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Originally posted by doug osborne It's difficult to compare a host-based system like PTLE with a native system like SONAR. Your friend can't give away or sell his/her copy of SONAR, according to its licence agreement. It's up to you whether you want to continue using this in violation of the licence, but remember, there is no free lunch. SONAR is only available for PC. There are many great interfaces. The RME Fireface is one of the best, and MOTU and M-Audio are among many companies that make competitive units. With proper computer setup and usage, any of these can sound great and have rock-solid performance. SONAR is a great tool. Objectively, it has more features, especially with MIDI, than PTLE. IMO (even if you pay for SONAR, SONAR with an appropriate interface will be a better value than PTLE, but you can make great recordings with either. You mean even if he isn't using it then I can't use it? Does that apply to all of the guitars and amps he and I borrow from each other too?

I was going to look at PTLE, but for cost and upgrade possibilities I decided to borrow my friends Sonar Professional CD that he has never even plugged in! Does it work with a Mac, or should I use PC? What type of hardware interface would you use on it if you wanted 8 mic/pre inputs and 8 1/4 mono inputs? Is it a good program especially since I don't have to pay $600 for it?