Oct 4, 2012 8:20 PM

SONAR X2 Producer's Track View

Cakewalk recently began shipping SONAR X2, which is available in three versions: Producer, Studio and Essential. Cakewalk customers can download their SONAR X2 upgrade directly from the Cakewalk Store or select music retailers. SONAR X2 offers tools for every element of the music production process, from getting a tone to releasing a final mix. Its Skylight interface is designed to let users move seamlessly among the elements, instantly going from recording to editing to mixing and back again.

According to Cakewalk, SONAR X2 Producer features unlimited audio and MIDI tracks; 32- and 64-bit versions; a 64-bit/384kHz audio engine; Windows 7 and 8 support via free update; R-MIX SONAR; Modular ProChannel; BREVERB SONAR VST and ProChannel module; ProChannel Console Emulator; QuadCurve EQ and Softube Saturation Knob; FX Chains plus ProChannel FX Chains; 20 virtual instruments; 59 audio and MIDI FX; enhanced Matrix performance view; integrated per-track arpeggiator; TH2 Producer amp simulator; linear Phase EQ and Multiband compressor; Automation and Take Lanes; Sound Cloud, MusicXML, and flexible export options.

Find full version details for SONAR X2 Producer, X2 Studio, and X2 Essential, and a Roland distribution partner for localized pricing and availability.

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