A new Cakewalk product line-up has just been made available globally; the new SONAR as well as a new model for buying and owning software.
There are no more SONAR version numbers; the software at the time of purchase is always the latest version, due to Cakewalk’s membership model which is included for 12 months upon purchase. As a result, updates that include a mix of new program features, original content, tutorials, new presets and more roll out about once a month to members.
The three new versions of SONAR are more clearly differentiated to focus on specific recording needs, these versions offer the same high-tech core features on touch control, unlimited tracks/FX/sends/buses, VST3/VST2/DirectX compatibility, video track, support for high-resolution audio via DSD compatibility and sample rates to 384 kHz, enhanced MIDI editing, mix recall for switching quickly among different mix options, advanced publishing options, “one-stop solution’ effects chains, amp simulations, advanced comping, and more.
SONAR Artist adds to the sophisticated core feature set with 19 bundled effects and 11 virtual instruments that focus on music creation and song writing.
SONAR Professional, folds in the analog style, expandable ProChannel console strip that allows creating, customising virtual console architectures, as well as Melodyne Essential pitch correction with ARA integration and Addictive Drums 2 Solo Edition 00 50 effects and 18 virtual instruments in total, including the vintage sound of Blue Tubes effects, convolution reverb, and the precision of linear phase EQ and dynamics.
SONAR Platinum, provides a comprehensive bundle of tools, plug-in effects, and instruments to offer exceptional flexibility to those who need to handle any kind of recording or mixing production. It is outfitted with advanced tools like console and tape emulation, VocalSync for tightening vocals or matching dialog to picture, 21 virtual instruments, 57 effects for mixing and mastering, as well as convolution reverb, step sequencer, and improved audio quantisation / stretching. All three SONAR versions run on Windows 7 and 8.
