Cakewalk SONAR X1 Studio – The Powerful Digital Audio Workstation
Cakewalk SONAR X1 Studio contains all the fundamental recording and editing power that has made SONAR such a popular choice amongst musicians and engineers for years. Now, with a completely redesigned user interface, creating music in SONAR is more intuitive and fluid than ever. With all the cutting edge creation tools and core technologies SONAR has to offer, plus an expanded set of professional instruments and effects, Cakewalk SONAR X1 Studio is the ideal choice for just about any studio environment.
DAW 2.0 has arrived
SONAR has been one of the most popular DAW’s on the market for nearly a decade now. And we've learned a lot along the way. But things have changed over the past ten years, so we felt it was time to take our more than 20 years experience in creating music software, combine it with cutting edge music creation tools, and wrap it in a totally modern design. Watch the video on the left to learn more.
Creating Music in SONAR X1
Cakewalk SONAR X1 is the digital audio workstation that offers one-of-a-kind music creation tools to help you right from the start of the production process. Whether you're searching for new ideas or looking to add musical parts to existing songs, SONAR X1 can help you break through those creative blocks.
Recording MIDI and Digital Audio
Cakewalk SONAR X1 provides the most comprehensive recording features of any DAW on the market today. It's designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding professional—whether recording a solo performance, a band, or even an orchestra.
Editing Audio and MIDI in SONAR X1
Cakewalk SONAR X1 offers precision editing tools you won't find in any other DAW. Whether you're editing audio or MIDI, it's easy to make pinpoint edits and fix issues you didn't think were possible.
Using MIDI Controllers and ACT
Cakewalk SONAR X1 gives you dynamic control of your instruments and work flow. Use any MIDI controller to play virtual instruments. Plus breakthroughs in SONAR like Active Controller Technology make it easy to map the knobs and sliders on your keyboard or control surface automatically.
Mixing Music in SONAR X1
Cakewalk SONAR X1 offers the perfect mixing environment for any professional engineer. SONAR's industry-first, end-to-end, 64-bit double precision floating point mix engine allows you to mix with sonic clarity using a suite of versatile effects, powerful mixing tools, and endless routing possibilities.
Mastering Music in SONAR X1
Cakewalk SONAR X1 allows you to deliver the final polish to your tracks with high-end effects that were designed specifically for the task of mastering.
Publishing Music with SONAR X1
Cakewalk SONAR X1 offers various options for collaborating with other studios as well as delivering to virtually any format including CD, video, surround, and even the web.
Instruments in SONAR X1 Studio
Focused more on electronic sounds and textures, SONAR X1 Studio’s additional instruments provide a modern and unique soundset for cutting-edge music production.
