EDIROL Cakewalk SONAR 7 STUDIO Edition (Win)

Don't sacrifice features for affordability SONAR 7 Studio Edition offers the best creative tools, and the most power of any digital audio workstation in its price range. Built upon the same core feature set as SONAR 7 Producer Edition, SONAR 7 Studio Edition gives users the edge in their productions from recording audio and MIDI, composing with virtual instruments, remixing with loops, mixing with professional effects, to delivery of a polished final track with the recognized best audio quality of the industry.

Unlimited Potential
SONAR 7 Studio Edition gives you the power to record, edit and mix unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI, and includes an ample array of audio effects, virtual instruments, and innovative technologies to maximize your creativity. These include the Boost 11 peak limiter, Dimension LE and Rapture LE virtual instruments, Active Controller Technology, AudioSnap non-destructive audio quantize, audio and MIDI looping tools with ACID-loop support, and much more. These are complemented by two virtual instruments from Roland, the Lexicon Pantheon SE Reverb, AudioSnap rendering with iZotope Radius, thousands of instrument sounds, over a gigabyte of sample content, and much more.

Powered by the Latest Technology
SONAR takes full advantage of the power of your machine; it's a powerhouse on today's multi-core PCs and Intel-based Macs (using Bootcamp). You can feel confident that you'll never be left behind, no matter how technology changes. Cakewalk has been first to innovate on Windows Vista, x64 processing, multi-core and multi-processor support, and 64-bit double precision audio quality, and we incorporate it seamlessly so all you need to think about is making music.

Make it Your Own
SONAR gives you the freedom to configure your studio to meet your unique needs. It's compatible with your choice of WDM or ASIO hardware from the stock sound card that ships with your PC all the way up to an SSL AWS 900+ console. If you're switching to SONAR you can load presets of keystrokes from your favorite applications and you can make your own. It features the best support for control surfaces and MIDI controllers, and you can expand your creative abilities with DSP cards, and third party VST, DirectX, and ReWire effects and instruments. Plus you can customize menus, toolbars, layouts, channel presets, track icons, color schemes, and more just the way you like it.

Backed by Unparalleled Support
SONAR is developed by musicians who listen, understand, and respond to the discerning needs of our customers, including Grammy and Emmy winning producers, engineers, and composers. When you choose SONAR, you are getting a complete package that includes regular updates, affordably priced upgrades, an unbeatable user forum, and the backing of world class customer service, and support that has made Cakewalk the musician's favorite for over 20 years.

Features:

    * Record and edit unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI with effects on input.
    * Get the perfect take with the best comping, editing, and take management tools available.
    * Create and edit MIDI in new and intuitive ways with an integrated Step Sequencer, Smart MIDI Tools, and other extensive MIDI enhancements.
    * Use AudioSnap to non-destructively fix audio timing with unmatched audio fidelity using the iZotope Radius time compression/expansion algorithm.
    * Make music with thousands of amazing instruments sounds from Dimension LE (including Garritan Pocket Orchestra), Rapture LE, Session Drummer 2; TTS-1 and Groove Synth (with genuine Roland sounds); and Drop Zone REX sampler.
    * Use Active Controller Technology (ACT) to get total control of virtual instruments, effects, and mixing from your MIDI controllers and control surfaces. Change your focus and ACT automatically remaps parameters
    * Connect any Windows-compatible MIDI devices, control surfaces, and WDM or ASIO audio interfaces.
    * Control and automate your virtual instruments with the enhanced Synth Rack. Group controls from multiple instruments together for ultimate tweakability.
    * Create backing tracks fast with MIDI groove clips and ACID-format loops.
    * Expand your sound with integrated support for VST, DirectX, and ReWire instruments and effect.
    * Score to video with a thumbnail track and output to 1394 FireWire devices.
    * Personalize SONAR's look and feel with a user configurable interface. Put your favorite features right at your fingertips.

BATTERY 3 is the professional standard for drums and percussion. The latest version of the acclaimed drum sampler fuses an extensive library with functionality and simplicity. A powerful new engine and a host of sound shaping options deliver tight, punchy drums while the user-friendly interface guarantees instant access and complete control. Whether electronic or acoustic, BATTERY 3 will have your drums rolling in no time.

