rlared
I see that "Plugin Browser enhancements" is now listed.  What happened to the "Library / Browser" enhancements that was listed previously?  I was really excited about the whole library / browser being re-vamped.

Still on the roadmap and something we need to tackle.
 
Plugin Browser is Phase 1. 

OK, Cakewalk.  You made me happy.  Thank you!  
 
 

SONAR Platinum

Membership valid through ∞
 
You will receive lifetime updates for this product forever!

Rocsee70

Jari
Ok. Just checked my price: 237 euros (from Sonar X3 Producer). Way too much for my current budget.

You should check out JRR (www.jrrshop.com). Not only is it in USD at a lower exchange rate, but you avoid (ahum) VAT, and they sometimes provide extra discount. 
According to the brand new FAQ from Cakewalk:

Does this apply to all versions of SONAR Platinum?

Yes! Any purchase of SONAR Platinum including new versions, academic and upgrades will get free lifetime updates during the time period of June 1st - August 31st, 2016. These include purchases from the Cakewalk Shop or dealers.

Can I purchase lifetime updates from a retailer?

Yes! Any purchase of SONAR Platinum from a retailer during the time period of June 1st - August 31st, 2016 will qualify for lifetime updates. Please make sure you redeem your code before the offer expires.
 
 
Now, one thing is confusing me. This sounds like whoever is now buying Platinum until August 31st, is getting the lifetime updates. But what with those who already have Platinum ? Regular renewal for 1 year was $149, so why are we being offered $199 (or the €200+ equivalent) ? That's even more expensive than upgrading from Sonar Producer to Platinum through JRR ($169 at discounted rate).
I don't know if it's possible, but I would be much cheaper off upgrading my X1 Producer (which I already upgraded to Platinum back in December) to Platinum, than taking the lifetime update to my Platinum. That just doesn't make sense.

JRR was told to pull the SKU down. It's the old membership SKU. It's going to cause more problems. I have asked twice for them to pull it. The regular price for the upgrade is $199 with Lifetime updates. You can see the right SKU on our store as well. We have pull down Platinum Membership SKUs on our end as well so people don't buy the wrong thing. You've been warned.

ProjectM

doncolga

ProjectM
I will never look at Windows again as soon as I have MacSonar installed!

Same here.  The main reason I was ever on Windows was Sonar.  Totally nothing wrong with Windows, but I do other stuff on the OSX platform.

Jepp! Same here and it came to a point where Windows annoyed me severely for one last time and I sold my PCs and had to consider Sonar a casualty of war. I haven't regretted it once - but I've missed Sonar quite a bit. When I boot up Bootcamp to do something with old Sonar projects, it runs quite well, but Windows still get on my nerves!

Same here...I've missed Sonar ALOT.  I've been doing everything in Ableton because that's what I perform with.  I'll still likely perform with Ableton unless Matrix View does what I'd like.  If nothing else I could more easily share between the two.

Ripple Edits

++++++1

This is the biggest deal for me. Very excited!

Overall very happy:
 
As a Cakewalk user from the last century I appreciate the lifetime updates offer - especially since I totally fell off the back during the Roland years.  Thank you.
 
I have been wanting to be able to take my laptop (macbook) out and mix/listen/tinker with tracks and now I won't have to put bootcamp and windows on it.  Good timing.
 
And future development!
 
 

Wow, what a disappointment!! A Mac version that makes absolute zero difference to me, other than knowing SONAR on PC will eventually become the second class citizen. Rolling updates that... we've had for awhile now (am I missing something? What about this is new...?). Announcement of improvements to existing features and a few new features that will be available sometime in the future. Just like we always had announcements of a new features in the past. Confused.
 
I thought I was going to be excited if I waited until June 1st to make my lifetime payment. Now I don't even feel like doing it until the offer almost expires.

No major updates for Video and OMF's :(

Is it my imagination or have some 'Rolling Updates' gone missing in all the news ? Sure I remember references to a 'Library / Media browser' updates, now gone in favour of other things. Maybe I'm just confused or getting old :D
 
Don't want to be THAT guy on the forums but none of this is of much use for my needs. Mac version will have some tough competition with Logic / Studio One etc so I dont really understand the choice. Not that I have to. Happy that other musicians will get on board the good ship Cakewalk - the customer care, ethics and front-line support are excellent compared to other companies.
 
I respect Cakewalk but now we must part ways - at least my choice of future DAW has been made a little simpler. I'll follow my muse in a different direction but those that stay are in good hands, I've been treated well thus far and the developments in the past year are radical compared to other stale old DAW companies.
 
That's my take. Wouldn't normally offer a negative view but Cakewalk is like an old friend who I still admire even though we have followed a different path.
 
Well done chaps. You certainly surprised me!

Rocsee70
According to the brand new FAQ from Cakewalk:

Does this apply to all versions of SONAR Platinum?

Yes! Any purchase of SONAR Platinum including new versions, academic and upgrades will get free lifetime updates during the time period of June 1st - August 31st, 2016. These include purchases from the Cakewalk Shop or dealers.
 

 
Yes, but: "You spoke, we listened, and now when you purchase SONAR Platinum (with Lifetime Updates), you’ll receive updates to all future versions of SONAR." http://www.cakewalk.com/June-2016#SONAR4Life