Cakewalk by BandLab

Cakewalk by BandLab is the new standard for the modern recording studio. Fueled by over 30 years in the relentless pursuit of innovation. The creative experience only SONAR offered: advanced technology, effortless workflow, and an interface that amplifies inspiration. The most complete music production software for Windows PC. Cakewalk by BandLab and all its world-leading features are available free to download via the BandLab Assistant client for Windows - your central hub on your desktop for your musical creative process.

Navigate your projects with the award-winning fully customizable Skylight Interface. Enjoy unlimited Audio, MIDI, Instrument, Loop, and Auxiliary Tracks in every project. Experience the industry-best audio engine, VST3, Touch, and all the leading technologies. Whether you are a songwriter, producer, or composer, Cakewalk by BandLab has the instruments you need to build your production from the ground up.

For tracking, mixing, or mastering, with FX ranging from the essential to the unique, It has you covered. Designed to emulate the layout of an analog console, build and upgrade your channel strip with an expandable library of ProChannel modules ranging from convolution reverb, resonant filtering, dynamic compression, and powerful EQ to tape and console emulation, peak limiting, and tube saturation.

Features and Highlights

Compose
Easily compose complete songs and performances with creative songwriting tools and instruments.

Record
Capture inspired performances with pristine quality and unlimited audio and MIDI tracks.

Edit
Fix mistakes, arrange parts, and manipulate pitch, time, and any other aspect of your recordings.

Mix
Achieve pristine pro-studio sounds and create big, clear, dynamic mixes with advanced mixing tools.

Master
Polish your finished mixes to perfection with built-in mastering tools.

Share
Export and publish your songs directly to YouTube, SoundCloud, Facebook, and more.

64-bit Mix Engine
The first to offer this precision audio technology, SONAR's advanced 64-bit mix engine delivers clean, dynamic, accurate mixes every time.

Resampling
Never worry about signal degradation again. You can always be sure your plug-ins are outputting the highest quality audio possible.

VST3 Support
SONAR supports the most stable, accurate, and efficient plug-in format for Windows machines so you can use more FX and synths in your project.

Touch-Enabled
Another industry first, SONAR’s compatibility with touch devices adds an analog feel and workflow-enhancing efficiency.

Windows 10
"Compatibility comes standard. We are always on top of the game, ensuring support on all the most current Windows platforms."

ARA Support
Harness the power of Audio Random Access for seamless integration of powerful and modern editing tools.