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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Cakewalk remains my favorite DAW. I just need something that is reliable, sounds great, and can put out a professional sounding product with minimal manipulation. And the Pro Channel is a total game changer, especially the Tape Emulator and Console Emulator modules.
Loving the new look of the GUI. All the changes so far I am happy with
I love the new UI, it somehow feels light and fluid.
Its amazing to see how this software has progressed over the many years... I'm loving the new dark theme and use it all the time.
CW has always been on the cutting edge and far ahead of it's competitors. Yep, we are very fortunate indeed.
Best DAW for my needs and workflow expectations!
Cakewalk remains my favorite DAW. I just need something that is reliable, sounds great, and can put out a professional sounding product with minimal manipulation. And the Pro Channel is a total game changer, especially the Tape Emulator and Console Emulator modules.
Loving the new look of the GUI. All the changes so far I am happy with
I love the new UI, it somehow feels light and fluid.
Its amazing to see how this software has progressed over the many years... I'm loving the new dark theme and use it all the time.
CW has always been on the cutting edge and far ahead of it's competitors. Yep, we are very fortunate indeed.
Best DAW for my needs and workflow expectations!
Cakewalk remains my favorite DAW. I just need something that is reliable, sounds great, and can put out a professional sounding product with minimal manipulation. And the Pro Channel is a total game changer, especially the Tape Emulator and Console Emulator modules.
Loving the new look of the GUI. All the changes so far I am happy with
I love the new UI, it somehow feels light and fluid.
Its amazing to see how this software has progressed over the many years... I'm loving the new dark theme and use it all the time.
CW has always been on the cutting edge and far ahead of it's competitors. Yep, we are very fortunate indeed.
Best DAW for my needs and workflow expectations!
My biggest first impression is how great the Dark UI is. I have had problems seeing the screen in Cakewalk and this version of Sonar looks GREAT. I am very pleased! Seems quite stable and snappy!
I'm really enjoying the user experience now.
Wow! :D First impression: I really like it. Cakewalk/Sonar goes modern!
NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.
My biggest first impression is how great the Dark UI is. I have had problems seeing the screen in Cakewalk and this version of Sonar looks GREAT. I am very pleased! Seems quite stable and snappy!
I'm really enjoying the user experience now.
Wow! :D First impression: I really like it. Cakewalk/Sonar goes modern!
NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.
My biggest first impression is how great the Dark UI is. I have had problems seeing the screen in Cakewalk and this version of Sonar looks GREAT. I am very pleased! Seems quite stable and snappy!
I'm really enjoying the user experience now.
Wow! :D First impression: I really like it. Cakewalk/Sonar goes modern!
NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.
Suggested Specs
| OS | Windows |
| Version | Windows 10® and higher |
| Processor | 8-core CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Other | ASIO-compatible hardware |
How do I get Cakewalk Sonar? | |
What is Backstage Pass? | |
How do I join the Cakewalk Sonar beta program? | |
How does Backstage Pass differ from the Cakewalk 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? |