• Introducing...SONAR 8 And...SONAR Home Studio

    DAWs & Sequencer Products

  • SONAR V-Studio 700
  • SONAR 8 Producer
  • SONAR 8 Studio
  • Project5 Version 2.5
  • SONAR Home Studio 7
  • SONAR Home Studio 7 XL
  • SONAR LE
  • Guitar Tracks Pro
  • Kinetic 2
  • Top Downloads

  • SONAR 8 Web Trial
  • SONAR 8.0.2 Update
  • SONAR 8.0.1 Update
  • SONAR 7 Web Trial
  • SONAR 7.0.2 Update
  • Complete SONAR 7 video tutorial
  • SONAR 7.0.1 Update
  • Rapture 1.1 Full Version
  • SONAR Home Studio 6.2.2 Update
  • Project5 Version 2.5
  • pyro Audio Creator
  • Free Loopmasters Loops
  • Rapture Web Demo
  • Free Triangle II Virtual Instrument
  • PowerFX Loops

    Add-ons

  • Virtual Instruments
  • SONAR 7 Power! guide book
  • SmartLoops
  • Loopmasters
  • Cakewalk Loops
  • PowerFX Loops
  • Audio Effects
  • Contour ShuttlePRO
  • pyro Audio Creator

    Learn

  • Berkleemusic.com SONAR courses & certificates
  • Opening SDII Files in SONAR 7
  • Sidechaining in SONAR 7
  • Cakewalk YouTube Video Channel
  • Using AudioSnap for Drum Replacement
  • Enabling 64-Bit Audio Quality in SONAR
  • V-Vocal Overview Video
  • Using Sonitus:fx Gate
  • Using Sonitus:fx EQ
  • Using Sonitus:fx Multiband
  • Cakewalk 64-Bit Resource Page
  • PC Reviews: Cakewalk DAW Labs
  • Windows Vista for Musicians
  • Artist Interviews
  • X-MiX University SONAR Remix & Production
  • More Tech Tips

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  • Songs
  • Try SONAR 8 FREE for 30-days
    By now you have probably heard about all the critical acclaim that SONAR 8 has received. Now try it out for yourself for 30-days and find out why SONAR 8 is the leading digital audio workstation for the PC.
    Download the SONAR 8 Web Trial today.

    SONAR Home Studio 7.0.1 update now available
    The SONAR Home Studio 7.0.1 update enhances performance and usability across the entire application. For a comprehensive list of what is included in this update as well as the 7.0.1 file available for download, please visit our support page.

    SONAR V-Studio 700: a huge hit at Sun Studio

    For the past twenty years, Chief Engineer James Lott and his assistant engineer, Matt Ross-Spang, have been behind the controls using SONAR to record many popular acts including Liz Phair, Maroon 5, and Bowling for Soup. Lott citing that SONAR V-Studio 700 "...is the answer to my prayers.” Watch the video.

    Cakewalk Holiday Bundles
    extended through January 18th
    The holidays are just around the corner, and to celebrate we're bringing back the Cakewalk Holiday Bundles. This is your chance to upgrade to the software you want at prices we can only offer once a year. We've put together a Cakewalk Holiday Bundle for every budget.

    SWA Complete SONAR 8 video tutorial: Now available
    Unlock the power of SONAR 8 with this in-depth video tutorial. The SWA complete SONAR 8 video will take users through SONAR 8 covering the basics up through several tips and tricks that are sure to pique the interest of any SONAR user. Download it today
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    Computer Music gives SONAR 8 the Editor's Choice award
    Along with the Editor's Choice award, SONAR 8 also received the Performance award and a "9/10" rating with Computer Music remarking, "SONAR keeps getting better and version 8 is no exception...a glance at the feature list and the included plugins makes it obvious that SONAR remains the most complete Windows PC DAW on the market."

    SONAR V-Studio 700: It's Your Music. Take Control.
    SONAR V-Studio 700 is the premier music production solution in the next generation V-Studio line of integrated hardware and software products by Roland and Cakewalk. With SONAR V-Studio 700, the culmination of years of R&D, two music technology leaders have combined the best of our engineering talent to anticipate and address the growing needs of modern music professionals like you.

    Whether you're a modern music producer, a sound reinforcement engineer, film composer, or post production professional, SONAR V-Studio 700 offers a combination of unique features, professional quality components, and unparalleled support that will transform and improve the way you will work forever. Learn more.

