Get into the groove. DJs and remix artists are turning to Cakewalk to help them produce their music, using the latest tools, loops, synths and effects. Check out the latest technology for Windows-based music production.

Sonar 3.0:
In today's fast-paced production world, it's not enough to have all the features at your fingertips. SONAR 3 offers a complete software-based production environment and so much more.

Inspiration > Speed > Precision >
SONAR 3 Producer Edition brings it all together:

The creative tools you need to realize, excite, and act upon your musical inspirations
Unmatched ease-of-use, efficiency, customization, and flexibility to speed your ideas to completion —faster than ever before The precision and power of a world class studio environment that delivers master-quality productions The stability of a workstation designed and optimized exclusively for the Windows platform.

New for SONAR 3
SONAR 3 includes over 100 new features and enhancements including:
Completely redesigned User Interface. Take a Tour through some of the new UI enhancements. Cutting edge mixing environment. Watch the Flash overview of new Console view. Dynamic Console view Universal Bus Architecture Support for VST effects & instruments through included Cakewalk VST Adapter Advanced MIDI routing & synth layering Confidence recording of audio, MIDI, and automation Track Inspector — optional vertical patch point and meter in Track view Patch effects, trim audio, and roll out loops without disrupting the audio stream MIDI Groove Clips Multi-port MTC and MIDI sync transmission Full control over color schemes with multiple presets

Sonar 3.0 Producer Edition Exclusives:
SONAR 3 Producer Edition Exclusives
Lexicon® Pro Pantheon™ Reverb
For the first time, SONAR customers have access to the classic Lexicon sound that's heard on the vast majority of the world's most successful albums and soundtracks. Get the pristine sound of legendary Lexicon Reverbs and the signal purity of an integrated plug-in — entirely within the digital domain.

Pantheon features

Classic Lexicon Reverb known throughout the recording world
35 factory presets, plus a powerful editor for creating additional presets
Six Reverb types including Hall, Chamber, Plate, Room, and Ambience
Sixteen user adjustable parameters for fine tuning the reverb
Advanced yet easy-to-use interface
Floating point DSP processing
Mono and Stereo Operation
16 and 24 bit compatible
Efficient CPU Utilization
Sample Rates up to 96kHz

Per-Channel EQ
Ultrafunk Channel EQ is a 6-band parametric equalizer with 5 filter types that can be individually selected, edited, and automated for each band. Includes several different display modes that let you customize how you see and edit the EQ: EQ Plot, single band, multiband, or all bands in a separate window.

Assignable FX Controls
Get instant access to any 4 effects parameters that are patched into your audio channel or bus —without opening the plug-in property page. You can choose which parameters are accessible directly from the channel strip, and edit or automate them with ease. SONAR 3 remembers which controls were assigned so they are ready to go the next time you patch the effect.

Ultrafunk Sonitus:fx Suite
The critically acclaimed Ultrafunk Sonitus:fx suite of automatable audio effects. New for SONAR 3, effects have been enhanced with DirectX automation. The suite includes:

Compressor
Gate
Modulator
Multiband Compressor
Parametric Equalizer
Phase
Reverb
Surround
Tempo-syncing Delay
Wahwah


VSampler 3.0 DXi
A powerful DXi digital sampler that offers extensive editing capabilities matched by extreme ease-of-use.

Key Features

4 LFOs & 4 freely assignable EGs
4 step sequencers
Full automation and project tempo sync
Built-in effects
128 voice polyphony
16 stereo outputs
Includes 2 CDs of sample content
Supported sample formats:

AIF samples
AKAI (AKAI S1000/S3000 CD and AKAI S5000/S6000 .AKP)
Downloadable Sounds (.DLS)
Gigasampler (.GIG)
HALion (.FXB, .FXP)
LM4 Drumkits
SoundFonts (.SF2)
WAV samples

Also In Sonar 3.0
The heart of your studio
SONAR 3 Producer Edition combines seamlessly all of the professional music production technology you need in one integrated workstation, making it the heart of your studio.

