Bandlab Vs Cakewalk

[@DHONGORDY95]

i have both and love them but i find myself on bandlab to create then i export to cakewalk to finish it up and wow sounds great i never had anyone complain

[@XELOhh1]

@@DHONGORDY95 yea.. they need better integration to stand out more ... But yea I feel ya bandlab seems really easy to get stuff started...😀🙏🏾

[@sheezy3962]

The exporting feature does not work well at all that's the bummer for me. Unless they've fixed it in the past couple months.

[@24hrMusic]

I use cakewalk. However, in the past, I have created ideas in bandlab and exported them to cakewalk to flesh out. I would love a combination of both applications. That said, I pretty much live in cakewalk these days.

[@XELOhh1]

@@24hrMusic that's what's up...😀🙏🏾

[@justaskin8523]

Hi and thank you for the comparison! I really like the idea generation feature of Bandlab. What I'm looking for is a comparison chart of Bandlab, the CbB, and Sonar. This would help me make a decision. The thing I don't like is that Sonar will require a paid subscription, and that will cost $150 annually. I can easily afford that, but I can afford it because I am absolutely militant about not having subscriptions all over the place. I guess I need to see how it's going to be worth it, especially since I also have Cubase, Logic, Live, and Luna. I'm on both Windows and Mac.

[@XELOhh1]

@@justaskin8523 I would say if you feel comfortable with CBB then stick with it until you can't then decide if you want to move on or not ... There are not a lot of things added in the new Sonar so personally I would wait till they have something worth the subscription... Good luck ...😀🙏🏾

[@iamVernonLLC]

Hey doc, appreciate the video. In your opinion which one is better for mixing vocals to get closer to industry sound quality?

[@XELOhh1]

That would be Cakewalk due to you can use third party vst and FX to get the sound you want you don't have to rely on the stock FX... Hope this helps...😀🙏🏾

[@maestroflex]

Big man singing duet made my day😅😂😂 Anyways for a producer or artist - Bandlab But for a mixing or mastering engineer - Cakewalk

[@XELOhh1]

@@maestroflex agreed... Yea that feature is so 🔥.. to have the autotune setup automatically without having to set it up yourself is a game changer for me when I record people it just makes sense... Thanks for the comment...😀🙏🏾

[@Dele_Ps_Advice]

You mean Bandlab on phone? Isn't cakewalk owned by bandlab? Are you saying that recording on phone as an artist is better than through an audio interface with cakewalk? I'm new to the whole thing here, pardon me. 🙏🏽

[@skelligringphotographyandw7012]

@@Dele_Ps_Advice Don't worry. He's made it VERY confusing by not clarifying the options. You'd have to be quite familiar with the 3 options (Bandlab, Cakewalk by Bandlab, and Cakewalk Sonar) to follow this video.

[@Dele_Ps_Advice]

@@skelligringphotographyandw7012 Wow.

[@maestroflex]

@Dele_Ps_Advice no problem. Bandlab on the phone supports audio interfaces as well (or you can simply use the jack). Mobile phones also have active noise cancellation, so that helps remove background noise (that's very helpful for artists on a low budget). I made an EDM beat entirely on my phone in one hour on Bandlab so it's pretty powerful. XEL was primarily focusing on the online desktop version, which has more capabilities. But Bandlab is a solid daw for creating and recording

[@scottiegottie6094]

i started with cakewalk then went to bandlab. If you think about it they are one in the same. I think you are comparing them, when they are actually related and tied in to each other in a cool way. For example, the pro channel has that one eq, just throw another eq on it in bandlab. I like what they are doing.

[@XELOhh1]

I think they have potential to be bigger and greater but they don't seem to be in any hurry to get more people to use there products... Yea they are one in the same but not really... Cakewalk is it's own thing and bandlab is it's own thing ... Bandlab owns both companies but are targeted for different people if that makes sense... Thanks for the comment..😀🙏🏾

[@e-sixxrms5445]

What 3rd party eq do you like to use?

