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There is no limit to your creativity - so why expect less from your DAW? Whether you'e an aspiring artist or an established producer, SONAR X3 comes packed with world-class audio tools designed to give you the creative edge.

Create music in any style with cutting edge instruments, effects, and creative tools. Thanks to the award-winning Skylight user interface, SONAR X3 lets you move seamlessly in your production workspace, instantly going from recording to editing to mixing and back again. Produce flawless tracks with the 64-Bit Double Precision audio engine and upload polished mixes directly to YouTube and SoundCloud. Plus, SONAR X3 lets you do it all without limiting the number of tracks and plugins; all while supporting the latest technologies like VST3, multi-touch, and Gobbler cloud save.
Cakewalk Sonar X3

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  • Create and record with unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
  • Mix with unlimited effects, sends and busses
  • Move seamlessly across all your production tasks with Skylight Interface
  • NEW! Skylight Interface enhancements and color customizations
  • NEW! Comp multiple takes together instantly for the ultimate performance
  • NEW! Full support for VST3 synths and effects
  • Record and mix with the end-to-end 64-bit double precision engine
  • NEW! Save your projects to the cloud with Gobbler® integration
  • NEW! Improved video support including YouTube export
  • Program beats with your mouse using the Step Sequencer
  • Play and trigger loops in real-time with the Matrix View
  • Dial in searing guitar tones with Overloud TH2 SONAR amp sim
  • NEW! Track realistic drum grooves with Session Drummer 3
  • Create modern, electronic dance sounds with Z3TA+ Classic
  • Play and record with a total of 19 included instruments
  • NEW! Craft the perfect vocal performances with Melodyne Essential
  • Edit audio and MIDI, hassle free, with Smart Tool and Smart Grid
  • Get full control of the timing and feel of your tracks with AudioSnap
  • Custom touch support on touch-enabled devices running Windows 8
  • NEW! Get that epic, pro studio sound with the ergonomic ProChannel console strip
  • NEW! Includes 2 ProChannel modules: QuadCurve EQ and Softube Saturation Knob
  • NEW! Fine tune your mixes with the 18 included Nomad Factory Blue Tubes FX
  • NEW! Access Vintage-style world-class recording studio reverb with Nomad Factory BlueVerb
  • NEW! 51 total FX including the new Studio Mixing Suite and Engineering Suite
  • Share your music on SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, and now YouTube
  • Requires Windows 7 or Window 8

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  • Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Runs Native in 32/64-bit Windows
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom Quad Core 9750 2.4 Ghz or higher
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 1280x800 minimum screen resolution
  • 4.5GB for minimal install, 20GB recommended
  • Broadband internet connection for download
  • Cakewalk Publisher requires available web server space with FTP access