Audio hardware
Use any Windows compatible audio device via ASIO or WDM - from your stock soundcard to dedicated Pro Tools | HD hardware
Automatable DX & VST audio effects·
Includes 28 different audio effects which covers all the bases and also provides multiple reverbs, compressors, and other effects so you can get the right sound
Includes:
Lexicon Pantheon Reverb
Complete Ultrafunk Sonitus:fx suite
Alien Connection's ReValver SE guitar rack simulator
Audio FX2 Tape Saturation
DSP-FX by Power Technology
And more
Enhance your capabilities with additional DirectX or VST plug-ins
VST support provided through the Cakewalk VST Adapter—one of the best performing VST adapters available today

Integrate DXi & VSTi soft synths, ReWire clients·
Compose, orchestrate, and perform using SONAR 3's integrated software synthesizers, or widen your scope with DXi and VST instruments, ReWire clients like Project5, or external MIDI synths
Includes:
Audio Simulation's DreamStation™ 2.0 DXi
Cyclone DXi
EDIROL's Virtual Sound Canvas™ 2.0 DXi
VSampler 3.0 DXi
ReWire clients and soft synths are directly routed through SONAR's bussing architecture for enhanced processing and seamless integration into your mix
Expand your reach with
global control surface support


SONAR 3's support for control surface hardware gives you tactile control of your mix, audio effects, and soft synths
Features dedicated support for control surfaces from CM Labs, EDIROL, JL Cooper, Mackie, Radikal, Roland, Tascam, and many others
Use Learn Mode to quickly configure any MIDI device to act as a control surface

A cutting edge mixing environment
A well-mixed track can be the difference between album filler and a hit single. SONAR 3 features the latest in 32-bit floating point digital mixing and bussing technology with full delay compensation throughout your signal path. Whether you prefer to mix in the Track view or in the new Console view, SONAR 3 has the dynamic tools you need to suit your mixing style.

Dynamic Console view
SONAR 3's Console view has been engineered from the ground up to meet the needs of mixing professionals.

Unlimited mixing capabilities with unlimited potential audio and MIDI channels, real-time effects and synths, effects sends, and busses
All parameters can be automated on screen or remotely via hardware
Dynamic Display Filtering—see all mix parameters or only the ones you need with option for narrow or wide strip widths
Assignable Channel FX Controls for quick access to plug-in automation
Assignable MIDI controls for access and automation of MIDI data
Integrated 6-band per-channel Parametric EQ with plot display
FX bins and individual effects can be bypassed for quick A/B comparisons of your mix
Mono toggle on all tracks and buses
Flexible metering (peak, RMS, peak and RMS, pre-fader, post-fader, and pre-fader post effects) with peak history


Universal Bus Architecture
SONAR also now includes completely configurable, dynamic bussing capabilities.

Use busses for subgroups, effect sends, master busses, output to different monitor or headphone mixes
Route busses to other busses or main outputs
Insert busses and sends on the fly, pre or post fader
Per-track "input monitoring" switch
Input monitoring no longer linked to recording and can be toggled on/off per track
Other recording, editing, and mixing enhancements


Confidence recording—real-time drawing of audio waveforms, MIDI data during recording
Automate with vector envelopes for precise control over your mix
Patch effects, trim audio, and roll out loops without disrupting the audio stream
Fast, offline rendering of soft synths, effects, and tracks for conserving CPU
Frame-accurate SMPTE/MTC sync with auto-detection of time code
Transmit MIDI Time Code (MTC) and MIDI Sync to multiple output ports .

Loop-based composition tools
With support for both ACID™-format audio loops and MIDI groove clips, SONAR 3 provides total integration of loop-based composition to your studio.

Roll-out loops with click and drag ease
Features on-the-fly beat matching, and loops follow the pitch and tempo of your projects with no degradation of audio
Create and export ACID-format audio loops and MIDI Groove Clips for use in other projects
Find & audition audio loops in real-time from the Loop Explorer view
Includes loop content from KeyFax, PowerFX, and Smart Loops
Cyclone DXi

Cyclone DXi presents a new, more flexible way of working with samples, and brings a live dynamic to loop-based music.

A 16-part, ACID-compatible, multi-out, phrase sampler, loop trigger, composition tool, and loop editor wrapped up in a single DXi synth
Rearrange, replace, combine, and tweak loop slices to create custom grooves
Perform and record loop-based compositions in real-time using any MIDI device, MIDI tracks, a computer keyboard, or mouse
Loaded samples match the tempo and pitch of your project.
Control gain, pitch, and pan of individual loop slices
Full control over looping points: a great way to create polyrhythmic textures and work with loops in odd time signatures
Support for multiple outputs & key mapping.

