I got the voucher in the mail for 50% off today. Which should I get, Studio?

I would get Producer if you can swing it...it's a lot more bang for your buck...

If not, then get studio...and then upgrade to X3 Producer when it comes out...

8.3 still working great for me, xp, 32bit and I can get additional functionality from vsts. I know people who did the X1, X2 path and they say they have a love/hate relationship with it.

cclarry
I would get Producer if you can swing it...it's a lot more bang for your buck...

If not, then get studio...and then upgrade to X3 Producer when it comes out...

Does Studio have the core functionality inherent in X2? Whats missing in Studio vs. Producer? I did not see a comparison chart. IOW- does Producer have extra instruments and such but preserves the things that are talked about in this page: http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR/default.aspx 
Video called 100's of Enhancements.

Sorry, double post.

Anubis

cclarry
I would get Producer if you can swing it...it's a lot more bang for your buck...

If not, then get studio...and then upgrade to X3 Producer when it comes out...

Does Studio have the core functionality inherent in X2? Whats missing in Studio vs. Producer? I did not see a comparison chart. IOW- does Producer have extra instruments and such?

Anubis,

Here is the Cakewalk Comparison Chart:
 
http://www.cakewalk.com/products/sonar/versions.aspx


And this one:
 
http://www.cakewalk.com/products/SONAR/SONAR-X2-comp-chart.pdf 
 

X2 comparison PDF X2 Essential/X2 Studio/X2 Producer:
 
http://www.cakewalk.com/products/SONAR/SONAR-X2-comp-chart.pdf
 
Get what you can afford you can always upgrade to next level up later on.
 
I bought X1 Producer when I had the cash and there was a sale, it's everything in the box.  I bought the X2 upgrade cheap during a sale - but I don't have it installed or use X2.  When/if X3 comes out, I would probably be fine with X3 Studio as I don't tend to use any Cakewalk synths anymore and most of my effects are 3rd party.
 
To each their own.  Only you can decide what you need/can live with/without and how much money you have.

Anubis - I recommend that you don't even bother studying up on the differences. X2 Producer is great and you won't be limited in any way. You won't regret getting it. You'll appreciate it.

MachineClaw
X2 comparison PDF X2 Essential/X2 Studio/X2 Producer:
 
http://www.cakewalk.com/products/SONAR/SONAR-X2-comp-chart.pdf
 
 Studio as I don't tend to use any Cakewalk synths anymore and most of my effects are 3rd party.
 
 

I think I'm gonna get Studio. The difference I think, is in the virtual instruments that Producer has over Studio. I like the smart tool and all the core enhancements. I have plenty of instruments and FX.

You can always upgrade at a later time, upgrade when you find you really need it.