Winter NAMM Show 2008Winter NAMM Show 2008Cakewalk has a free update for SONAR 7 Producer Edition and SONAR 7 Studio Edition. Coinciding with the SONAR 7.0.2 update, Cakewalk has added Euphonix EuCon support to SONAR, providing compatibility with all Euphonix control surfaces via a plug-in, available separately.
The 7.0.2 update and the SONAR Euphonix EuCon Support Plug-in for both Windows XP and native Vista (32-bit) versions of SONAR 7 Producer Edition and SONAR 7 Studio Edition are available as free downloads for registered SONAR 7 customers at www.cakewalk.com.
The SONAR 7.0.2 Update adds new Step Sequencer functionality and usability enhancements, along with numerous plug-in and component optimizations. In addition, the update addresses various performance and stability issues across the entire application which were reported by customers after SONAR 7's initial release and since the SONAR 7.0.1 update.
New Step Sequencer Features
* Save and load SONAR Step Sequencer pattern files
* New mouse gestures to edit velocities in the steps pane
* Change/set default velocity of new steps
* Step record from MIDI devices
* Option to audition notes when clicking on steps
* Preserve patterns when changing step sizes
A comprehensive list of what's included in the SONAR 7.0.2 update can be found at: http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/kb/kb20071226.asp.
Euphonix EuCon
The Euphonix EuCon Support Plug-in provides tight integration with all Euphonix Control Surfaces including the Euphonix System 5 and S5 Fusion series controllers, and large format consoles. The SONAR EuCon Support plug-in is available as a separate download directly from Cakewalk.
Availability
The SONAR 7.0.2 Update and SONAR EuCon Support plug-in are available as a free downloads from www.cakewalk.com for all registered SONAR 7 Producer Edition and Studio Edition customers.
To learn more or to buy Sonar 7 clck
Craig Anderton has created a stunning tribute
to legend Bob Moog with the the Minimoog Tribute Expansion Pack for Rapture.
This special expansion pack blends classic Moog sounds with modern synthesis
making it a must-have for any Rapture or Rapture LE customer.
The Minimoog Tribute Expansion Pack for Rapture and Rapture LE, is a tour de force of synth programming. Craig has gone beyond emulation, sampling the source oscillators from the Minimoog analog synthesizer and crafting those oscillators into advanced sfz single- and multi-samples that are an ideal match for Rapture's pristine wavetable engine. It's the synergy between the rich analog source waveforms and Rapture's advanced synthesis capabilities using modulators, LFOs, StepGenerators, and FX.
Bob Moog Memorial Foundation
A portion of the profits will be donated to the Bob Moog Memorial Foundation, which is dedicated to archiving and preserving his research
The Rapture 1.1.1 Update introduces Mac OS X Leopard support for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.
The Rapture 1.1.1 Update will be free and available to registered Rapture customers in late January 2008 at www.cakewalk.com. Rapture has an estimated street price of $199.00 U.S., and is available at select music and sound retailers around the world.
About Rapture
Combining power, elegance, control, and unbeatable sounds, Rapture is
one of the most exciting synthesizers to hit the market in years. Capable
of producing rich, hypnotic, and rhythmic basses, leads, and pads, Rapture
is perfect for performing and designing the modern synthesized sounds igniting
today's pop, dance, and electronic music. Rapture is the first product of
its kind, combining one of the most advanced and exciting modulation systems
available, with the unrivaled non-aliasing synthesis engine,. To learn more
or to buy Rapture clck
The Dimension Pro 1.3 Update will be available as a download for registered customers late January 2008.
The Dimension Pro 1.3 Update provides compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) and Universal Binary in all formats. Dimension Pro can now be loaded in both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs in Audio Units (AU), VSTi, and ProTools (RTAS) formats. VSTi support has been updated to version 2.4, and supports composite and non-composite windows in OS X hosts.
Availability
The free Dimension Pro 1.3 Update will be available late January 2008 to registered Dimension Pro customers at www.cakewalk.com. Dimension Pro has an estimated street price of $249.00 U.S., and is available at select music and sound retailers around the world.
About Dimension Pro
Dimension Pro is the critically acclaimed synthesizer that combines real instruments with advanced synthesis, providing endless sound possibilities. These possibilities are realized through Dimension Pro's unrivaled, non-aliasing synthesis engine,
To learn more or to buy Dimension Pro clck
The SONAR REAC Recording System will begin shipping early February 2008.
This new package includes SONAR 7 Producer Edition, Cakewalk SPS-66 Firewire
Interface to enable audio monitoring at the recording PC location, and templates
for easy recording setup in SONAR.
The SONAR REAC Recording System has been developed to work specifically with the newly released RSS V-Mixing System and is capable of recording 40 tracks of audio from the Gigabit Ethernet port.
The REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) protocol is a low latency, high quality 24 bit/ 96 kHz audio transport protocol implemented in Roland's RSS brand products, including the Digital Snake series, the M-400 V-Mixer, and the V-Mixing System. REAC is capable of transmitting 40 channels of 24-bit audio at rates up to 96 kHz over inexpensive Cat5e cable.
With the new SONAR REAC Recording System release from Cakewalk, users simply connect a Cat5e cable from a REAC System to a gigabit network port on a PC with SONAR software to record up to 40 simultaneous channels of pure 24-bit audio.
Extensive development and testing has been done to confirm the robust performance of SONAR for this demanding application of ultrahigh bandwidth data capture. Adding the power and flexibility of SONAR to Roland's revolutionary V-Mixing system is the answer to high quality, cost-effective live digital-audio capture. Once the audio is captured, customers will be able to take advantage of SONAR's extensive editing capabilities and superior 64-bit double precision mix engine to deliver polished professional productions.
Cakewalk have a number of big product announcements, including another first for Cakewalk. Windows Vista support. SONAR 6.2 is coming next week yes you're reading right, not 6.0.2, but SONAR 6.2. Besides being the first native DAW for Windows Vista, there are many new features in this free update.
The SONAR 6.2 update incorporates specific features requested by users, including MIDI input quantize, and further refinements to new technologies introduced in SONAR 6 including Active Controller Technology and AudioSnap. SONAR 6.2 also includes a new Bit Meter VST Plug-in and introduces new X-Ray Windows functionality to enhance workflow. As the first digital audio workstation to natively support Microsoft® Windows Vista, SONAR 6.2 supports key new technologies offered by the new operating system including WaveRT driver support for more efficient low latency playback and MMCSS for for higher priority audio processing.
Terry
Howard on SonarWe videoed Terry Howard talking about working with Cakewalk as a company, using Sonar and much more. Check out our video!
To purchase Sonar 6 click here!
New Edirol PCR Keyboard Controllers with Enhanced Support for ACT
The new Edirol PCR-300, PCR-500, and PCR-800 MIDI keyboard controllers have been optimized to work seamlessly with SONAR. At launch, SONAR communicates with these new Edirol controllers to ensure that the PCR is in the correct mode to work with SONAR. In addition, the new PCR series have dedicated "Dynamic Mapping" buttons, which enable/disable ACT in SONAR. When enabled, SONAR enables ACT and launches the Edirol PCR-300 property page. When disabled, SONAR disables ACT and closes the Edirol PCR-300 property page.
Windows Vista Support
SONAR 6.2 was designed to work with Windows Vista in both 32-bit and 64-bit modes. SONAR 6.2 takes advantage of Vista multimedia innovations with WaveRT driver support for enhanced CPU performance at low latency audio playback settings, MMCSS (Multimedia Class Scheduler Service) support to give important SONAR processes such as the audio engine, prioritized access to CPU resources, and more. On x64-capable PCs running Windows Vista in 64-bit mode, SONAR 6.2 users will also experience benefits which include enhanced CPU performance and access of up to 128 GB of RAM.
"The PC has always been a vital tool for music creation, sound recording, and audio production," said Liron Shaked, Director, Microsoft Worldwide ISV Group. "With the release of Windows Vista and SONAR 6.2, Cakewalk is delivering industry-leading professional audio production tools for musicians and audio professionals around the world."
In addition to the SONAR 6.2 update for SONAR 6 Producer Edition and Studio Edition, they have announced version updates to the entire SONAR line: SONAR Power Studio, SONAR Home Studio, and SONAR LE. These will all be released over the next few months. To purchase any of the Sonar line click here!
Theye've released the feature set for the upcoming free Project5 Version 2.5 update.
New Features:
This marks the third major update for Project5 since its release in March 2003. For Version 2.5, Cakewalk went directly to Project5 users for feedback, and the majority of the new features are a result of this dialog.
Cakewalk has been taking an even more active role with the Project5 community by establishing a development blog (cakewalkproject5.blogspot.com) which keeps users up-to-date on the newest features and their implementation. With this blog, customers can speak directly to the developers working on Project5, and participation is highly encouraged.
And Version 2.5 is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting year for Project5 customers. Work is underway on a new Project5.com website and Cakewalk is committed to another free update later this year.
Pricing and Availability
Project5 Version 2.5 will be available as a free download to registered Project5 Version 2.x customers. Project5 Version 2.0 has an estimated street price of $199 U.S., and is available at select music and sound retailers. Visit www.project5.com for more information.
