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The ultimate music production package for creative minds
Get the creative experience only Cakewalk Sonar offers: advanced technology, effortless workflow, and an interface that amplifies inspiration.
Get exclusive access to Cakewalk Sonar with Backstage Pass
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We’re thrilled to (re)introduce the all-new Cakewalk Sonar. An upgrade on Cakewalk by BandLab, it brings a new visual identity while retaining the core elements and workflows loved by the community.

Cakewalk Sonar is still in development, but you can gain early access through Backstage Pass — an experimental program available to users with an active BandLab Membership.
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Discover our newest innovations and transform the way you make music.
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Award-winning UI

Navigate your projects with our award-winning, fully customizable Skylight interface

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Unlimited Tracks

Enjoy unlimited Audio, MIDI, Instrument and Auxiliary Tracks in every project

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High-performance Engine

Experience our transparent 64-bit audio engine, VST3, Touch, and leading technologies

Let your creativity flow

Explore integrated tools and features for a superior workflow.

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A world of instruments

Access all the instruments you need to build your production from the ground up

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Studio-quality effects

Build and upgrade your channel strip with an expandable library of ProChannel modules

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VocalSync® audio alignment

Automate timing between vocal tracks, or double-track to replace existing vocals or instruments

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ARA support

Harness the power of Audio Random Access for seamless integration of editing tools

“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”

Tommy Byrnes
Tommy Byrnes

“Thanks a lot for the improved FX handling (replace, delete all, quick group)! This is a real time saver and so convenient, one of the best new features over the old Sonar!”

marled
marled

“It's great that I can reference specific functions Sonar can do at workshops (like create acidized files), and people can then get the program for free and do those things - even if they use other programs.”

Craig Anderton
Craig Anderton

“Keep up the great work with this program because it has all the wonderful features as before and it seems to be only getting better.”

Artdoorsman
Artdoorsman

“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”

Steev
Steev

“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”

Tommy Byrnes
Tommy Byrnes

“Thanks a lot for the improved FX handling (replace, delete all, quick group)! This is a real time saver and so convenient, one of the best new features over the old Sonar!”

marled
marled

“It's great that I can reference specific functions Sonar can do at workshops (like create acidized files), and people can then get the program for free and do those things - even if they use other programs.”

Craig Anderton
Craig Anderton

“Keep up the great work with this program because it has all the wonderful features as before and it seems to be only getting better.”

Artdoorsman
Artdoorsman

“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”

Steev
Steev

“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”

Tommy Byrnes
Tommy Byrnes

“Thanks a lot for the improved FX handling (replace, delete all, quick group)! This is a real time saver and so convenient, one of the best new features over the old Sonar!”

marled
marled

“It's great that I can reference specific functions Sonar can do at workshops (like create acidized files), and people can then get the program for free and do those things - even if they use other programs.”

Craig Anderton
Craig Anderton

“Keep up the great work with this program because it has all the wonderful features as before and it seems to be only getting better.”

Artdoorsman
Artdoorsman

“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”

Steev
Steev

“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”

Steev
Steev

“Keep up the great work with this program because it has all the wonderful features as before and it seems to be only getting better.”

Artdoorsman
Artdoorsman

“It's great that I can reference specific functions Sonar can do at workshops (like create acidized files), and people can then get the program for free and do those things - even if they use other programs.”

Craig Anderton
Craig Anderton

“Thanks a lot for the improved FX handling (replace, delete all, quick group)! This is a real time saver and so convenient, one of the best new features over the old Sonar!”

marled
marled

“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”

Tommy Byrnes
Tommy Byrnes

“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”

Steev
Steev

“Keep up the great work with this program because it has all the wonderful features as before and it seems to be only getting better.”

Artdoorsman
Artdoorsman

“It's great that I can reference specific functions Sonar can do at workshops (like create acidized files), and people can then get the program for free and do those things - even if they use other programs.”

Craig Anderton
Craig Anderton

“Thanks a lot for the improved FX handling (replace, delete all, quick group)! This is a real time saver and so convenient, one of the best new features over the old Sonar!”

marled
marled

“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”

Tommy Byrnes
Tommy Byrnes

“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”

Steev
Steev

“Keep up the great work with this program because it has all the wonderful features as before and it seems to be only getting better.”

Artdoorsman
Artdoorsman

“It's great that I can reference specific functions Sonar can do at workshops (like create acidized files), and people can then get the program for free and do those things - even if they use other programs.”

Craig Anderton
Craig Anderton

“Thanks a lot for the improved FX handling (replace, delete all, quick group)! This is a real time saver and so convenient, one of the best new features over the old Sonar!”

marled
marled

“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”

Tommy Byrnes
Tommy Byrnes

Suggested Specs

OSWindows
VersionWindows 10® and higher
Processor8-core CPU
RAM16 GB
OtherASIO-compatible hardware
FAQs
How do I get Cakewalk Sonar?
What is Backstage Pass?
How do I join the Cakewalk Sonar beta program?
Is Cakewalk Sonar replacing Cakewalk by BandLab?
Will Cakewalk by BandLab be discontinued?
Will Cakewalk Next and Cakewalk Sonar be free like Cakewalk by BandLab?
What are the differences between Cakewalk Sonar, Cakewalk by BandLab and previous versions of Cakewalk SONAR?
Will installing Cakewalk Sonar overwrite Cakewalk by BandLab?