2 initial Cons:
Though it's not a biggie. . . WTF is with the Instruments Demo Project??? Is THAT really a good example of what you can do with the built-in virtual instruments? Seriously? I remember when opening one of these projects back in version 5, and it was loaded with tracks, samples, instruments, and diverse interesting well produced music. These guys have connections with Jordan Ruddess for god's sake. A very poor representation of what can be accomplished with what you get out of the box. ALSO. . .What is with the MOTU Tutorial Files with NOTHING in them??? Am I missing something, clueless, or what?
2ndly, the merge soundbites enhancement, to ME is NOT an enhancement. I liked the way it functioned before, this new functionality should be AN OPTION. . .please. It was so easy to just draw a marqui around all the bytes I wanted to write the pitch automation for, and now it will write a bunch of audio that I DON'T need.

Enhancement my rear behind.
So far, two and a half steps back, though they may be small, they are there.
Quad 2.5 G5, MacBook Pro 15" 2.4Ghz, MX4, MachFive, Symphonic Instrument, Stylus RMX, Atmosphere, Trilogy, FM8, Ivory