• Professional DJ software, integrating industry-standard workflows into an intuitive and stylish interface
• Modular user interface featuring 4 playback decks with automatic beat-gridding of tracks, advanced beat detection and Sync Lock for perfect mixing
• 28 professional effects - tempo sync to any deck or route an external source through the industry-leading effects section
• Auto Loop makes it easy to create synchronized loops on the fly with precise control over loop In and Out points
• Fully featured 4-channel mixer, emulating the Xone: 92™ 4-band EQ and filters by Allen & Heath and three other high end equalizers
• Real-time track management with incremental search, Crate Flick artwork browsing, iPod™ and iTunes compatibility
• Play, cue, jog wheel control, hot cues, and loop setting / adjusting follow the same intuitive workflow as industry-standard hardware
• Automatic gain control based on perceived loudness; high-quality key correction
• Directly record your set to disk with the integrated recorder supporting internal and external audio input
• Supports multiple MIDI controllers and advanced MIDI assignments, as well as the sync'ing of external gear through MIDI clock functionality

Overview
The Focusrite Forté Suite is a channel strip RTAS and HD-compatible plug-in for Pro Tools based on the now-legendary Focusrite Forté recording console of the mid-'80s (original price for Forté console: $1.5 million).
Utilizing virtual vintage modules, Forté Suite brings Focusriteʼs sonic signature to Pro Tools through sophisticated modeling of the ISA 110 EQ and ISA 130 dynamics processors (including compressor, de-esser, and noise gate), the key modules from the acclaimed Focusrite Forté analog console. It also includes surround modes as well as graphical representations of EQ, compression, and related module curves. And its interface components closely resemble the ISA series modules treasured by audiophiles the world over.
Along with offering a host of powerful processing tools including a six-band EQ and a multi-channel compressor, gate, and expander, Forté Suite also features a sidechain input and frequency filters for the dynamics processors.
The Forté Suite can perform both as a channel strip plug-in and as individual ISA 110, ISA 130 dynamics, and ISA 130 compressor plug-ins. In addition, the ISA 130 compressor supports all Pro Tools surround formats.

Features
* ISA 110 Equalizer
* ISA 130 Multichannel Surround Compressor
* ISA 130 Expander
* ISA 130 Gate
* ISA 130 De-esser
* Side Chain input for the Compressor and Gate
* Frequency filters for the dynamics processors
* Classic-style, vintage GUI with additional graphical representations of the EQ, Compressor, and Gate
* Taps into the power of Pro Tools|HD Accel cards
* Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz
* The classic, vintage "Focusrite Sound”
* Support for Digidesign D-Control
* Internal clip detection
* Support for Pro Tools Delay Compensation

MASSIVE is a sonic monster – the ultimate synth for basses and leads. The analog concept belies the contemporary, cutting-edge sound it generates. The high-end engine delivers pure quality, lending an undeniable virtue and character to even the most saturated of sounds. The interface is clearly laid out and easy to use, ensuring you will have MASSIVE generating earth-shuddering sounds from the very first note.

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Part of what sets SONAR 7 Producer Edition apart from other DAWs is its ability to
aid in the creation of musical ideas. SONAR 7 goes beyond typical tape deck recording
functionality, offering tools, instruments, and ease-of-use that let you realize your
visions quickly.
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Intel® Centrino® Duo technology with
the new Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor
can be found in lighter, easier-to-carry
notebook PCs designed for musicians
on the move.It delivers the superior
performance demanded by sophisticated
digital audio workstations like SONAR,
so you can make the dream of a mobile
studio a reality. With unrivaled industry
leading performance, Intel® Centrino® Duo
based systems features fully integrated
Wi-Fi capability for internet connectivity
and collaboration with other musicians,
as well as amazing battery life.
Experience the performance of the Intel®
Centrino® Duo Mobile technology with
new Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor
based Platform:
•     Two mobile optimized execution cores
based on Intel® CoreTM microarchitecture
enabling 2X performance improvement
for faster execution of processor-
intensive tasks or multitasking when
compared to single core processor
solutions.*
•   Intel® 64 for 64-bit multimedia
instruction computing.
•   Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost for
improved multimedia performance.
•   Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
and PCI Express X16 graphics interface
offers faster redraws of complex audio
waveforms and enables high quality,
smooth video playback for scoring
your next soundtrack.
•  Intel® High Defi nition Audio provides
enhanced quality from onboard audio.