I've never used PT but do use AL8, Cubase 5 (PC), Sonar 8.5 and X1. X1 workflow has really improved since 8.5, but I was sceptical about upgrading since the initial release of X1 was quite 'buggy' and many felt that it was released far too early. With X1c and 'Expanded' installed, I've never had such good work flow and to my ears X1 sounds incredibly good. Compared to AL8 and Cubase 5, I think Sonar has the better sounding native Plugins but the dedicated Prochannel is just amazingly good.
IMHO, sorry, but I don't think anything can beat Ableton and Pro Tools nowadays...
yo I got sonar x1 producer how can I get in on all this goodies????
Looking forward to expanded and the gate/expander plug too. X1 is the best DAW yet imo.