SONAR X3
Cakewalk has
announced the world-wide availability of three new versions
of SONAR
X3, which include new
core workflow enhancements and features like Color
Customization, Comping, VST3 Support, ARA integration,
Melodyne Essential, Tape Emulator, QuadCurve EQ Zoom &
Analyzer, and much more. Plus they've added new effects and
instruments including XLN Audio Addictive Drums, Nomad
Factory Blue Tubes FX, Lounge Lizard SONAR, and much more.
SONAR X3 ($99),
designed for value, offers unlimited track and bus counts
along with VST3 synth and effects support, 64-bit audio
engine, unlimited FX insertions, innovative "speed" comping,
YouTube export, direct Gobbler integration for cloud-based
backup and sharing, color-customizable "Skylight" interface,
12 software instruments, 27 effects, and much more.
SONAR X3 Studio ($199),
targeted to advanced home and project studios, adds Melodyne
Essential with deep ARA integration for state-of-the-art
pitch processing and audio-to-MIDI conversion. Other
standout features include the expandable ProChannel (create
your own custom mixer architecture, from vintage to modern),
the full version of Nomad Factory's Blue Tubes bundle to
capture the vintage sound of classic studios, precision
phase-linear EQ and multiband dynamics plug-ins for
mastering, saturation from Softube, 19 instruments, and 51
total plug-in effects.
SONAR X3 Producer ($499)
meets the demands of professionals who require a DAW with
the versatility to handle any kind of project. Features
include everything in the other SONAR versions as well as
XLN Audio's Addictive Drums for superior drums and
percussion, AAS Lounge Lizard Session's iconic electric
piano sounds and Strum Acoustic Session for realistic guitar
performances, the warmth and punch of the new ProChannel
Tape Emulator, "widescreen" fly-out spectrum analysis on
every ProChannel QuadCurve EQ, Tone2 BiFilter
filter/distortion processor, 57 total plug-in effects, and
full versions of both the Rapture and Dimension Pro software
synths for a total of 23 instruments.
Versions and Availability
All three SONAR X3 versions are available through music and
sound retailers around the world, as well as the Cakewalk
Store. Registered Cakewalk customers can download their
SONAR X3 upgrades directly from the Cakewalk Store or select
music retailers.
Please visit www.cakewalk.com for
complete version details and localized pricing/availability
options from their distribution partners.
Note: SONAR X3 has replaced SONAR X2 Essential because X3
goes far beyond what's "essential."