I just want to add my two cents. For many years I used an older version of Adobe Audition. 6 months ago I decided that I was at the point of my career that I constantly need new updates and new versions of the software I use. I also had old versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects. When I did some research and found out that these programs can no only be bought via subscription I was upset. Until I did the math and thought about it. I only pay 600 a year (50 a month) for every single program that Adobe offers. Including mobile apps for phones and tablets. I get constant updates. The newer versions of all the software I use are leagues better than the versions I was using. I would suggest anybody that uses Adobe products to pay the 50 bucks a month to get all of their software. It's worth it. Now I use Illustrator too. As well as a few other programs. ... View more