Cakewalk Sonar X1 Producer Music Production Software (Windows)

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Expand your production capabilities with Sonar X1 -- from easily editing your rhythm tracks to browsing more than 1,500 synth patches.

Cakewalk Sonar X1 Producer has everything needed to deliver the polished, "radio-ready" recordings that are expected in today's music industry -- all in one box. Included are all of Sonar's cutting edge music creation tools plus an unparalleled collection of world-class instruments and effects. From the innovative Skylight interface to the legendary, "big-studio" sound of the ProChannel console strip, Sonar X1 Producer is the ideal choice for anyone serious about music production.

Features:

- All of the features of Sonar X1 Studio and Essentials
- ProChannel
- Session Drummer 3
- Dimension Pro
- Mastering Effects
- Channel Strip Effects
- True Pianos
- Guitar Rig 4 LE

Skylight: Welcome to your workspace

Let's face it -- constantly shuffling and resizing lots of floating windows is so last decade. Precisely suited for today's music production, Sonar X1's unparalleled user interface design speeds up workflow and provides a clean and modern creation environment.

Smart Tools: Work smarter, not harder

Sonar's tools have been completely revamped for X1. Most things can now be done with a single implement that switches automatically based on context. And the tools work across all of Sonar's edit views, so whether you are working on arranging in the Track View or editing MIDI data in the Piano Roll View, the same tool works smoothly and consistently with no interruption to your creative flow.

Get Started: Ready, Set, Go!

It's more intuitive than ever to get read more started making music with Sonar. And it's easier than ever to get professional results. Sonar X1's Browser is packed with new Track Templates, FX Chains, Patterns and more that make getting great sounds literally just a drag and drop away.

Drag and Drop: Powerfully Simple

Thanks to Sonar X1's new Skylight interface, many things can be accomplished with a simple drag and drop. Drag in drum patterns, instrument riffs, virtual instruments and FX, and even entire multitrack setups complete with built-in processing. It's all so simple that you already know how to do more in Sonar than you probably think.

Included in Cakewalk Sonar X1 Producer:

- Session Drummer 3: Fix the timing of audio tracks with the click of a mouse.
- Dimension Pro: 4-Element Wavetable Sampling Synthesizer. Includes over 1500 patch presets, 8 GB of content.
- TruePianos Amber: Mix in any of the 30 surround formats. Perfect for A/V projects and video games.

Perfect for:

Musicians and producers who want one of the best production environments on the Windows platform. Teachers and students will benefit from using one of the industry leading applications for audio and music production.
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System Requirements

- Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32-bit)/Vista Service Pack 2 (32- or 64-bit)/Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)*
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.67 GHz/AMD Phenom Quad Core 9750 2.4 Ghz
- 2 GB RAM
- 1280x800 minimum screen resolution
- 4.5GB for minimal installation, 15GB for complete installation
- Sonar on DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R or DVD+/-RW Drive
- Sonar download: Broadband or better internet connection for download
- Cakewalk Publisher requires available web server space with FTP access

* Windows XP Media Center and Windows XP 64-bit are not officially supported. Sonar X1 Essential is a 32-bit application only but can run on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 888-CAKEWALK

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (11 ratings)
Submitted November 11, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Sonar X1 Producer is a great product and I recommend it to anyone looking for a fully featured DAW"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Cakewalk offers digital downloads or even DVD copies if you absolutely need it.
Sound
The sound quality is as good as the source, and the person mixing or mastering.
Features
There are many features from this DAW. There are plugins to get you started just about anywhere: Drums, Synths, Guitars, Orchestras, etc. They're not the best sounding plugins, but they're a great start. Guitar Rig 4 LE is a nice addition, as well as Z3TA+, True Pianos and Session Drummer 3.
Ease of Use
The features are great, but it can get overwhelming when you first start out. Luckily, there are video tutorials available on YouTube, as well as purchasable ones from the Cakewalk Website. There is definitely a slight learning curve.
Quality
The product is made well, but as with any program there will be a hiccup every now and again. I advise to save often. The interface is aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.
Value
All in all, overall a great DAW, packed with many features that can produce professional results.
Manufacturer Support
I've had to re-download a few things and they were sufficient at getting me what I needed.
The Wow Factor
I wanted a great product that competed with other DAWs such as Cubase and Pro tools. After reading reviews on the functionality I came to the conclusion to get Sonar X1 Producer and couldn't have been happier.

Musical Background:

6 years playing guitar. Also play piano, bass, and drums. I do vocals

Musical Style:

Rock, Acoustic
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