Sonar Archives

Qu-Bit Electronix Nautilus: sub-nautical sonar delay

27 Sep 2022 in Synths

Nautilus is a complex delay network module inspired by the pings of sonar used in the navigation and exploration of sub-nautical environments.

Best Sample Packs this Week: HERZ-OG, Granulizer, Everwave, Harmonium, Room Tones USA

28 Feb 2020 in Studio, Synths

Welcome to our new series of weekly round-ups, bringing you the best and boldest offering sin the world of sample packs and instruments! Some cracking products in our first issue, too. Check 'em out.

Top 7 Free DAWs The Best freeware for music mixing and recording

Top 7 Freeware DAWs: The best free music recording and mixing software

03 Nov 2019 in Other, Studio

In an industry saturated with all types of audio production software, there are not that many options of digital audio workstations – especially free ones. As much as it pains me to say it, Pro Tools has ...

BandLab rebrands Sonar as Cakewalk and sets it free on Windows

05 Apr 2018 in Studio

After acquiring the Cakewalk brand and assets from Gibson, BandLab is rebooting Sonar, a popular "alternative" DAW, as Cakewalk by BandLab. The software is completely free to download for Windows!

RIP Sonar! Gibson ceases development of all Cakewalk products

21 Nov 2017 in Studio

Shock news! Gibson has pulled the plug on Sonar and all other Cakewalk products. User support will continue as well as access to online assets but it's all over for Sonar users.

The Hog Shed Monster Synthesizer Sequencing Brain

24 Aug 2017 in Synths

Is The Hog Shed Monster some kind of mystic steam punk creature strapped to the underbelly of a Harley Davidson? Or a hunk of wood with a sonar controlled 4-voice wavetable synth inside?

Cakewalk Sonar gets a couple of things – I miss major updates!

06 Jun 2017 in Studio

Cakewalk turns 30 years and Sonar gets a couple of little updates. It's just not as exciting as it used to be when they had major updates and new-release parties.