Cakewalk Guitar Track 3: 32-Track Recording Studio. The revolution starts here ...
Introducing the all new Guitar Tracks Pro 3the revolutionary new PC recording software that gives you the freedom to create music anywhere, anytime, without worrying about technologythe freedom to forget about the tools and focus on your music.
Guitar Tracks Pro includes everything you need to deliver professional resultsno expensive hardware is required. You get a 32-track digital recorder and virtual mixing console; IK Multimedia's Amplitube LEa special edition of the leading guitar amp plug-in; high-quality effects; powerful looping tools with full ACID-loop support; a chromatic-tuner; a metronome; and a complete library of backing tracks.
With Guitar Tracks Pro 3 you get the best of both worldspro quality production tools and the speed and ease of your old portable multi-track. So start your own revolution with Guitar Tracks Pro 3 and set your music free.
Key features
When it's time to take their music to the PC, more guitar players and singer-songwriters rely on Cakewalk music software than anything on the market today. Key features include:
- Familiar multitrack recorder interface
- Record and play back up to 32 audio tracks
- Arrange music with point and click ease
- Extensive audio editing capabilities
- Superior sonic qualityup to 24-bit/96 kHz
- Record your whole band using up to 32 inputs and outputs through multi-channel audio hardware
- 32x8 internal Mixing Console
- Mix and record using up to 32 simultaneous real-time effects
- Accurate envelope automation of mix parameters and effects
- Extensive SMART LOOPS ACID loop library for fast creation of backing tracks
- Import/Export .wav, .mp3*, and .wma files
- High-quality sample rate conversion when importing and exporting audio
- Support for multiple meters and tempos
- Unlimited undo/redo with edit history
- Use any Windows-compatible audio hardware via ASIO and WDM *MP3 encoder is available as a 30-day trial version.
What's new in Guitar Tracks Pro 3
- Streamlined user interfacenow easier than ever
- Setup Wizardto ensure optimal performance
- Responsive new audio enginebased on SONAR 3 technology
- Use internal effects on inputeven while recording
- Confidence recordingnever miss a take again
- More flexible mixing with subgroups and auxiliaries
- Full support for ACID-format loopscreate backing tracks fast
- IK Multimedia's Amplitube LEa special edition of the leading guitar amp plug-in
- GT:FX multi-effects suiteall the effects you'll need
- Support for VST and DirectX effectsto round out your mix
- Integrate control surfacesfor hands-on mixing control
- Navigator Paneget a bird's eye view of your entire project
- Professional time code generationto sync with your hard disk recorders
- Configurable audio metronome and enhanced chromatic tuner
- Much moreover 100 new features and enhancements
Plug and Play
Recording any instrument is easy. Just plug in, check your levels and hit Record. With support for up to 32 channels using multi-channel audio cards, you can even record your whole band all at once.
Once you've recorded your tracks you can visually arrange, edit and mix your music with point-and-click ease. With Guitar Tracks Pro's extensive audio editing tools it's a snap to combine the best parts of each take to create the perfect solo.
Dynamic, brilliant sound
Make the jump to digital recording with support for up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio (requires 24/96 compatible audio card), high quality sample rate conversion, and internal 32-bit audio effects and mixing. Your tapes never sounded this good-and you won't believe the improved sonic quality you'll get. With Guitar Tracks Pro you can use any Windows compatible audio device via ASIO or WDMfrom your stock soundcard to dedicated Pro Tools | HD hardware.
Create backing tracks fast
With support for ACID-format audio loops, Guitar Tracks Pro provides the fastest way to get your projects started, and an easy way to create additional parts.
- Find and audition loops in real-time while your project is playing Includes hundreds of MBs of bass and drum loops from Smart Loopsrecorded by top notch session players
- Click and drag to roll-out tracks of loops - create songs in minutes
- Loops follow the pitch and tempo of your projects with on-the-fly beat matching
- Add more loops to suit your style from the thousands of widely available ACIDloop libraries
Get a grip on your mix
Love the real feel of faders and knobs, but want the power of the PC? No problem. Support for control surface hardware gives you hands on control of your mix and audio effects. Just plug in you favorite midi-compatible control surface, mixer, or foot pedal from Tascam, Roland, Mackie, you can even use Digitech foot pedals to control the software. Learn Mode lets you quickly configure any MIDI device to act as a control surface.
Integrate with your favorite hard disk recorder
Professional SMPTE/MTC time code generation allows you to sync up your hard disk recorder to Guitar Tracks Pro. Transfer projects to your PC and add the finishing touches.
All the FXs you will need
Guitar Tracks Pro 3 comes with plenty of FXs to keep your music sounding fresh. And with support for DX and VST FXs (through the Cakewalk VST adapter), you can add hundreds of more plug-ins to your arsenal.
IK Multimedia Amplitube LE
Plug-in to a special edition of the hottest guitar processing effect for the PC. Get true, real-time tones from several amps, cabinet models, and other effects.
- 3 amp models
- Clean
- Crunch
- Lead
- 3 cabinet models
- Open back 1x12
- British 2x12
- Vintage closed 4x12
- 3 stomp effects models
- Wah-Wah
- Delay
- Overdrive
- 128 presets can be changed using MIDI foot controller
- Spring reverbs
- GT:FX Suite
The included GT:FX suite covers all the bases so you can get the right sound:
- Phazerecreate swirling vintage sounds or add a modern edge to your tone
- Squeezecompress your sound for smooth vocals or infinite guitar sustain
- Verbsimulate lush acoustic spaces using acclaimed Sonitus:fx technology
- Modulatebring your sound to life with an array of Chorus and Flange effects
- Echoadd rhythmic complexity or arena-style drama with the tempo-sync delay
- Qdial in your tone with surgical precision using this multi-band parametric EQ
VST/DX effects
Enhance your capabilities with additional DirectX or VST plug-ins, available separately. VST support provided through the Cakewalk VST Adapterthe best performing VST adapter available today.
Chromatic Tuner
Keep your tracks in tune with Guitar Tracks Pro's accurate, real-time chromatic tuner. Automatically detects pitch for hands-free use and offers tuning offset.
Audio Metronome
More than just a "click track," Guitar Tracks Pro's internal audio metronome will keep you in time with full control over individual beats, tempos, and time signatures. Use the stock sounds or add your own with any wav file.
System requirements
- Windows 2000, XP
- 800 MHz processor
- 128 MB RAM
- 100 MB free hard disk space
- 1024 X 768, 16-bit color
- CD-ROM drive (for installation)
- Windows-compatible sound card
- Windows-compatible MIDI interface*
*Required for Remote Control/Synchronization
Note: Guitar Tracks Pro Version 3 does not support Windows 95/98/ME/NT
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