[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1492343105' post='3279508']
A friend offered me his Sonar Platinum. Any love for that?
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It's more than likely a good DAW, plenty of people use it.
But, it is a subscription model DAW, so you won't be entitled to any updates unless you purchase a license.
Technically, your friend offering you 'his Sonar Platinum' is breaking the Cakewalk terms and conditions. (unless he has not registered it yet, of course)
Not that anyone is likely to know, or indeed, even care...
I believe they do a downloadable 30 day demo (as do most vendors), why not give it a try ?
[b][i]"You cannot sell or give away any version of Sonar once you've installed it and accepted the license agreement. You do not own Sonar, you only own a license to use it that is non-transferable".[/i][/b]