    Music Production '08 Tour coming to a city near you
    During the next couple of months, Cakewalk will be out on the road hosting the Music Production Tour. This is the perfect opportunity to see for yourself what's new in SONAR 8, as well as the SONAR V-Studio 700 production system. You'll be able to speak with a product specialist with any questions etc. that you might have. For tour dates, locations and to RSVP, check out the Music Production Tour page.

    Introducing SONAR 8—Now shipping
    SONAR 8 is here and it's beefed up with numerous new features, instruments, and effects. If you're upgrading from an earlier version of SONAR, version 8 is the upgrade designed for you. We've asked our customers to tell us what features and enhancements they want, and SONAR 8 delivers. SONAR 8 will be available in stores in early October. Upgrade today.

    Introducing SONAR Home Studio 7—Now shipping
    SONAR Home Studio 7 features a brand new user interface and a host of workflow innovations that will allow you to create music in no time. Designed for musicians looking for professional features at an affordable price, SONAR Home Studio includes everything you need to create, edit, mix, and deliver music. Upgrade today.

    Blog.cakewalk.com launches
    Visit blog.cakewalk.com to tap into a direct feed right from the source.  We’ll be updating our new Blog regularly with artist spotlights, session stories, interviews with Cakewalk employees, product news, commentary,  and more.  Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed and you’ll be updated exciting news and updates as soon they’re released. 

    SONAR 7 guest video tutorial
    Recently Cakewalk put out a call to action to its Myspace and YouTube friends asking them to create their own video tutorials covering features that give them more reason to love SONAR. Congratulations to our winners Will Chen, Shane Olivier, and Dan Agosto. Their tutorials can be found on our YouTube channel here

    Want more tutorials?
    Our friends at Cuttingsounds have them. Cuttingsounds.com is specifically designed for producers, engineers and musicians featuring hundreds of tutorials including products from Cakewalk. Hone your skills or brush up on something you may be a little fuzzy on. Cakewalk on Cuttingsounds.

    Video: Cakewalk celebrates 20 years
    See the faces behind all the products you know and love in a special 20th anniversary video. It includes a Q&A with many long-time employees including CEO and Founder Greg Hendershott. Watch the video.

    FREE SONAR lesson from Berkleemusic.com
    Berkleemusic's online courses, Producing Music with SONAR and Desktop Music Production for PC, teach you the skills & techniques needed to complete all aspects of a multi-track recording. Learn to work with MIDI, audio, loops, and plugin effects using SONAR 7 Producer Edition. You'll get one-on-one guidance from Berklee's renowned instructors and build your professional network as you interact and learn from a community of like-minded musicians from all over the world. Get a free lesson.

    Cakewalk helps Extreme Makeovers Home Edition again
    Back in February, we told you about Cakewalk giving a helping hand to the Hughes family, who were on the ABC show Extreme Makeovers Home Edition. Recently, Cakewalk was asked to help out another family. In the episode that aired on March 23rd, Extreme Makeovers Home Edition helped the Gaudet family. Cakewalk's Ryan Pietras traveled to their hometown of Mobile, Alabama to set-up a sound for movies studio centered around SONAR. Read Ryan's blog where he recaps his experience.

    Rapture wins the prestigious MIPA award
    We are pleased to announce that Rapture has won the 2008 Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) in the category of software instruments. SONAR 7 includes Rapture LE. Learn more about the full version of Rapture.

    Session Drummer Hip Hop Pack Vol. 1
    The Session Drummer 2 Hip Hop Pack gives you the essential sounds you need to get your Hip Hop productions started quickly. You can choose from 16 different multi-sample kits representing different eras in Hip Hop—from classic 80's Rap to modern day Top 40 and R&B hits. Buy it for Session Drummer 2 for only $59.

    SONAR wins Electronic Musician Editor’s Choice
    SONAR has been chosen as the Electronic Musician Editor’s Choice in the Digital Audio Sequencer category. SONAR Producer Edition’s 64-bit innovations, Roland V-Vocal™ and professional effects and instruments impressed the editors and ousted the competition. Pick up EM’s January 2007 edition to read more.

    Get the most out of ACT
    SONAR's Active Controller Technology (ACT) is a powerful tool that lets you control your projects from any MIDI controller easily. Read this guide to learn the simplest way to set up ACT with your controller.

    Cakewalk DAW Labs
    Looking to build or buy a new PC to get the most out of your Cakewalk software? Visit Cakewalk DAW Labs to learn about Cakewalk certified PCs and to get tips on building your own.