Cakewalk and Roland S-4000 Digital Snake system
Cakewalk has been doing some serious development with Roland Systems Group on a high-end recording solution for live venues that combines SONAR with the RSS S-4000 Digital Snake system. By adding REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) Recording Technology to SONAR this will allow the recording of 40 simultaneous channels of 24-bit / 96 kHz audio by connecting the RSS S-4000 to a PC's Gigabit Ethernet port.
Cakewalk® Unveils Project5ï Version
2 Performance Workstation
The next-generation of the Project5 open studio environment features a streamlined
design, optimized for immediacy, that provides everything you need to take
your music from inspiration to studio and stage. Project5 Version 2 has
a $429 MSRP U.S. and is scheduled for release in April 2005. Customers that
purchase full retail packages of Project5 Version 1 or 1.5 after February
1, 2005 will receive a free upgrade to Project5 Version 2 directly from
Cakewalk.
Project5 soft synth workstation was introduced in 2003 to address the needs
of musicians looking for new, cutting edge environments to create, compose,
and perform with live soft synths. Project5 version 1 delivered an innovative,
open synth host that combined the best of live input MIDI recording, pattern
based sequencing, and ACID loop support, along with great sounding synths
and samplers.
*Pre-release specifications subject to change.
Cakewalk® Announces First Truly Native 64-bit Host DAW Application
Cakewalk announced the availability of a fully native 64-bit version
of SONAR 4 Producer Edition, the definitive audio production environment
on the Windows platform. The x64 Technology Preview version of SONAR 4 includes
the entire application, along with a collection of additional DirectX effects,
synths, and samplers to spotlight the advantages of music production in
a 64-bit processing environment.
The SONAR x64 Technology Preview is now available for free download from
the Cakewalk web site at www.cakewalk.com/x64.
A free pre-release beta version Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
x64 Edition is available for download at www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit.
Cakewalk® Announces Free 4.0.2 Maintenance Release For SONARï Audio Production Environment
Cakewalk has a maintenance release for SONAR, the definitive audio production
environment on the Windows platform. The free SONAR 4.0.2 maintenance release
for both SONAR 4 Producer Edition and SONAR 4 Studio Edition is now available
for download at www.cakewalk.com.
Cakewalk® Acquires rgc:audio
Cakewalk has acquired rgc:audio, a leading developer of DirectX and
VST synthesizer plug-ins for Windows. Joining the Cakewalk product development
team is rgc:audio founder and synthesizer expert René Ceballos. Cakewalk
has exclusive publishing and distribution rights to all rgc:audio products,
including the highly acclaimed Triangle, Pentagon, and Z3TA+ instruments.
rgc:audio products remain available through the online store at www.rgcaudio.com,
and technical support continues via the rgc:audio forum on the K-v-R web
site.
Cakewalk® Partners With ProMedia; Announces Cakewalk Trainingï
Courses
Cakewalk announced Cakewalk Training, hands-on, accelerated learning courses,
developed and offered in cooperation with ProMedia Training, the leader
in accelerated audio and related multimedia training for individuals and
corporations.
Cakewalk Training courses have been masterfully designed to provide students
with a wealth of hands on training and knowledge that will make a significant
difference in the quality of their productions. Craig Anderton, the world's
foremost SONAR expert, will provide hand's on instruction on how to use
SONAR proficiently and take advantage of its extremely powerful features.
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
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 parameters for any audio effect that is 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. Assignable FX controls can be grouped with any other control in the Track view and Console view, and allows for MIDI remote control of any automatable plug-in parameter.
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
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
Cakewalk announced a free 1.5 update for the Project5 soft synth workstation. Project5 offers a complete suite of synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, audio and MIDI effects, and audio looping tools in an integrated studio environment.
Project5 1.5 Highlights
P-SEQ updated with Centralized Step-Sequencer mode -- A centralized editing view that adds the features of a hardware-style step sequencing to the existing piano roll style interface. The new mode within P-SEQ expands on features that were previously exclusive to the SYNCHRON32 MFX plug-in, bundled with Project5.
Features include:
* Global step resolution
* New note attributes including tie, legato, flam, and gate
* Fast and intuitive mouse driven control
* Transparent overlay of automation over note data
* Loop record modes
Track Patches -- The new "patch-saving" capability in Project5 1.5 greatly speeds workflow with "one-click" track setup. Users can save a track's instrument, effects chain, and plug-ins' respective settings --- all as a single preset. Users can then load all settings simply by clicking on the patch name. These files appear as additional insert options in the plug-in insertion menu in Project5.
Users can create and organize their patch menus based on instrument type rather than manufacturer, such as by basses, leads, pads, kits, etc. Additionally, because the patch file is portable, users can easily share files via email or through the Project5 online community (www.project5.com).
