Version 5 adds an arsenal of responsive instruments, more effects, and powerful editing tools including Roland® V-Vocal™ VariPhrase technology. These features are complemented by a double precision floating point engine that delivers dramatic increases in dynamic range. SONAR’s pristine 64-bit audio engine, seamless and accessible even on 32-bit computers, sets new standards for digital mixing. In addition, SONAR 5 introduces ground-breaking advances in RAM and native processing power on systems running Windows XP x64 Edition.
Key features
- NEW—PSYN™ II subtractive synth, Pentagon™ I vintage analog synth, Roland® GrooveSynth™, SFZ SoundFont sampler, RXP ™ REX Player groove box
- Additional instruments include TTS-1™, Cyclone™, and DreamStation™
- NEW—Perfect Space™ Convolution Reverb
- Additional effects include Lexicon® Pantheon™ Reverb, Sonitus:fx Suite (10 effects), many more
- NEW—Updated MIDI FX plug-ins
- NEW—Integrated inline audio and MIDI editing, arranging, and mixing all in one view
- NEW—Envelope automation drawing enhanced with tempo-sync patterns, freehand, more
- NEW—Object-oriented clip-based effects and editing including per-clip effects bin, clip-based effect automation, and more
- SONAR 5 Producer collage (click to enlarge)
- NEW—BitBridge™ enables 32-bit VST effects and instruments in SONAR’s 64-bit environment
- NEW—Remove DC offset during recording
- Dynamic Console View with per-channel EQ and assignable FX controls
- Freeze for tracks, effects, and synths—unloads plug-ins, frees RAM, frozen audio is editable, Quick Unfreeze allows for toggling, more
- SurroundBridge™—use your favorite stereo effect plug-ins in surround
- NEW—Advanced step recording
- Edit and print traditional staff notation
- Professional Project File Management Tools: manage large projects effectively with Navigator Pane and Track Folders; per project audio directories; consolidate project files for fast backup; search for associated files; more
- NEW—Video output to 1394 FireWire devices for high quality viewing with lower CPU and disk usage
- Sync to and send SMPTE/MTC for scoring external video
- OMFI & Broadcast Wave import/export for collaboration with Digital Performer, Logic, Nuendo, and Pro Tools studios
- Import formats: AIF, ASF, AU, AVI (with stereo or 5.1 audio), Broadcast Wave, MIDI, MP2, MP3, MPEG, MPG, OMFI, QuickTime 6, SND, WAV (including 32-bit float files), Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA), WMA9 Pro 5.1, WMA9 lossless, Windows Media Video, proprietary Cakewalk formats (.bun, .cwb, .cwp, .wrk)
- Export: WAV (including 32-bit float files), ACID™-format WAV, Broadcast Wave, AVI (with stereo or 5.1 audio), OMFI, MIDI, MP3 (30-day trial encoder), QuickTime 6, Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA), WMA9 Pro 5.1, WMA9 lossless, Windows Media Video (with stereo or 5.1 audio), and proprietary Cakewalk formats (.cwb, .cwp); other audio formats supported via external command line encoders
Musician's Choice
SONAR 5 offers all the world-class instruments, effects, and creative technologies you need to bring your inspiration to life.
- Watch the new video highlighting the new instruments and MIDI effects in SONAR 5.
- Record and edit unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI using effects on input including the new Perfect Space™ Convolution Reverb, Sonitus:fx Suite, and more—31 audio and 8 MIDI effects in all
- Includes 8 responsive virtual instruments: two synths with genuine Roland® sounds; vintage analog synths; REX™, SoundFont, and groove samplers; and more
- Recall every element of a sound: mix, effect, and instrument settings with one click using Track Templates
- Loop record live audio and MIDI to track layers, then use enhanced comping tools to assemble the perfect take
- Create backing tracks and remixes fast using MIDI groove clips and ACID™-format loops with per slice control of pitch, gain, and pan
- Expand your sounds and effects with native support for VST and DirectX plug-ins, and ReWire clients like Project5 and Reason
- Use any Windows-compatible WDM or ASIO audio interface (including Pro Tools | HD or M-Box), integrate hardware-based MIDI devices and control surfaces from Roland, Tascam, Mackie, and others
Flexible Samplers
SONAR 5 comes stocked with 3 versatile samplers that allow you to work with many different sample formats including REX™, SFZ and ACID™ loop files.
- RXP™ REX Player groove box
- SFZ SoundFont sampler
- Cyclone™ groove sampler
Huge Analog Synths
Take synthesis to a whole new level with PSYN™ II subtractive synth and Pentagon™ I vintage analog synth. These synths feature critically-acclaimed rgc:audio technology, with the pristine, high-quality sound that musicians and sound designers look for in their instruments.
- PSYN™ II subtractive synth
- Pentagon™ I vintage analog synth
Track Freeze
Freeze tracks, effects, and synths to save valuable CPU resources. Unloads plug-ins, frees RAM, frozen audio is editable, Quick Unfreeze allows for toggling, and more.
