I agree many computer magazines don't like 8, but music magazines do seem to like it for what it has under the hood, away from the user interface.

SONAR's chief tech, Noel Borthwick, works closely with Microsoft and he reports each new version of Windows has brought improvements for music production. I hope 10 also brings better performance even as it restores the familiar Windows interface that dates back to Windows 95.

And what's wrong with charms bar (laughing)?



BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.