M-AUDIO Strike – Virtual Drummer Instrument for Pro Tools

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.

• High-end audio engine sets a new standard both in sound quality and sonic character
• Flexible signal flow delivers huge range of sounds: from deep, brutal basses to delicate, crystalline leads
• Wave Scanning oscillators generate sounds of both a digital and an analog nature
• Innovative and intuitive features allow fast and easy creation of fresh new sounds
• Combination of simplicity with revolutionary, advanced features make MASSIVE ideal for both beginners and experts
• Easy-to-use knobs with dynamic value indicators, drag'n'drop modulation assignment
• Integrated step sequencers and an effects section with 17 master and insert effects
• MASSIVE uses the KoreSound™ format, ensuring perfect integration with KORE
• KoreSound™ Browser for easy searching of 600 KORE-configured sounds
• Advanced sequencing and remote features make MASSIVE perfect for live performance

• Mac OSX® 10.5 or higher, Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM
• Windows® 7(32/64 Bit) / Vista (32/64 Bit)/ XP (SP2, 32 Bit), Pentium® or Athlon® 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM

• Stand-alone
• Audio Units™
• VST®
• RTAS® under Pro Tools 7/8™,
• ASIO®
• Core Audio™
• Core MIDI™
• DirectSound™

For users of the AUDIO 4/8 DJ or a "TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified mixer" who wish to expand their set-up to include a hands on analog-style DJ system, can upgrade to TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO.

The AUDIO 4/8 DJ audio-interface or any "TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified" mixer can be transformed into a complete TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO digital vinyl system cost-effectively with this TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Upgrade Kit.

This kit delivers only the components you need (e.g. no audio interface).

Notification: The Multicore cables are not included with this package!

TRAKTOR PRO software with DVS plug-in, 2 control vinyl records/2 control CDs, manual

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.4.x, G4 1.67 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo family, 1 GB RAM
• Windows XP (SP2, 32 Bit)/Vista (SP1, 32 Bit, 64 Bit), Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM
• USB 2.0 Interface
• Computer configuration and system optimizations might be required.

Pro Suite is a collection of essential tools and instruments for today's audio professional - SONAR 7, Project5, Dimension Pro and Rapture.

Pro Suite offers musicians complete access to the same critically-acclaimed programs and sounds used by Grammy®-winning musicians, producers, engineers, and composers. Created by Cakewalk—the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording.

All of the tools included in Pro Suite are part of one seamless music-making experience, placing no limits on creative potential. Pro Suite gives you the power to create music from scratch; the highest audio quality; access to vintage and modern instrument sounds; studio-quality FX; timing and pitch correction; the most advanced mixing and bussing system; high-end mastering plug-ins; and more.

SONAR 7

Take a fresh look at your evolving music creation and production needs, and turn to SONAR 7 Producer Edition, the technology leading digital audio workstation. SONAR offers a remarkable experience that excels at every step of your production—from its inspiring, open and customizable environment, to intuitive music creation and editing tools, to polished mixing, editing and delivery—with the recognized best audio quality in the industry.
Project5

Creating music has never been easier. Make beats. Sequence with your favorite instruments. Perform live. The core experienceis fast, fun, and immediately gratifying. Get your creative juices flowing, even when you're feeling uninspired.
Dimension Pro

Combine real instruments with advanced synthesis for amazing sounds. Pristine, realistic, acoustic instruments. Thumping basses and cutting leads. Complex, evolving atmospheres. You get an immense 7 GB library and 1,500 production-ready presets. Plus get two free expansion sound packs.
Rapture

Power, elegance, control, and unbeatable sounds. Rich, hypnotic, and rhythmic basses, leads, and pads. Perfect for performing and designing the modern synthesized sounds igniting today's pop, dance, and electronic music. Plus get two free expansion sound packs.