Authentic Roland® instruments
Featuring industry-standard samples from the Roland® library, Roland® GrooveSynth™ and TTS-1 GM2 synth offer brilliant sounds that are perfect for all genres of music. Whether you are looking for searing leads, booming drums, or classic instruments like pianos, these instruments deliver with the quality you have come to expect from the Roland® name.
- Roland® GrooveSynth
- TTS-1 GM 2 synth
Loop Construction
SONAR features powerful loop editing and composition capabilities with slice-based control of gain, pitch, pan. First introduced in Cyclone DXi, this functionality has been incorporated into the Loop Construction view and enhanced by giving you envelope automation control over these parameters. Slice preview with auto-loop simplifies marker placement and adjustments during the loop construction process.
Now you can take any audio loop and make it your own, manipulating it to perfectly work harmonically and sonically with your projects. Create backing tracks easily or chop up loops to create sensational remixes.
Producer's Edge
With SONAR 5 you get a comprehensive set of editing, mixing, and delivery options in one integrated environment.
- Get higher-quality mixes with SONAR’s cutting edge 64-bit double precision floating point engine with full delay compensation
- Keep pristine audio quality with support for 32-bit float files and up to 500 kHz sampling rates
- Accomplish powerful vocal edits including pitch correction, phrasing adjustments, harmonization, and much more with V-Vocal™
- Flexible mixing with 30+ surround formats, effects, on-the-fly bussing, vector envelopes, pan laws, configurable meter ballistics, more
- Configure SONAR the way you like with custom layouts, color schemes, even use keystrokes from other audio applications
- Deliver projects in virtually any format, bit-depth, or sampling rate: POW-r dithering; Windowed Sync sample rate conversion; external command line encoder support; OMFI and Broadcast WAV for collaboration with Pro Tools; QuickTime; MP3*; more
- Prosoniq MPEX time scaling—a superior time scaling algorithm that is great for matching audio to video or for loop/sample authoring
- SONAR 5 includes a 32-bit version and the first native 64-bit digital audio workstation. 64-bit** version experiences 20-30% processing performance gains and can access 128 GB of physical RAM
*Includes 30-day trial MP3 Encoder
**Requires Windows XP x64 Edition
Roland® V-Vocal™ Variphrase Technology
SONAR 5 Producer Edition introduces Roland® V-Vocal™ to the world. This new vocal processor features state-of-the-art VariPhrase technology—a producer's dream for working with vocals. Use this powerful tool to create perfect vocal tracks, accomplishing edits you never imagined possible.
- Based on VariPhrase technology—a unique technology developed at Roland that allows you to control the tempo and pitch of audio phrases in real time with virtually no sound quality degradation
- Powerful vocal processing: automatic pitch correction, vibrato, and more
- Adjust the phrasing and dynamics of your vocals or rephrase an entire audio region
- Easily add harmonies or choirs to your projects
Amazing Reverbs
SONAR 5 Producer Edition features some of the finest reverbs on the market today including new Perfect Space™ Convolution Reverb, Lexicon® Pantheon™ Stereo and Surround Reverbs, and the Sonitus:fx Reverb. Emulate virtually any acoustic space you desire.
- Perfect Space™ Convolution Reverb
- Lexicon® Pantheon™ Reverbs
- Sonitus:fx Reverb
SONAR 5 x64 Edition
SONAR 5 is the first native 64-bit digital audio workstation on the market. SONAR 5 ships as both a 32-bit and 64-bit application, and the 64-bit double precision floating point engine is accessible in both applications. SONAR 5 sees a 20-30% performance gain when installed in a 64-bit PC using Intel EM64T and AMD64 processor and Windows XP x64 Edition. In addition, Intel EM64T and AMD64 based systems can access up to 128 GB of RAM that opens up new worlds when using samplers and audio loops.
BitBridge™
A primary barrier to making the leap to the 64-bit environment has been the lack of plug-ins available. SONAR 5’s BitBridge™ sweeps aside any resistance by enabling the use of 32-bit VST effects and instruments in SONAR’s 64-bit environment. BitBridge technology extends the viability and use of your favorite VST plug-ins; ensures future compatibility of freeware, even for the most obscure, independently developed shareware plug-ins.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Operating System: Windows XP
- Processor Speed: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1500+
- RAM: 128 MB
- Hard Disk Space: 100 MB
- Hard Disk Type: Any
- Graphics: 1024 X 768, 16-bit color
- MIDI Interface: Windows compatible
- Sound Card: Windows compatible
Recommended
- Operating System: Windows XP/x64*
- Processor Speed: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz+, AMD Athlon 64 2800+
- RAM: 512 MB
- Hard Disk Space: Multiple GBs
- Hard Disk Type: EIDI/Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or SCSI Hard Drive
- Graphics: 1280 X 960, 24-bit color or higher
- MIDI Interface**: Windows compatible
- Sound Card: WDM or ASIO compatible
Please Note:
- SONAR 5 does not support Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, or 2000.
- DVD-ROM required to install SONAR 5 Producer Edition.
- QuickTime support requires QuickTime 6 or higher.
- New customers purchasing SONAR 5 will be required to register the product within 30-days of installation for continued use. If you purchase through Cakewalk.com, you will be auto-registered using your purchase information.
