SONAR Home Studio

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SONAR Home Studio is a single player action game. It was developed by Cakewalk and was released on December 1, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

SONAR Home Studio is a Digital Audio Workstation for Windows 7, 8, and 10, transforming your computer into a personal music studio. It includes professional tools, loops, instruments, and effects for creating, editing, and mixing music. The software is part of the SONAR family, known for its use in creating music for films and games, and offers features such as TH3 Cakewalk virtual guitar amps and a Step Sequencer. It's a great platform for beginners in music production, with the option to upgrade to a more advanced application when ready.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The software offers a decent amount of virtual instruments and loops, making it suitable for beginners and casual users.
The interface is user-friendly and intuitive, with good tutorials and help content available for new users.
It provides good value for the price, especially for those looking for an entry-level DAW without a significant financial investment.

The software is plagued by bugs, crashes, and audio issues, leading to a frustrating user experience.
Gibson has ceased all development and support for the product, leaving users without updates or fixes for existing problems.
The MP3 export feature is an additional cost, which many users find frustrating given its importance in music production.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally praise the music aspect of the software, highlighting its accessibility and effectiveness for casual and aspiring musicians. Many recommend Samplitude Music Studio for its comprehensive features, while also suggesting Music Maker as a budget-friendly alternative. Overall, the software is seen as a solid choice for those new to music production, offering a user-friendly experience for recording and mixing.
- “A spiritual successor of sorts to Music Creator 7, SHS knocks it out of the park for those just looking to get into music production.”
- “I'm a casual user, that is, my musical interest comes in waves from year to year, so I'm not a professional by any means.”
- “After all, not all of us make a living out of music.”
- “Please consider using Samplitude Music Studio from Magix... this is also on Steam.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the software is generally criticized for being buggy, with users experiencing frequent crashes, particularly during specific sessions. While some have adapted to the glitches and report fewer crashes over time, the lack of effective crash reporting limits the potential for future improvements, leading to frustration among users. Overall, many feel that without ongoing support, the software is not worth the investment.
- “It's buggy as it is and without any future support, it's a complete waste of money.”
- “With time, I've learned to 'evade' crash-inducing manipulations. You just have to learn how to work with the software's glitches. It's not so bad and won't get in your way. I rarely get crashes now. The rapture session seems to cause most of them. If an instrument doesn't load, be patient and don't click anywhere. It might take 30 seconds or so and it'll load. One thing that I find troubling, however, is that through the countless crashes I've experienced, I've only had 2 crash reports to send. The software doesn't seem to be able to identify most crashes when they occur, and when you reopen it after a crash, it's as if you closed it normally - minus your unsaved work. If the software sends crash reports only 5% of the time, I don't see how it could improve itself over time.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing technical issues that hindered their ability to fully engage with the visual elements of the game.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is visually appealing, but users report that the underlying mechanics are not functioning optimally.