Bob,
I don't know which version of Sonar you have but get the free Cakewalk by Bandlab if you do not already have it and look at the "Pro Channel" options on each track.
You may possibly change your mind on some of what you just said.
If you have not seen the Pro Channel and you use it for the first time I predict you will say:
"Dang I love this Pro Channel."
Tube Saturation and Tape Emulation on the same strip, just for starters.
Trust me on this one.
