Cakewalk Home Studio Software

The Cakewalk Home Studio 2 Guide is a refreshing overview of one of the simplest home recording music softwares on the market today.

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Ironically I started my home studio recording using Cakewalk several years ago. It is the most user friendly PC home recording software available. In not only my opinion but the opinion of thousands…there is no better Windows software available for home musicians taking the step into the world of digital recording. Home Studio 2 provides you with everything you need to turn your PC into a powerful multi-track recording studio.

Cakewalk has the support for real-time DirectX effects, Dxi and Rewire software synths, MIDI FX plug-ins and ACID-format audio loop technology. Home Studio takes your music farther, faster and for less money than it’s competitors software products.

Key Features

• Record unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
• Mix with real-time audio and MIDI effects
• Plug and play DXi soft synths
• Create loops fast
• Supports ACID™-format, MP3, WAV, WMA and MIDI files
• ReWire support to integrate Home Studio Version 2 with Project5, Kinetic, Reason, and other ReWire synths
• Simultaneously record your whole band with support for multi-channel audio cards
• Record up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio
• Easier soft synth implementation
• Click and drag to paint drum tracks with new pattern brush and Drum Editing Grid
• Support for VST effects & instruments through included Cakewalk VST Adapter
• pyro Express CD maker and WAV ripper
• Support for all Windows compatible audio hardware through WDM, MME, or ASIO

Cakewalk Home Studio 2 Guide

Cakewalk Home Studio 2 XL

If you are a little more advanced in your knowledge and experience with software recording. You should step up to the more advanced version of Home Studio which is Cakewalk Home Studio 2 XL. Here are the features of XL:

Additional Tools and Loops in Home Studio 2 XL

For the musician, project studio producer, or dance/remix artist who’s looking for more value, Home Studio Version 2 XL provides all the capabilities of Home Studio Version 2, plus:

PowerFX Dyad DXi Sampler & Sample Library CD

Dyad DXi is an advanced SF2 sample player with a powerful arsenal of tools for sound manipulation. Includes an additional CD featuring a unique and versatile collection of samples to get you started.

• Cakewalk SpectraFX Combines essential processing (reverb, chorus, flange, EQ, distortion) into one efficient multi-effect plug-in. Use on multiple tracks simultaneously.
• Cakewalk Audio FX 1 Audio FX 1 is a series of essential plug-ins for mixing and mastering:
• Compressor/Gate — Tighten up your mix, bring out the vocals, add punch to tracks, and smooth out performances with a wide dynamic range.
• Limiter — Avoid distortion by keeping audio signals from exceeding a set threshold. Expander/Gate — Increase the dynamic range of your recordings.
• Dynamics Processor — An all-in-one plug-in that combines all three effects for more control over your mix.
• Cakewalk Audio FX 2 Warm up your digital audio and get killer tones with Tape Saturation and Guitar Amp Simulation.
• Cakewalk AmpSim — Add the classic sound of vintage guitar amplifiers to your audio, from light crunch to overdrive distortion. You can choose the amp model, speaker cabinet and other parameters.
• Cakewalk TapeSim — Uses advanced processing algorithms to apply the saturated warmth of analog tape to your digital audio. Control warmth, tape speed, EQ curve, hiss, and more.

Cakewalk Home Studio 2 Guide

System Requirements

• Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
• 500 MHz processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 100 MB free hard disk space
• 800x600 screen resolution/256 colors
• CD-ROM drive (for installation)
• MIDI Interface and/or Windows compatible sound card
• Note: Home Studio Version 2 is not compatible with Windows 95, 98 or NT.