Unlock your creative potential with next-level tools for desktop

The classic powerhouse DAW that reinvents the modern recording studio.

A user-centric music creation tool for desktop to enhance and simplify modern workflows.

The classic powerhouse DAW that reinvents the modern recording studio.

"Blown away by the functionality..."

TheStikbotCakewalk Next User

Workflows for Everyone

Producers

Tools to match your creativity, Cakewalk Next offers an intuitive and fluid experience for crafting tracks, while Cakewalk Sonar provides extensive mixing and editing capabilities.

Recommended Tools:

Songwriters

Beat Makers

Composers

Podcasters

Mix Engineers

Sound Designers

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Features

Cakewalk Next streamlines the music creation process without compromising features or performance, delivering a next-generation DAW that’s approachable for creators at all levels. Explore

The evolution of Cakewalk by BandLab, Cakewalk Sonar brings new features and a fully redesigned UI with high DPI support, and professional tools for recording, mixing and editing. Explore

Unrestricted Access with Membership

Suggested Specs

macOS 10.15 or Windows 10® and higher

16GB RAM

8-core CPU (Windows) / Intel® Core™ or Apple M-series processor (Mac)

ASIO-compatible hardware (Windows)

Windows 10® and higher

8-core CPU

ASIO-compatible hardware

16GB RAM

Key Features

Simple, creation-focused workflow

Lyrics Track

Vast collection of samples, instruments and FX

Pad Controller and XSampler

Instrument Rack

BandLab Sounds integration

Mission critical performance and stability

ProChannel

AudioSnap

ARA Support

Drum Replacer

VocalSync®

Unlimited Audio Tracks

Unlimited Instrument Tracks

Arranger

Track and Inspector

Project Interchange

Open projects built in Cakewalk Sonar

Open projects built in Cakewalk Next

AudioSnap

Seamless tempo shifts, drum tightening, loop syncing and more

Region FX

Apply precise audio processing to specific regions within a track