New features

Below is a list of some of the new and updated features in the latest version of Cakewalk.

For current and previous release notes, visit www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk/whats-new.

New in Cakewalk 2023.09:

Version 2023.09 is primarily a maintenance release and includes bug fixes for user reported issues.

 

Important: All Cakewalk products require activation. Changes to the activation server require that all earlier versions of Cakewalk by BandLab must be updated to version 2023.09 in order to activate successfully. Earlier versions will cease to activate in the future.

New in Cakewalk 2022.11:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2022.11 release:

Misc. enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2022.09:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2022.09 release:

Misc. enhancements

Optimizations

New in Cakewalk 2022.06:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2022.06 release:

Loop and punch recording enhancements

Mackie control surface improvements

Support for local help

Misc. enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2022.02:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2022.02 release:

Misc. enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2021.12:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2021.12 release:

Nested track folders

Misc. enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2021.11:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2021.11 release:

Solo, Exclusive Solo and Solo Override improvements

New in Cakewalk 2021.09:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2021.09 release:

Export enhancements

Improved AudioSnap transient detection

Misc. enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2021.06:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2021.06 release:

Improved input/output port naming for hardware and software ports

Improved dropout management

Misc enhancements

Optimizations

New in Cakewalk 2021.04:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2021.04 release:

Integrated BandLab library access

Tempo track and Tempo Inspector

PC2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier ProChannel module

Loop current arrangement

Convert between MIDI continuous controller (CC) events and automation envelopes

Optimizations

Misc enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2021.01:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2021.01 release:

Arranger section inclusion of outlying MIDI notes

Absolute time in Arranger tracks

SSO (Single Sign-On) for Cakewalk activation

Optimizations

Misc enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2020.11:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2020.11 release:

Articulation Maps

In-app activation/refresh

VST instruments can use custom instrument definitions

ARA/Melodyne algorithm picker

Piano Roll view enhancement

VST3 enhancements

Misc. enhancements

Optimizations

New in Cakewalk 2020.09:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2020.09 release:

Automatic Picture Cache management

In-app updater

New in Cakewalk 2020.08:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2020.08 release:

Multiple Arranger tracks

Arranger section types

Arranger templates

Show and edit MIDI automation on Instrument tracks

Enhanced ‘Instrument Track Per Audio Output’

Workspace enhancements

Classic Creative Suite audio effects

Channel Tools plug-in

New FX Chain presets

Export to Standard MIDI File

Misc. changes

New in Cakewalk 2020.05:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2020.05 release:

Dynamic waveform scaling when changing clip automation

Mono plug-in support changes

Improved mouse wheel handling

Misc. UI enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2020.04:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2020.04 release:

Arranger track

ProChannel module presets

Copy/paste settings between ProChannel modules

Append per-output Instrument tracks

Misc. changes

New in Cakewalk 2020.01:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2020.01 release:

Multi-timbral soft synth enhancements

Show/hide Aim Assist text in Time Ruler

CPU metrics in Performance module

Experimental aggressive task scheduling model

New in Cakewalk 2019.11:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2019.11 release:

ASIO improvements

Workspace (Lens) enhancements

Tool changes

Show/hide muted takes in parent track

Instrument support for Mackie Control surface

Misc. UI changes

Optimizations

New in Cakewalk 2019.09:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2019.09 release:

Duplicate Selected Clip(s)

Take lane enhancements

Editing enhancements

Piano Roll enhancements

Plug-in enhancements

Auto Crossfade toggle in Track view

Improved Reset/Panic

Mackie Control enhancements

Improved audio dropout diagnosis

Play List enhancements

Insert Audio track and MIDI track shortcuts

Updated transport behaviors

Updated ‘Basic’ Workspace

Improved compatibility with older SONAR WRK files

New in Cakewalk 2019.07:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2019.07 release:

Comping and Take lane enhancements

Smart tool customization

Center Control Bar modules

Help Module info for clips

Selection markers in time ruler

Loop and Punch marker enhancements

Show audio/MIDI device change notifications

New in Cakewalk 2019.05:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2019.05 release:

ARA 2 support

Multi-clip slip stretching

Instrument track Input Gain parameter

Updated zplane élastique v3 audio stretching and pitch shifting

New in Cakewalk 2019.03:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2019.03 release:

Arpeggiator Rate Lock toggle

New in Cakewalk 2019.01:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2019.01 release:

Ripple Edit indicator

New user forum

New in Cakewalk 2018.11:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.11 release:

Export Control Bar module / Publish to BandLab

BREVERB 2 Cakewalk

TH3 Cakewalk Edition amp simulator

New in Cakewalk 2018.09:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.09 release:

zplane élastique audio stretching and pitch shifting

Specify default stretch methods in Preferences dialog

Customize Project Open notification affirmations

New in Cakewalk 2018.08:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.08 release:

Show/hide toast notifications

New in Cakewalk 2018.07:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.07 release:

Status update while loading projects

Rename Clip context menu command

Double-clicking audio clips opens the Clip Properties Inspector

Aim Assist enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2018.06:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.06 release:

Note draw duration buttons

Improved continuous controller drawing

VST Scan enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2018.05:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.05 release:

Show custom channel strip colors in all themes

Phase and Mono/Stereo Interleave buttons in Track view

Enable/disable Auto Track Focus in Piano Roll view

Move/copy notes between tracks in Piano Roll view

Language switching

Clean Audio Folder enhancements

New in Cakewalk 2018.04:

In addition to workflow enhancements and bug fixes, the following new features are introduced in the 2018.04 release:

Apply settings from a track template to an existing track

Dark Piano Roll view with Tungsten theme