Resource Browser -- The Resource Browser provides a custom tree view that accesses Project5 patterns and .wav files existing anywhere on the user's system. The Resource Browser can also be conveniently docked to the side of the application, allowing users to expand or hide it as needed.
Features include:
* Multiple shortcuts providing quick access to files that exist on other hard drives or a network.
* Dedicated start/stop preview control providing an elegant way to audition each media file and/or multiple files simultaneously from multiple directories, before import into a project.
* Preview all files in sync with project tempo.
* Preview patterns with patched synth of your choice.
Bypass Outputs -- Track control functionality is extended to allow users to easily bypass unused synth outputs in a project, significantly reducing CPU load.
Pricing and Availability
The Project5 1.5 Update will be available free for download to registered Project5 users January 30, 2004 at www.cakewalk.com. Project5 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $429 U.S.Be sure to check The Electronic Music Box Online Shopping Cart for our low price!
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Project5 soft synth workstation |
Project5 soft synth workstation, offering a complete suite of synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, audio and MIDI effects, and audio looping tools in an integrated studio environment. Project5 also allows musicians to customize and expand their software studio with support for additional soft synths, audio and MIDI effects, sample formats, and any Windows-compatible audio hardware. Project5 has a $429 MSRP U.S. and is scheduled for release in March 2003.
PSYN - virtual analog synthesizer
PSYN ("sine") models a full-featured subtractive synthesizer, providing access to classic analog sounds of the 70s, as well as contemporary electronic sounds. Includes multiple filters, oscillators, envelope generators, and LFOs. Features a modulation matrix for tempo sync; ring modulation and FM synthesis; 64-note polyphony; parameter automation; more.
DS-864 - digital sampler
A flexible, easy-to-use, multi-format digital sampler with ample manipulation capabilities and pristine audio fidelity. Features 8 layer / 64 voice polyphony; sample editing with effects; multiple resonant filters and envelope generators; 8 audio outputs for effects processing; parameter automation; key mapping; velocity zones; support for Akai S5000/6000, Kurzweil, Sound Fonts 2, WAV, AIF, and proprietary sample formats.
nPulse - analog modular drum synthesizer
Provides tone characteristics of classic TR-series drum machines, combined with the extended properties of modern day soft synths. nPulse provides a convenient way to trigger and synthesize vintage-style electronic drum voices. A 12-voice multi-timbral synthesizer with per-voice oscillators; 5 assignable outputs; multiple presets; sync effects; key-mapping; parameter automation; more.
Velocity - drum sampler (LM4, WAV, AIF)
The multi-timbral drum sampler provides 18 polyphonic voices with up to 32 velocity-layered samples. Offers precise sample editing with effects; 5 stereo outputs; and full parameter automation. Supports WAV, AIF, LM4, and proprietary format sample formats.
Cyclone DXi - groove sampler
A 16-part, ACID-compatible groove sampler, composition tool, and loop editor. Trigger loops in real-time following the tempo and pitch changes of a project. Edit individual slices of individual loops, and even combine parts of multiple loops.
P-SEQ - pattern sequencer
A flexible pattern sequencer with "piano roll" style editing that superimposes track automation with note data. Offers step and real-time recording, pattern preview, auto-looping, and easy-to-use editing tools.
SYNCHRON32 - step sequencer
Accurately models and expands upon analog hardware step-sequencing. Quickly generate patterns and trigger synths, and trigger patterns in real-time from MIDI devices. Provides control over pitch; rhythmic duration with shuffle; tempo sync; per-step flam, legato, bends; polyphonic mode; multiple-banks for pattern presets; more.
ACID-compatible loop integration
Click and drag to roll out tracks using ACID-format loops that match your project tempo and pitch changes. Features automatic beat matching, flexible time stretching/pitch shifting, and support for multiple loops per track.
Advanced synth layering and keyboard mapping
Perform and record using multiple MIDI controllers routed to multiple instruments; or use multiple, layered instruments or split synths from one MIDI controller.
Live-performance audio engine
Project5's seamless audio engine provides a continuous musical workflow. Allows changes to be made on the fly and never compromises playback - perfect for live performance.
Use included synths or add DXi or VSTi* synths to expand your studio Edit and mix using Project5's included audio and MIDI FX, and additional MFX, DX, or VST* effects Integrate Project5 with a ReWire-compatible host like SONAR for advanced audio recording, editing, and mixing Project5 instruments and effects integrate directly into SONAR Works with any WDM, MME, or ASIO-compatible Windows hardware, and also sends MIDI Sync to outboard sequencers
Sonar 2.2 |
SONAR 2.2 is now available as a free download to registered
SONAR 2.0 and 2.1 customers. The 2.2 update includes all features updated
since version 2.0. SONAR users can now collaborate and exchange project
files with users of other programs and platforms, and get more control over
their studio.
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