Jarsve
im on studio one now
 

Hi,
 
I will look into it as well, how do you like it?  How does it compare to Sonar?

Since I started using online downloads from Cakewalk it was worth it to me to save those downloads. Computers, internet and window upgrades can be fickle as alekxv projected.
I have been doing exactly what alekxv mentioned for my music construction with a computer not associated with the internet..PERIOD! I only run my music software EXCLUSIVELY!! And to add...I have an old computer running X2, X1, Sonar 1 and Twelve Tone using XP for several years with no problem.  I have found the need to go back to the old software original compositions for certain reconstructions of that original composition. I plan on taking Sonar to the grave with me....so I'm in for the long haul. With or without upgrades (bells, whistles etc).
 
In the end...we all know how business works whether we agree with it or not. It's business and companies will not stay afloat without making $$$$. I do commend the staff and administrators. They have responded and righted my software problems on numerous occasions with immediate follow-up. Thanks and good luck!

Thanks for the information about that offer from magix samplitude...I never used another daw than sonar, so I really had problems to find into other daws.Tried reaper...not the first choice, than I purchased studio one but at least don´t like it, have no idea why so many said, it would be the most simular to sonar...maybe I am too stupid, or it just has to do with the way the people work.
Found at samplitude exact the things I liked at splat: Transient detection-audio quantization-audio to midi...ara integration of melodyne, comping, riple...
for 149$ a great offer...Thanks a lot
 

I don't think if another investor took over Cakewalk Sonar they could be held to the free updates for life that was promised by the former owner. 

Saddened to say the least. I wish the best for all the employees and thanks for the musical goodies.
 
After 25 years with this sequencer, now recorder - learning another product. But I will squeeze a couple years out of this one yet!
 

Agreed.  And it is for the best.  The new owner needs to be able to pay staff, work on updates, etc.
 
 
 
 
 

daveny5
I don't think if another investor took over Cakewalk Sonar they could be held to the free updates for life that was promised by the former owner. 

 

smallstonefan
I think you will see the product resurrected, but my guess is they needed "Cakewalk the company" to die first. No one would buy a company that had free lifetime updates committed to people - that's an obligation in place of a revenue stream.
 
My prediction is they kill the company and it's obligations/baggage, then sell the product in an asset sale to someone else.
 
I run a decent-sized software company - I always had this little fantasy of running Cakewalk once I sold mine; I thought that would be fun! :)
 
My best to the devs...

I think it unlikely anyone will be willing to pick up Sonar to re-release it. Pro-Tools has the professional market sewn up and I expect a package as large as Sonar will be nearly impossible to put into a market that is already overcrowded.

That makes me sad. I have nearly three decades of experience with the product line and company.

SandlinJohn

smallstonefan
...
 
My prediction is they kill the company and it's obligations/baggage, then sell the product in an asset sale to someone else.
 
I run a decent-sized software company - I always had this little fantasy of running Cakewalk once I sold mine; I thought that would be fun! :)
 
My best to the devs...

I think it unlikely anyone will be willing to pick up Sonar to re-release it. Pro-Tools has the professional market sewn up and I expect a package as large as Sonar will be nearly impossible to put into a market that is already overcrowded.

That makes me sad. I have nearly three decades of experience with the product line and company.

The big question for any new owner is where would Sonar Phoenix sit in the market.
 
You cannot ignore the fact that in the last month Sonar will have slipped a few places in the rankings and attracting back those of us who have started working with one of the alternatives will be hard especially given that it will probably be a few more months before they have something to offer. 

How do you buy the latest version of Sonar Platinum? How can I upgrade my version to the latest one?

Marek Smok Rajss
How do you buy the latest version of Sonar Platinum? How can I upgrade my version to the latest one?

You cant. The cakewalk store is closed for good.