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CakeTalking FAQ
Cakewalk SONAR 8: Order New Units and Upgrades Here
If you use JAWS for Windows, you'll want to learn more about the CakeTalking for SONAR scripts and tutorial
package from Dancing Dots that has empowered blind audio producers from all over the world to get the most out of SONAR since the year
2000.
Cakewalk SONAR converts your PC into a multi-track,
digital audio recording studio! You can record synthetic instrument sounds from your electronic,
MIDI keyboard attached to your PC. Set SONAR's track source to audio and
blend in acoustic sounds using your microphone connected to your sound card! Mix it all down to two-track stereo in various popular audio formats such as mp3, .wav or Windows Media. Burn to CD, E-mail to a friend or upload to your website.
SONAR 8 STUDIO and PRODUCER EDITIONS
SONAR 8 has finally arrived and version 8 adds
many user-requested features along with innovative new technologies,
instruments, and effects.
SONAR 8 provides everything needed for
recording, editing, mixing, and mastering—from exclusive features to
ignite creativity to groundbreaking technologies that keep you in control.
With unlimited tracks, creative tools, and the most complete delivery
capability between other DAWs, SONAR is the best choice in a digital audio
workstation.
New features for SONAR 8 Producer
include:
- Workflow and performance enhancements
- Editing enhancements
- Recording enhancements
- Mixing enhancements
- Control Surface enhancements
- Beatscape 16-part looping instrument
- TruePianos Amber VSTi
- Dimension Pro 1.2 w/ Digital Sound Factory Vol. 2 Classic Keys Pack
and the Hollywood Edge Sound FX Pack
- Channel Tools
- TS-64 Transient Shaper
- TL-64 Tube Leveler
- Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 LE
- And much more
Check out the comparison chart
to see the differences between SONAR 8 Studio
and Producer so that you can pick the version that is right for you.
System Requirements
| System Requirement |
Minimum |
Recommended |
| Operating System* |
Windows XP |
Windows XP/x64**/Vista (32 and64-bit)*** |
| Processor Speed |
Intel® Pentium® 4 1.3 GHz or
AMD Athlon™ XP 1500+
or higher |
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz [EM64T]
AMD Athlon™ 64 2800+
or higher |
| RAM |
512 MB |
1 GB or higher |
| Graphics (resolution, color depth) |
1024x768, 16-bit color |
1280x960, 24-bit color or higher |
| Hard Disk Space |
200 MB for full program installation |
30 GB |
| Hard Disk Type |
Any |
EIDE/Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or SATA |
| MIDI Interface**** |
Windows-compatible |
| Audio Interface***** |
Windows-compatible |
WDM- or ASIO-compatible****** |
| Media Drive******* |
DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/- RW
Drive
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* SONAR does not support Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP x64
** Required to connect external MIDI devices
*** Required for audio playback
**** Recommended audio devices Dancing Dots can supply.
***** SONAR is presented on DVD media. DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/- RW Drive
required for installation.
Quicktime support requires QuickTime 6 or higher.
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- Note to blind users:
CakeTalking for SONAR 8, a script and tutorial package that delivers easy access to the power of SONAR to blind musicians and audio producers, was released in March, 2008. It requires JAWS version 7.10, 8.x or 9.x. You must use an English keyboard layout and an English version of SONAR. If you want
to purchase or upgrade JAWS for Windows, Dancing
Dots is authorized to sell it to you. In fact, Dancing Dots represents
not only Freedom Scientific, but most of the major manufacturers of
assistive technology and music supplies.
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CakeTalking and Sibelius Speaking on the same computer.
TranzPort wireless control surface by Frontier Design Group is a very handy add-on to SONAR.
Online Purchasing
If you have purchased SONAR 7 Producer or Studio in the month of September, you are entitled to a free upgrade. Just fill out the upgrade coupon below and receive a free upgrade to SONAR 8.
Download the free upgrade coupon.
Cakewalk SONAR 8 Studio Edition
List Price $479, Our Online Price $299
Cakewalk SONAR 8 Producer Edition
List Price $619, Our Online Price $499
Cakewalk SONAR 8 Academic Studio Edition
Our Online Price $199. List Price $269. Please fax proof of affiliation with accredited
school or church or proof of full-time student status such as a copy of
an acceptance letter or student ID card to 610-783-6732.
Cakewalk SONAR 8 Academic Producer Edition
Our Online Price $399. List Price $539 Please fax proof of affiliation with accredited
school or church or proof of full-time student status such as a copy of
an acceptance letter or student ID card to 610-783-6732.
Upgrades to SONAR 8 Studio Edition
Upgrades to SONAR 8 Producer Edition
Upgrade to Full Version of Dimension Pro
The Dimension Pro software synthesizer
combines real instruments with advanced synthesis, giving you endless sound possibilities.
Upgrade to Full Version of Rapture
The Rapture software synthesizer
is capable of producing rich, hypnotic, and rhythmic basses, leads, and pads, It's perfect for performing and designing the modern synthesized sounds for pop, dance, and electronic music.
Digital Audio and MIDI Equipment
Accessible Workstations
MIDI musical keyboards and other Equipment
Digital Audio Soundcards
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