No, I won't subscribe for subscription, but yes, I will buy an upgrade to 7.3 if it has valuable additions \changes. I mainly do scores, but I would upgrade even if the changes applied to other types of music. I want two things: for SO perpetual to continue and I want the yearly (not bug) updates to stay current with industry changes and AI tools that make composition quicker/better (not just easier). For 98% of users of DAW's, I think SO is the most friendly and feature laden DAW out; I just want Fender to recognize that feedback and growth with the customer base is essential in today's fast paced world. Communication needs to be factual, consistent, and ongoing. I don't mind $150 for perpetual, but I need to know that customers are valued and out input counts. I could use 7.2.3 for a very long time and be happy, but I'd like to support Presonous IF communication actually is a two-way function. I would say most users find SO the best fit for our needs, but the last three months have not been encouraging for us "perpetual" license buyers. Now is the time to communicate with SO users and let us know what will happen in 2026, so us perpetual users can put our money into a product that reflects value for our current and growing needs in producing music. This would be a big step in building the relationship that happened to perpetual users confidence in our value to Presonous/Fender. Again, I could use 7.2.3 for a very long time, but I would love to buy a perpetual license for 7.3 in January that had a couple of major new tools, and then fixes for the year. Treat us perpetual user and not just customers, but folks who will help you drive SO's reputation. Word of mouth is still the most powerful marketing tool IMHO.
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