Enhanced MIDI routing and synth layering

Play multiple or split synths from one MIDI controller
Route multiple controllers to multiple synths or MIDI devices
Custom drum maps allow you to create and play kits that span MIDI devices on multiple ports and multiple DXi synths
Save presets of your favorite MIDI configurations for instant recall
Complete MIDI editing
SONAR is widely recognized for having the most complete and intuitive MIDI editing of any multitrack recording system

Multitrack Piano Roll and Drum Editor both feature polyphonic rhythmic Pattern Brush
Event List view with display filtering
Notation, SYSEX, Markers, Tempo, other views
Non-destructive MIDI editing and mixing with 13 included real-time MIDI FX
Comprehensive MIDI editing commands:

Arpeggiator
DeGlitch
Event Filter
Fit to Time
Fit Improvisation
Groove Quantize
Intelligent Transpose (interval, diatonic, 40 scales, custom)
Interpolate (search and replace)
Retrograde
Scale Velocity

Professional project management & collaboration tools
SONAR includes a vast range of features that take the hassle out of project file management and collaboration with other studios

Optional per project audio directories and intelligent file naming
Consolidate all project files for fast backup or transfer
Enhanced asset sharing with networked media support
Search for associated files to locate relevant audio and to keep your projects organized
Export or bounce multiple tracks and busses to single or separate files, with full control over what mix elements are printed to the output file (effects, automation, synth output, ReWire client output, mute/solo, mono/stereo, etc.)
Import/export OMFI & Broadcast Wave files for cross-platform collaboration with Digital Performer, Logic, Nuendo, Pro Tools, and others

Feature overview
Multitrack recording, editing, mixing, and delivery of projects
Centralized user interface for recording, editing, and mixing
Graphical envelope automation control of audio, MIDI, synths, effects
Professional metering (peak, RMS, peak and RMS, pre-fader, post-fader, and pre-fader post effects)
Fast navigation tools
Loop-based composition, construction, and editing tools
ACID™-loop & MIDI Groove Clip support
Support for DirectX & VST audio effects
29 included audio effects
Support for DXi & VSTi soft synths
5 included DXi soft synths (VSampler 3.0 DXi, Cyclone DXi, Dreamstation DXi 2.0, Virtual Sound Canvas DXi 2.0, Live Synth Pro SE DXi)
Support for ReWire 1.0 & 2.0 clients (Project5, Reason, more)
Support for real-time, non-destructive MIDI FX plug-ins
13 included MFX plug-ins
Full plug-in delay compensation across signal path
Cyclone DXi 16-part, beat matching phrase sampler
Integrate multiple MIDI-compatible control surfaces (Mackie, CM Labs, more)
Support for unlimited custom screen layouts and colorization
User-definable keyboard shortcuts
Multitrack Piano Roll and Drum Editor with polyphonic rhythmic Pattern Brush
Custom, multi-port drum mapping
Full notation of MIDI with lyrics, chord symbols, guitar tablature, more
Event List view with display filtering
Tempo view with list and graph displays
Markers view
Non-destructive slip editing (trimming)
Unlimited undo/redo with edit history
Advanced project and file management tools
OMFI & Broadcast Wave import/export for cross platform collaboration with Digital Performer, Logic, Nuendo, and Pro Tools studios
Import media & projects in multiple formats: AIF, ASF, AU, AVI, Broadcast Wave, MIDI, MP2, MP3, MPEG, MPG, OMFI, SND, WAV, proprietary Cakewalk formats (.bun, .cwb, .cwp, .wrk)
Export: WAV, ACID-format WAV, Broadcast Wave, AVI, OMFI, MIDI, MP3, Real Audio G2, Windows Media 9, proprietary Cakewalk formats (.cwb, .cwp)
32-bit floating point resolution
Audio bit-depths and sample rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz
Rock-solid synchronization of audio, MIDI, video, external hardware
Sample accurate internal timing resolution for audio, soft synths and automation; 960 PPQN for external MIDI devices
Frame-accurate SMPTE sync with auto-detection of timecode
Yamaha OPT Level 1 MIDI Hardware Link support
Multi-monitor support
Multi-processor support
ASIO & WDM compatibility
Optimized for Windows XP/2000
Hassle-free copy protection (serial number on installation)