Cakewalk Sonar 5

Sonar 5 is here at last and its certainly going to give Cubase and Logic a run for their money. This version may be the one that finally moves it ahead of its competition in Europe. Check out its latest feature set:-

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.

* 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 box Collage
SONAR 5 Producer collage
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* 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

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Genelec 8030A Bi-Amplified Monitor

The Genelec 8030A is a powerful bi-amplified nearfield monitor system ideal for project and home studios, workstations, installations, and surround sound monitoring.
Purchase 2 units for a pair.

The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™) enclosure has rounded edges and a gently curved front and sides to achieve a very smooth frequency response and superb imaging qualities with minimized cabinet edge diffraction.

Like all Genelec 8000 Series monitors, the 8030A also features the advanced Genelec Directivity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™), a revolutionary flow-optimized reflex port design, optimized die-cast aluminium structure with extremely durable semi-matt finish and acoustically optimized metal grilles. Low distortion drivers are driven by dedicated amplifiers after sophisticated filtering. Magnetic shielding, overload protection circuitry and versatile room response controls are standard. The versatile mounting features include integrated rear support points for wall and floor stands plus a further 3/8" thread for mounting on the cabinet base.

Every Genelec 8030A monitor comes with an Iso-Pod(Isolation Positioner/Decoupler) as standard. The Iso-Pod is a clever mounting stand, which allows the system to perform in either the vertical or horizontal position. It also enables the acoustic axis of the monitor to be aimed at the listener, while acoustically and mechanically decoupling the monitor from the surface it is resting on.

If very large sound levels and a low cutoff frequency are required it can be complemented in stereo applications with the 7050A subwoofer and in surround applications with the 7060A subwoofer.

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