
The graphics are snappier and cleaner, launch time has been reduced, and the metering is now more precise. The annoying 'flickering' that once plagued the DAW's visuals (especially when resizing windows) has been rendered a thing of the past. Cakewalk has made a concerted effort to optimise the performance of the audio engine and even the graphics - a welcome improvement after we took them to task about some graphics bugs last time around. Many of the most significant changes in Sonar 8 are not apparent upon first (or even second) glance. Sadly, though, Cakewalk Arpeggiator is out for this sort of track because, despite the audio FX Bin being available to Instrument Tracks, you can't use MIDI effects plug-ins with them. You can also split the Instrument Track manually - a thoughtful touch. Once you've done this, deleting the instrument results in the track being automatically split into separate audio and MIDI tracks, preserving any MIDI data and audio effects along the way. * The 8.5.2 Update for Windows XP, Vista, and, Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) versions of SONAR 8.5 is available as a free download to all registered SONAR 8.5 and V-Studio 700 customers at: Categories Product News, SONAR, V-Studio 700 Tags Cakewalk, DAW, download, patch, PC, plug-in, SONAR 8.5.Now Sonar users can open an instrument using a similarly dedicated track. Cakewalk’s delivery of timely product updates is an extension of Cakewalk’s commitment in providing the very best in product support for our customers.

All of these new and exciting features found in the SONAR 8.5.2 update are a direct result of active dialog with our users.

These enhancements also address various performance issues across the entire application.

The SONAR 8.5.2 update offers over 100 usability enhancements, plug-in/component optimizations, and new features. Today, Cakewalk announces a free update for SONAR 8.5 Producer and SONAR 8.5 Studio! Registered SONAR 8.5 Producer, SONAR 8.5 Studio, and V-Studio 700 customers can download the 8.5.2 update* for free.
