Cakewalk upgrades PC-based audio tool

Post, Oct, 2004

BOSTON -- Cakewalk (www.cakewalk.com), a developer of music and sound software for the Windows platform, has introduced Sonar 4 Producer Edition featuring updated recording, editing, comping and navigation tools.

The release offers: the ability to edit the track folder composite clip; enhanced comping and editing features, including multi-clip slip edits, roll-outs, and fades; freeze tracks, effects, and synths with the ability to edit and arrange frozen data; a new navigator view; extended key binding enhancements, including keystroke-emulating templates for Cubase SX, Nuendo, Logic, Digital Performer, Samplitude, and other DAWs; multiformat surround mixing and editing with over 30 supported configurations; video thumbnail track with support for QuickTime, Windows Media Video, AVI and MPEG; and extensive export options.

Cost is $959, and Sonar 3 Producer customers can upgrade for $179.