exactly!
 
I like looking at a console view and having an Eagle's eye view of the plugins that I am using in a project.  Sometimes I use an EQ ahead of a compressor or behind a compressor.  Then I might have two EQs on each side of a compressor.  I hate having to click on a button or a hot key to see why a track sounds the way it does.

I don't like the Prochannel concept so I use FX bins and the same will be in effect for the Waves Rack as well as the Slate Digital VMR when it comes out.

yep Bob , i have been lobiying since year to have some as productive as PT console view and track list !!
 
I also systematicaly rename plugins via the plugin manager (not the layout) to use simplified and all displayed names