This video explores the reasons why the free DAW program called Cakewalk By Bandlab is converting to a paid platform. We will cover what to expect and the type of new features we will see. There are two versions that will be available. The first is called Cakewalk Next and the second version is called Sonar.
I also cover some features I would like to see for the new version of Sonar. There is a bit of a rant when I talk about previous versions of Sonar but nothing is directed at Bandlab. In fact, it was Bandlab that saved the Cakewalk brand. At the end of this video I explore many options for you to pursue.
Cakewalk By Bandlab will not be developed any further once these new platforms will be released. For this reason some people may want to find a different DAW application that is still free. If that is the case then I recommend Waveform Free.
https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free
Here is a list of other DAWs that I have personally used that I find to be good programs. These platforms will cost money.
Reaper
https://www.reaper.fm/
Studio One
https://www.presonus.com/en-US/studio-one.html
Cubase
https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/
The articles that were referenced in this video can be found in the following locations.
https://www.fastcompany.com/40566146/heres-why-gibson-is-bankrupt-no-its-not-because-rock-is-dead
https://www.strata-gee.com/gibson-stuns-music-world-shuts-cakewalk/
https://cdm.link/2017/11/gibson-just-killed-cakewalk-philips/
https://futuremusic.com/2017/11/29/why-did-gibson-dump-cakewalk/
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/cakewalk-sonar-platinum
https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2018/04/05/cakewalk-bandlab-free/
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