For amateur and professional musicians alike ever-advancing computer software has provided exciting opportunities for experimentation and development. CakeWalk SONAR is a digital audio workstation (DAW) that offers innumerable possibilities for anyone seeking a way of making music on their PC. There are different levels of membership which have different price points depending on what exactly you want to achieve and monthly subscription is an option.

Serious software

CakeWalk SONAR is not something that you can just download and very quickly start making complex music with. It is designed for people who have the time to really sit down and make the most of it. The interface is designed to resemble an analogue console so you are given a selection of faders switches and swinging needle displays. There are numerous instruments which enable the user to build entire pieces of music from the ground up. There is also a comprehensive range of effects which can be used to transform the sounds of those instruments. The software allows musicians total control over the recording mixing and production of their music. What's more it is constantly being updated and upgraded so as long as you're paying a subscription you'll never have an out of date version.

Worth a look

For serious musicians CakeWalk SONAR offers a comprehensive package of features and capabilities. Its versatility and range of instruments and functions make it well worth investigating.