CakeTV (in HD) New!

CakeTV is now on the air!

We're pleased to announce four dedicated channels for your viewing pleasure. CakeTV will continue to expand and grow until it's an autonomous, sentient being bent on human destruction. Until then here's a rundown of what's currently showing.

First and foremost is SONAR University where you can dip your toes or dive head-first into a sea of SONAR knowledge. It's divided into three courses. Get Started will familiarize you with basic operation and Go Deeper will take you further into how certain features can be applied. When you're ready for more, the Master Class offers a comprehensive tour of SONAR's workflow as it relates to a particular aspect of music production.

The Artist Spotlight channel has the latest information on how the pro's use Cakewalk products and Backstage Pass gives a behind the scenes look at the various trade shows and events Cakewalk participates in all over the globe.

And if you've only got time for a snack, check out Quick Bytes for product promos, sneak peaks and more.

If for some reason you experience any trouble viewing CakeTV, here are direct links to the SONAR U videos on our YouTube channel.
 

SONAR: Get Started
Initial Audio Setup
Initial setup and configuration of SONAR. Covers setup of audio interface, project folders, and other settings to ensure optimal performance. How do the peeps at Cakewalk setup their own SONAR workstations? Find out now.

MIDI Devices and Controller Setup
Learn how to setup MIDI devices in SONAR (version 8.5 and earlier). This video covers basic configuration of keyboard controllers and control surfaces (including ACT, WAI, etc).

Plugin Manager
This Get Started video demonstrates the use of SONAR's Plugin manager to create custom plugin menu layouts that simplify your workspace.

AudioSnap 2.0
This Get Started video gives a comprehensive view of AudioSnap 2.0. It demonstrates how to quickly get working with AudioSnap, as well as explains all of the feature's parameters and settings.


SONAR: Go Deeper
PX-64 Percussion Strip
This Go Deeper video dives into the PX-64 Percussion Strip plugin. It shows each of its processors in action and explains when and how to use them.

AudioSnap 2.0 Drum Replacement
This Go Deeper video dives into one of the many useful things you can do with SONAR's powerful AudioSnap feature. Here, a poorly recorded kick drum track is salvaged by converting the performance to a MIDI triggered kick drum in Session Drummer 3.

AudioSnap 2.0 Slicing and Sampling
This Go Deeper video demonstrates how to slice audio with AudioSnap 2.0 and use those slices in Session Drummer 2.0.


SONAR: Master Class
"An Electronic Brain" NEW!!!
This Master Class shows the creation of a short piece of music. It incorporates the Matrix View, Step Sequencer 2.0, MIDI and audio recording, Browser, Track Templates and ProChannel.
Part 1
Part 2

Drum Production Episode II
This Master Class shows how to use SONAR X1's Browser, AudioSnap, Session Drummer 3, Step Sequencer, Track Layers, ProChannel, and more in the context of creating, arranging, and mixing a drum part from scratch.
Part 1
Part 2
Content Pack

Drum Production Episode I
This Master Class explores writing, arranging and mixing drums in SONAR.  Spotlighted are production techniques and workflow using Session Drummer 3, Step Sequencer 2.0, and PX-64 Percussion Strip.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5