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Stay Current With the Latest Audio Software

When it comes to audio mixing, recording and mastering, there are many varying types of software to choose from. Lets have a look at a few of them.

Audio software such as Steinberg Wavelab 6 integrates seamlessly into your existing studio environment, including full integration of outboard gear. External hardware effect units can be used like plug-ins in the master section. WaveLab 6 also now features remote controller support via MIDI, so that many WaveLab features can now be used even more intuitively through a tactile control surface, further speeding up workflow.

Cakewalk Sonar is developed by musicians who listen, understand, and respond to the discerning needs of our customers. Version 7 is the result of this active collaboration. SONAR 7 Producer Edition rounds out and extends its comprehensive offering of powerful creative tools with new developments which include:

• A complete MIDI overhaul with Smart MIDI Tools and dozens of other new features
• Introduction of the most powerful Step Sequencer found in any DAW
• True linear phase mastering plug-ins
• Internal sidechaining
• Delay compensation for external hardware
• Pitch to MIDI functionality with Roland V-Vocal 1.5
• Numerous workflow, mixing, and delivery enhancements throughout the application

In the latest Propellerhead Reason release, version 4, users are introduced not only to a number of powerful new Reason units, but also to completely new production concepts and ways of making music. We caught up with a selection of hardworking artists and veteran Reason users to find out how Reason version 4 works for them.
Your Reason rack just got bigger. All new Reason version 4 comes equipped with a brand new sequencer, a revolutionary groove tool, a stunning arpeggiator and a synth to end all synths. Welcome to Reason version 4 - the bigger rack.


For Mac users, Apple Logic Studio delivers everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, mix, and perform in the studio and on the stage. With three applications, instruments, effects, and a massive sound library, Logic Studio puts powerful music creation and production tools in one comprehensive package.


You really never can tell what Audio software they will come up with next. Staying up to date is important, and MusicXspot makes it easy.