Since BandLab took over Cakewalk there have been multiple updates. The updates have focused on fixing many stability and nuisance issues left over from the Sonar days. The biggest new features are additional time and pitch shifting capability and integration with the BandLab cloud platform.

TTS-1 is integrated into the main Cakewalk by BandLab download file. Melodyne, drum replacer, theme editor and Studio Instruments are optional (add-on) download files. The Melodyne provided is the same trial version available on the Melodyne website. It is so severely limited I consider it a waste of time and wish I had not downloaded it. I haven't tried the drum replacer or theme editor but have them if I ever decide to use them.

I've found TTS-1 and the Cakewalk Studio Instruments (drums, electric bass, electric piano and string section) alone are worth the download. Having access to a top of the line, full featured DAW for free is just the icing on the cake.

You have to open an account with BandLab and use the BandLab Assistant to manage the file downloads.


Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8
Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD
Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD
Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home