Q: How to activate Cakewalk Sonar with BandLab Membership?

To import audio/MIDI files into Cakewalk, follow the steps given below:

• Open Cakewalk
• Create a new project or open an existing one
• Navigate to 'File'
• Click on 'Import'
• Choose the audio or MIDI file from your PC

To reduce latency while recording on Cakewalk, follow the steps given below:

• Open your Cakewalk account
• Open the 'Preferences' menu
• Navigate to 'Audio'
• Go to 'Driver Settings'
• Set the buffer size to a smaller value
• Use a dedicated audio interface with ASIO drivers for lower latency.

To use a MIDI controller with Cakewalk, follow the steps given below:

• Connect your MIDI controller to your computer.
• Open Cakewalk
• Navigate to the 'Preferences' menu
• Under 'MIDI', choose your MIDI controller as the input device
• Create a new MIDI track
• Choose your MIDI controller as the input to start recording

The minimum system requirements for Cakewalk Sonar include an operating system of Windows 10 or later, a multi-core processor, and at least 4GB of RAM. A compatible audio interface is recommended for best performance.

To know if Cakewalk Sonar is up to date, follow the steps given below:

• Open BandLab Assistant
• Navigate to the 'Updates' section
• Check for updates