Cakewalk Announces Free 1.3 Update for SONARFree 1.3 Download for Registered Users Provides
Several Editing and Mixing Enhancements to SONAR October 15, 2001Cakewalk announced the release of the 1.3 update for their flagship SONAR digital multitrack recording system. SONAR includes the most advanced Windows technology available for recording, editing, and mixing digital audio and MIDI projects entirely on the PC. The SONAR 1.3 update includes several new editing and mixing enhancements. Registered SONAR customers can download the SONAR 1.3 update for free at www.cakewalk.com.
First released in March of this year, SONAR represents the next-generation of digital multitrack recording for Windows and assumes the flagship position in Cakewalk's music and sound software product line. SONAR's complete PC-based recording environment offers unlimited digital audio and MIDI tracks; a centralized interface design for improved creative workflow; advanced audio looping and editing tools; new DXi software synthesizer plug-ins; fully-automatable DirectX 8 audio plug-ins; new real-time MIDI FX plug-ins; and extensive audio loops and SoundFont libraries.
SONAR 1.3 editing and mixing enhancements
New Editing Features:
Audio Scaling -- Allows users to zoom in on quiet audio to make detailed edits without changing the track heights.
Extract Timing -- Users can extract the timing from audio to create tempo maps allowing for the seamless locking of audio clips and MIDI data with live-recorded tracks.
Scissors tool for the Track view -- Accessible on the Track view menu bar, the Scissors tool allows users to quickly split audio and MIDI clips on the fly; users can also click and drag to isolate a desired region.
New Mixing Features:
Offset Gain Stage -- Allows mix to be adjusted independently from envelopes via Dual Mode Gain and Pan Controls. This is a great way to adjust the overall mix without having to edit the automation.
Smoother Mixing via Envelopes -- By eliminating Gapping or Pausing for mix adjustments users can now make envelope changes and hear the results without any disruption to the audio signal.
Fade Tool Enhancement -- Now users have more flexibility in deciding what type of fade curve to apply to audio clips, with enhanced slow and fast curves as well as crossfades.
Pricing and Availability
Registered SONAR users can download the SONAR 1.3 update for free at www.cakewalk.com. SONAR users can also order the SONAR 1.3 update on CD-ROM for $5.00 U.S. plus shipping and handling. SONAR has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $479 U.S.; SONAR XL is $739 MSRP. For more information, visit their web site at www.cakewalk.com. | 
