Windows 7 Support-tested, ready, and recommended for use.VX-64 Vocal Strip-seven-stage processor optimized for shaping and sculpting vocal tracks.PX-64 Percussion Strip-seven-stage processor designed specifically for use with drums and percussion.Media Browser-the new hub for content access within SONAR supports multiple formats to preview and import all your loops, grooves, and MIDI patterns features presets to quickly grab content from your favorite locations.AudioSnap 2.0-updated audio quantizing and time shifting technology with new look and refinements to all the core controls, significantly improving workflow, plus improved offline rendering.Session Drummer 3-latest version of Cakewalk’s virtual instrument for easy and fast creation of drum tracks with a new UI, stellar sounding kits and patterns from top sound designers and drummers, more.

Integrated Arpeggiator-trigger Arpeggiations on MIDI or instrument tracks with in-depth control over all arp parameters.

Step Sequencer 2.0-the most powerful step sequencing capability in any DAW.

Matrix View-simple and flexible cell-based, non-linear audio and MIDI arranging with live triggering capability.

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Other upgrade paths are available, visit for details. An upgrade DVD is also available for an additional nominal fee for those customers with slower connection speeds or who prefer physical media. All SONAR V-Studio 700 customers and those SONAR customers who purchased SONAR 8 after July 1st are eligible for a free download of the 8.5 upgrade. Registered SONAR 8 Producer customers can download the SONAR 8.5 Producer upgrade for $99.00 and SONAR 8 Studio customers can download the SONAR 8.5 Studio upgrade for $79.00 directly from. SONAR 8.5 Producer has a street price of $499.00, SONAR 8.5 Studio $299.00, and are available at select music and sound retailers. Sonar 8.5 adds enhanced beat creation and arrangement tools, a new drum instrument loaded with kits and patterns, an enhanced audio timing toolset, new multi-stage effect plug-ins for drums and percussion sounds and vocal tracks, engine optimizations and stability improvements, and many additional workflow and technological advances, notably Windows 7 compatibility. Cakewalk has announced an upgrade for Sonar Producer and Sonar Studio.

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