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Cakewalk Sonar vs Pro Tools

Cakewalk Sonar

cakewalk.bandlab.com

Pro Tools

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FigureCakewalk SonarPro Tools
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOS—Yes
Plans published025
Spec score · Music Production Software5.9 (#28)8.5 (#4)

Plans

Cakewalk Sonar

No plans published.

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Pro Tools

  • IntroPrice not published
  • IntroPriced on request
  • Artist$9.99 a month
  • Pro Tools Artist$9.99 a month
  • Pro Tools Studio$34.99 a month
  • Artist$99 a year
  • Studio$34.99 a month
  • Pro Tools Ultimate$99 a month
  • Studio$299 a year
  • Ultimate$99 a month

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In their own words

Cakewalk Sonar

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Pro Tools

Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing audio on Windows and macOS. It includes MIDI tools, virtual instruments, samples and arrangement features for music production. Recording options include loop recording, playlist comping, punch-in recording and support for up to 256 simultaneous audio inputs. Editing tools include Elastic Audio, clip gain, pitch manipulation and audio-to-MIDI conversion, alongside Slip, Grid, Shuffle and Spot modes. Mixing features include automation, flexible routing, folder tracks and plugins, with spatial rendering for Dolby Atmos and Audio Vivid. Studio and Ultimate include video tracks and timecode for sound-to-picture work. Intro is free forever and lists up to 8 audio, instrument and MIDI tracks. Artist costs $9.99 a month, Studio costs $34.99 a month and Ultimate costs $99 a month. Avid specifies 16 GB RAM, 15 GB free installation space and an internet connection for installation and activation. Community support is available; direct support cases or calls require an active support contract, subscription or Avid Support Code.

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