Just finished a project and trying to export in MP3 format.
Have done it before but now I am asked something about Cakewalk encoder upgrade/update?
What is this all about and due to the fact that Cakewalk no longer does any upgrades/development, how can I get 
what I need to do the job at hand?
 
Thank you in advance for any help/response. Greatly appreciated.
 
Gerry

which DAW are you using? I think it unlocked circa X3 when mp3 came out of copyright. For previous versions you may still need the unlock file.

I am using Sonar X3 producer.
And how would I proceed if it is unlocked?
 
Thanks.

sorry gerry I think it came unlocked in april 2017. you can still integrate the free lame encoder into sonar, i'll have a look for instructions
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com...th-SONAR-m1255631.aspx
 
a more convoluted possibility is that you take advantage of the free sonar home studio offer which should contain mp3 export:
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com...-m3718858.aspx#3719273

Yes it does after reading this I just opened HS and exported as MP3 no problem. 
But that free deal was to end yesterday. it might still be on. Look for my thread in Deals sub forum. 
 
If your stuck what I use most times is Gold Wave because it does batch conversion of any file format. 
I'm usually working with a whole album so I assemble the album as WAV 44/16 to burn to CD then Batch convert in Gold Wave to make a folder to upload to Sound Cloud or put on a stick to play in the car. 
Gold Wave if a good little wave editor and free to try forever. Made in Canada Eh! I paid the $50 for a lifetime deal because I use it a lot. 
http://www.goldwave.ca/release.php
 
 

To unlock the encoder see https://www.cakewalk.com/MP3
 

Thank you all for your input.
Problem solved. Got to unlock the encoder thank's to scook and obtained the free Home Studio thank's to backwoods.
 
Regards and good luck to all.