{"id":24158,"date":"2016-01-25T18:04:05","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T22:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/?p=24158"},"modified":"2016-01-25T18:04:05","modified_gmt":"2016-01-25T22:04:05","slug":"5-new-features-that-make-sonar-steam-edition-a-great-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2016\/01\/25\/5-new-features-that-make-sonar-steam-edition-a-great-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Features That Make SONAR Steam Edition a Great Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re using Music Creator 6 or 7 on Steam, you already know how easy it is to set up and record with Cakewalk recording software. Now that you\u2019ve gotten some experience, it\u2019s time to take your productions to the next level with SONAR Steam Edition. A more inclusive DAW, SONAR Steam Edition combines the simple, easy-to-use layout of Music Creator with even more powerful tools and features for the ultimate recording and mixing experience.<\/p>\n

5: Creativity Without Limits<\/h2>\n

SONAR Steam Edition follows the same mantra as any SONAR: \u201cCreativity Without Limits.\u201d SONAR will help you take your creations to the next level with unlimited Input\/Output, Tracks, and Busses. You\u2019ll also gain the ability to route any track anywhere with Universal Routing Technology, great for recording FX, creating submixes, and tons of other creative uses.<\/p>\n

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Feature<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Music Creator 7<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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SONAR Steam Edition<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Simultaneous I\/O<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8 x 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Unlimited<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Audio Tracks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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32<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Unlimited<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Instrument Tracks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Unlimited<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Patch Points & Aux Tracks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Unlimited<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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4: Audio and MIDI Engine Updates<\/h2>\n

Thanks to SONAR\u2019s Rolling Updates, we\u2019ve implemented dozens of fixes and enhancements — and that\u2019s just to the Audio and MIDI engines! This means a cleaner, faster, smoother, and more efficient creative experience from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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3: More Audio FX<\/h2>\n

More FX means more creative potential, and when you want even more tools to shape your sound, SONAR has you covered. You\u2019ll receive a whole new suite of VST FX, and a few upgrades on the FX you already have like TH2. And those Style Dials you\u2019ve come to know and love? You get more of those, too.<\/p>\n

2: Expanded Clip Libraries and File I\/O<\/h2>\n

SONAR Steam Edition has a little something special that none of the other versions have. We added a whole toolset designed specifically for game developers — but anyone can use them! This means you get a free Sound FX library that can be used for any musical or post-production project. You can export clips directly formatted for RPG Maker. You can even import image files to create your own track icons for a speedier workflow!<\/p>\n

1: Great New Instruments<\/h2>\n

SONAR Steam Edition boasts an incredible upgrade to your synth collection. You get:<\/p>\n