Cakewalk SONAR Home Studio $99

Capture your creativity and share it with the world. SONAR Home Studio 7 turns your computer into a full-fledged music production studio. Build backing tracks faster than ever with included virtual synths and audio & MIDI loops. Create professional quality recordings of live instruments, vocals, and MIDI– now easier than ever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Create & Record

• Get creative with 64 audio tracks and unlimited MIDI tracks
• Track and project templates do the set-up for you so you're making music fast
• Play and record MIDI parts in perfect time using Input Quantize
• Record your whole band at once using multi-input audio interfaces at up to 24-bit/192 kHz quality
• Browse over 1 GB of loop and instrument content and preview audio and MIDI loops in time and key with your song to create backing tracks
• Create instrument parts using the DropZone™ sampler and genuine Roland® sounds: drums, bass, guitar, keys, orchestral, and more
• Expand your studio with VST, DX, and ReWire synths, effects, and applications including Reason™
  

Arrange & Edit

• Arrange and edit your project with an easy to understand user interface
• Recording, editing, and mixing tools are just a click away and always available
• Print music notation, lyrics, and lead sheets
• Keep projects organized with Track Folders and Track Icons
• Assemble the perfect take with non-destructive crossfades and other editing tools
• Zero in on edits and navigate quickly with Fast Zoom
• Freeze instruments and effects to get the best performance out of your PC
• Score soundtracks to video in time with the action using the Video Track

Mix & Share

• Mix like a pro using the new Console view with built-in Sonitus:fx EQ on every channel
• New Send Assistant simplifies audio routing and effects busses
• Effortless mixing with powerful automation tools
• Sweeten your tracks with reverb, delay, dynamics, modulation, tape and amp simulation, and more
• Control mix, effects, and instruments from external MIDI devices using Active Controller Technology (ACT)
• Burn mixes directly to CD, or export your project to popular audio and video formats, including QuickTime
• Upload songs and create custom streaming music players for your website with Cakewalk Publisher

SONAR Home Studio 7 is the easiest way to turn your PC into a full-fledged music production studio. You can record live instruments, vocals, or any audio source. You can easily edit audio, MIDI, and music notation. Add additional tracks using the included virtual instruments suite or audio and  MIDI loops. Bring your mix together with high-quality audio effects and mixing tools.  When you’re finished, share your music on the web or burn it to CD for fans, friends, and family. SONAR Home Studio 7 is the complete solution for creating and sharing your music--now easier than ever!

• Arrange and edit your project with an easy to understand user interface
• Recording, editing, and mixing tools are just a click away and always available
• Print music notation, lyrics, and lead sheets
• Build backing tracks fast with audio and MIDI loops using the new Loop Explorer
• Keep projects organized with Track Folders and Track Icons
• Mix like a pro using the new Console view with built-in Sonitus:fx EQ on every channel
• New Send Assistant simplifies audio routing and effects busses
• Control your mix, effects, and instruments from external MIDI devices using Active Controller Technology™ (ACT)
• Burn your mixes directly to CD, or export your project to popular audio and video formats, including QuickTime
• Upload songs and create custom streaming music players for your website with Cakewalk Publisher

Get Started Quickly
Get up and running quickly using the library of included project templates and assistant tools.

Hands on Mixing
Now it is even easier to mix your tracks. The new Console view allows for effortless mixing, and provides all the visual feedback you need to get the perfect mix.

Work Smarter
When you are ready to create music, the simplified user interface guides you through the process, making it easy to achieve professional results.

MIDI Made Simple
Editing and arranging MIDI is just as easy as audio. Just click on your instrument track and go to work with enhanced tools and a visually simplified interface.

Live the Dream
Realize the full potential of your music by adding backing tracks and instrumentation using the new Loop Explorer and included virtual instruments.

 

System requirements

 

System Requirements	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System*	Windows XP/Vista (32 bit)/ Mac OS X with Boot Camp
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Processor Speed	Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz,	Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz,
	AMD Athlon XP 1500+ or higher	AMD Athlon XP 2800+ or higher
RAM	512 MB	1 GB or higher
Graphics	1024 x 768, 16-bit color	1280 x 960, 24-bit color or higher
Hard Disk Space	100 MB program/application	4 GB
Hard Disc Type	Any	EIDE / Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or SATA
MIDI Interface**	Windows-compatible
Audio Interface***	Windows-compatible
Media Drive****	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD +/- RW Drive
Webserver Access*****	None		Available web server space with FTP access privileges