Heck I want one!!! :D

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
 
I've said it before *all* software has bugs. Most users just never run into them :) But this issue is a perfect example of where the classic software distribution model fails. It would be way too expensive for us to consider doing an update for just that single issue the way things are structured for us today. Its not as simple as building a fix and releasing it. The version has to be tested on N operating systems, different languages, there are release management considerations, support, etc that all get involved. One reason we are rethinking this is precisely to address one off problems like that one.

 
Noel, what you are posting is great info and thank you very much for taking the time to participate.

I don't think this is the right type of application for a subscription service.  Subscriptions make more sense (in my opinion) for tools, very frequently updated software, and enterprise software.

Thanks Noel for the insight.  Very informative!
 
The only software development model that I've seen successfully implement a continuous development "fix" cycle is Reaper.   Of course it's a *completely* different model, with users performing a sort of beta testing service.   Seems to work for very quick updates, but feature wise it seems much slower. 
 
Seems like bottom line it's a resource issue and depends on what the focus needs to be - can't be everything at once.  And nothing will be perfect for all users, etc 
 
FWIW I've never had a "showstopper" bug (not that my experience is representative of all)  In an any case, I think things (especially now) are much more robust.  I actually *like* the annual-ish release cycle - as long as there is no major issues with overall quality.
 
 

Anderton

dubdisciple
Maybe cakewalk should move to a prescription plan?

Free meds for everybody!

Craig, I'm having a hard enough time understanding the nuances of Sonar X3e, if I start using "free meds" I'll never get anything done!!

dcumpian

Sanderxpander
There are three kinds of lies.
Lies, damned lies and statistics.

Statistics aren't lies, they just can be used to support lies and/or damned lies.
 
Regards,
Dan

It was a quote and intended to be mildly amusing.

I actually went to look at getting Audition to add for small projects. They want $240 a YEAR for it? No thank you, I believe I will pass, sir.

I heard Cakewalk was moving to a "Recession Plan"  Give Sonar at super reduced prices for everyone!!!!!
 
 
Peace

What will be funny, is the egg on faces if CW do move in this direction. Maybe these comments should be bookmarked for when CW "heavies"  come out at a later date and say it will be subs based after all. Well they could always trot out the old line  "...well we believed what we were saying at the time..."  that amongst a plethora of other "valid reasons and excuses" for CW being forced down the (subscription) path

There faces should still be egg free. From what I have read there has been no comments about future purchasing and licensing schemes of Cakewalk products. There have been comments about the survey and product delivery.