Bandlab Cakewalk being released for free

Gargamel314 · Post by **Gargamel314** » Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:38 pm

I'm currently installing the newest version of this just to check it out. It's apparently the Platinum version of Sonar, but they have apparently removed some of the third party plugins that they found "unnecessary." Apparently this version is 100% free with no commitment whatsoever. I'm excited to try it. Enjoy:

Check out this article here:

https://ask.audio/articles/sonar-daw-is ... s-100-free

And their forum post (Cakewalk Forums) here:
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Cakewalk-By-B ... 43935.aspx

narkosys · Post by **narkosys** » Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:38 pm

Thanks for the link. Going to check it out.

MikeVVught · Post by **MikeVVught** » Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:18 pm

Now waiting for the Mac version...

Ksynth · Post by **Ksynth** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:48 pm

Seems like a sweet deal but perhaps I missed some catch?

Gargamel314 · Post by **Gargamel314** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:47 pm

It looks to me like they are giving us the engine for free but will be charging for soft synths, effects processors, and other plugins in the future. I mostly work with MIDI so I'm not sad about this arrangement! Also, they may begin charging a subscription fee if you want updates.

skinmechanic · Post by **skinmechanic** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:16 am

I'm not too bothered it only comes with the core engine since I had X3 Producer anyway, so all the plugins and extra's for that work with this anyway. Plus most of my plugins have a VST variant so I can load them in to this. It does come though with channel strip affects and a few other bits anyway as part of the deal. I was looking for a 2nd DAW (Windows based), as I mainly work with Logic on a Mac but wanted to move back over to Windows for another DAW so this is perfect, touch control with the Surface Book 2 is excellent too, the Surface dial works seamlessly along with touch for the majority of the interface.

Bachus · Post by **Bachus** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:49 pm

Gargamel314 wrote:It looks to me like they are giving us the engine for free but will be charging for soft synths, effects processors, and other plugins in the future. I mostly work with MIDI so I'm not sad about this arrangement! Also, they may begin charging a subscription fee if you want updates.

Offcourse they need to make money, nothing is free in our current world..