Sonar will bear an exciting, new visual identity while retaining its existing workflows. This name change reflects our continued commitment to serving core audio production needs and providing the best all-around audio solution for Windows.
Applications are now open to beta test our new offering before official release.
Award-winning UI
Navigate your projects with our award-winning, fully customizable Skylight interface
Unlimited Tracks
Enjoy unlimited Audio, MIDI, Instrument and Auxiliary Tracks in every project
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.
A world of instruments
Access all the instruments you need to build your production from the ground up
Studio-quality effects
Build and upgrade your channel strip with an expandable library of ProChannel modules
VocalSync® audio alignment
Automate timing between vocal tracks, or double-track to replace existing vocals or instruments
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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”
“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”
“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”
“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”
“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”
“NO DAW at any price is more rock solid, more capable, or can best Sonar.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“The ability to turn on or off all instances of a plugin is huge, especially when using channel strips across multiple tracks.”
Suggested Specs
| OS | Windows |
| Version | Windows 10® and higher |
| Processor | 8-core CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Other | ASIO-compatible hardware |
How do I join the Cakewalk Sonar beta program? | |
Is Sonar replacing Cakewalk by BandLab? | |
Will Cakewalk by BandLab be discontinued? | |
Will Next and 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? |