Sonar / Cakewalk

Use Sonar’s Sonitus Gate to achieve pumping reverb effects.

Get an even vocal level in Sonar without resorting to compression.

Get the visual feedback you need with custom metering in Sonar.

Save time and effort with these power-user techniques for Sonar.

Use Sonar's editing tools to tighten up your guitar solos.

Use Sonar X3's Take Lanes feature to build up multi-layered performances.

Recreating tape‑speed effects in Sonar X3.

Get creative with sends and buses in Sonar X3.

Craig Anderton explains his approach to creating a perfect cover version.

Find what you're looking for faster with Sonar X3's new Browser.

Use Melodyne Essential, included in Sonar X3 Studio and Producer, to turn your audio into MIDI.

As well as improving Sonar itself, Cakewalk have brought in some heavy-hitting third-party content. Does X3 have what it takes to tempt buyers away from other recording software?