Yes, It seems as if brains met discipline, and together they got it done.
 

Studious
I'm curious how the dongle thing works for a mobile rig (laptop).  You must have them hanging off a laptop too?  And if they break, or are misplaced, then what?  You're screwed and can no longer use the software that requires them?

It's too bad they don't offer what is now widely available - very short Micro USB sticks - the kind that are used for car stereos that accept USB dongles, but are so short, there's no chance of them being bumped & banged around. Also used for laptops for wireless mice/keyboards. It would be great to have the option to buy either one.
 
http://www.staples.ca/en/Staples-8GB-Micro-Relay-USB-Flash-Drive/product_368052_2-CA_1_20001
 

Is there a crossroads available; Sonar to Cubase?

 
Not that I could see.

I'm finding it funny that many Cubase 5.0-6.5 users are not updating to version 7, and in fact even balk at it.
 
It also seems that the elicenser falls apart, as some on the forums are having to resort to 'scotch tape' to hold it together - ???  Ouch!
 
I must admit that even though I'm still considering this, I have just about a perfect 50 -50 equal split of pros vs cons and negative opinions vs positive ones.
 
And yet each and every DAW has it's share of fanboys & it's haters.
 
I'm just sayin'...
 
[Perhaps I have too much time on my hands - that may be the only real issue here.] 
 

jimusic
I'm finding it funny that many Cubase 5.0-6.5 users are not updating to version 7, and in fact even balk at it.

To be honest there are people on this forum who are wary of upgrading from Sonar 8.5/X1 to x2.
It's kinda par for the course with all DAW vendors.
 
After using Cakewalk for the past twelve years, and not one for DAW hopping,
I have just come to the point where I fancy a change,
just getting fed up with the whole notation thing, colours and the strange random oddness that happens.
I got a Steinberg USB key from Ebay, Downloaded the demo and am liking it all so far.
So have ordered the full version, the Artist version seems to have some limitations which would
have me banging my head.
 
Seems to be a lot of choice out there these days, it's just a case of demoing where possible
and find something that does the job for you, or even find that Sonar is indeed,
still for you.
 
 
Garry

djjhart@aol.com
Hmmm the more I'm looking into cubase the more I'm liking it, I don't see anything from Jim's post that makes me say's wow I need to stick with Sonar because I need to have that feature.  And as mentioned that the learning curve isn't that bad,  Well I might just say screw the demo and buy the full version that comes with the dongle, and just suck it up and install it in the back of my PC and stop ****ing.. 
 Anyhow dose anyone know if Cubase offers a cross grade version? $499 is a bit much $399 is manageable. 

JRR blowout is selling cubase 6(Free upgrade to 7) and Halion 4 bundle for $343

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jimusic
I'm finding it funny that many Cubase 5.0-6.5 users are not updating to version 7, and in fact even balk at it.

To be honest there are people on this forum who are wary of upgrading from Sonar 8.5/X1 to x2.
It's kinda par for the course with all DAW vendors.
 
 
Garry

Yes, I suppose that's true enough isn't it?

Self - regulated decision to withdraw this post based on an ethical conflict of morals.  

Cubase has just announced another maintenance update (7.05), due next week.

.....To be honest there are people on this forum who are wary of upgrading from Sonar 8.5/X1 to x2.
It's kinda par for the course with all DAW vendors.....
 
This is not necessarily true. I find it interesting that many Sonar users think that their experiences are common to all DAW's but this is an incorrect assumption.
 
It is a bit weird in my opinion that there are say 3 versions of Sonar being used by forum members.  8.5, X1 and x2. And there may well be varying amounts of trepidation in going from one version to the other. We Studio One users are only using one version of the program and it is the latest version. Pretty simple really.
 
We do not have any issues with updating the program, I have done it several times now right in the middle of major projects going down too. It is easy and painless. Newer versions of the program:
 
Do not break in any fashion previous things that are working perfectly
Fix bugs or things that may have not been working perfectly
Add a raft of new features.
Leave everything totally intact that was there previously eg Plug-in settings, content etc, all your current project settings. ie only the core program is replaced nothing else is changed.
Latest versions also have no issues opening and playing perfectly any older projects created on previous versions.
 
Updates are regular and free as they should be. Major updates are paid of course.
 
 
 

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jimusic
I'm finding it funny that many Cubase 5.0-6.5 users are not updating to version 7, and in fact even balk at it.

To be honest there are people on this forum who are wary of upgrading from Sonar 8.5/X1 to x2.
It's kinda par for the course with all DAW vendors.
 
After using Cakewalk for the past twelve years, and not one for DAW hopping,
I have just come to the point where I fancy a change,
just getting fed up with the whole notation thing, colours and the strange random oddness that happens.
I got a Steinberg USB key from Ebay, Downloaded the demo and am liking it all so far.
So have ordered the full version, the Artist version seems to have some limitations which would
have me banging my head.
 
Seems to be a lot of choice out there these days, it's just a case of demoing where possible
and find something that does the job for you, or even find that Sonar is indeed,
still for you.
 
 
Garry

Thats kind of thing which happened to me Gary. I waited and waited for fixes - and eventually had my interest piqued by other products so much so I jumped ship.
 
I actually feel quite invigorated by the change. Its exciting learning new stuff again and rethinking how I approach things. I love Cubase It is absolutely amazing.
 
Given how far ahead C7 is now IMHO - it will be amazing to watch Sonar keep pace and hopefully overtake it at some point. That would be good for everyone. I'm sure Cakewalk will be working on something big - still convinced they will launch whatever it is at the same time as W8.1 is formally released... just a hunch.