Cakewalk has announced Sonar X2 – the latest version of their digital audio workstation for Windows.

Highlights of Cakewalk Sonar X2:

• Perform:
  • 21 virtual instruments
  • Thousands of sounds
  • Improved Matrix Performance View
  • Advanced Arpeggiator
  • NEW! TH2 Producer Amp Simulator
  • Improved low latency audio engine
• Record:
  • Unlimited audio/MIDI/instrument tracks
  • NEW -Take lanes
  • Pristine 64-bit/384kHz audio engine
  • Record as many inputs as your PC can handle
  • Monitor FX while recording
• Edit:
  • Improved Smart Tool
  • NEW – Smart Grid
• • Step Sequencer
  • AudioSnap
  • Roland V-Vocal
  • Loop Construction View
  • Enhanced Piano Roll View
• Mix:
  • Unlimited channels/buses/aux sends/inserts
  • NEW -Modular ProChannel
  • NEW -Console Emulator
  • NEW – BREVERB SONAR
  • NEW -Automation lanes and modes
  • NEW -R-Mix SONAR
  • NEW -ProChannel FX Chains
• Master:
  • Improved LP-64 EQ
  • Improved LP-64 Multiband Compressor
  • Peak markers
  • Bus waveform preview
  • POW-R dithering
  • 64-bit double precision audio fidelity
• Deliver:
  • Flexible export options
  • NEW – Integrated SoundCloud
  • NEW – MusicXML export
  • Export Video
  • Cakewalk Publisher
  • Print Notation
  • Burn CDs

Cakewalk Sonar X2 is expected to be released this fall. Pricing is to be announced. Starting August 1 through October 31st, when you purchase SONAR X1, you will get SONAR X2 for free once it becomes available.