[@XELOhh1]

@@e-sixxrms5445 tune boosters EQ... TRacks eq... I will use sonitus from time to time but I don't want to lol ..😀🙏🏾

[@sheezy3962]

You didn't say that Cakewalk does have its own plug-ins ready to go. EQs, Compressors, Noise Gates etc. Most people download 3rd party because some of them don't look "fancy" but they have a lot and some stick to those because they were just fine.

[@XELOhh1]

Most people know this already but I get ya .. but Cakewalk doesn't have pitch correction or autotune built in ... Nor does it have a sampler or drum machine .. so if a basic app like bandlab has these things why can't Cakewalk...🤔

[@postman9699]

Use whatever works best for you. Not what someone tells you to use. I've been doing this since the 1970s. YOU ARE THE MAGIC NOT THE GEAR! use what you have access to until you know the difference between it and a better tool.

[@XELOhh1]

Agreed they are all just tools it just matters which one you decide to use... Thanks for the comment...😀🙏🏾

[@duketogo204]

Brother appreciate you I'm subbed

[@XELOhh1]

@@duketogo204 thank you...😀🙏🏾

[@abc456f]

Thanks for this. I didn't even know any of this Bandlab stuff, very cool. Is it possible to export what you've created in Bandlab and move it into Cakewalk and continue to work on it? Peace.

[@XELOhh1]

@@abc456f yes you can export from bandlab to Cakewalk... The only issue is instruments ... Cakewalk doesn't have all the instruments that bandlab has so the midi won't play with the same vsts... Unless you convert it to audio before sending it to Cakewalk but yes it will load in Cakewalk... 😂 Hope this helps...😀🙏🏾

[@abc456f]

@XELOhh1 Yes man, helps a lot, thank you!

[@fridaykr]

I have invested a fair amount of money on third party plugins I regularly use in Cakewalk, especially Superior Drummer 3. I prefer Cakewalk because I can use it in Cakewalk.

[@XELOhh1]

@@fridaykr 🤔.... Superior drummer is nice... But bandlab has some nice drum loops you can use an tweak and the drum machine is pretty good as well... But I understand that Cakewalk is what you prefer and that's great... I say keep using what keeps you creating... Thanks for the comment...😀🙏🏾

[@michaelkatgerman168]

Nice one . Bandlab always on-line is a problem but Cakewalk works off-line. Bandlab looks simple and nice by the way. Maybee i give it a try. P.S. Cake works great 👍.

[@XELOhh1]

@@michaelkatgerman168 if you are creating beats and song ideas Bandlab is more of the way to go to me .. but if you mix and master and arrange tracks I would say Cakewalk is the way to go... Just matters what you do and what you need... You should try it out it has gotten alot better .... I didn't like it at first due to the lag and buggy ness but now it seems pretty good... Thanks for the comment...😀🙏🏾

[@daveanthony3]

Sonar by a mile. But I should preface my opinion by saying I run a professional audio production studio with literally thousands of business client projects in my archives, all done in Cakewalk. I'm not a hobbyist, otherwise Bandlab would likely suffice. At last count, I have over 2600 third party plugins, all of which work very well in Sonar. And my typical project averages about 25 tracks. As already stated, I likely have far different needs than hobbyists do, or new ones who want to create music in an easy fashion. I get it. But for professional use, there's simply no comparison. Image also counts in the business world and the heritage and universal usability of Sonar far exceeds the Bandlab model. Thanks for the provocative video.

[@XELOhh1]

@@daveanthony3 yea you sound like me ... Lol. . I definitely understand bandlab is more of solo DAW not really a business DAW at all... If you run a studio you definitely need a DAW that you can mix and master and bandlab is not that... Are you using the new Sonar or the old SONAR?

[@daveanthony3]

@@XELOhh1 I use the current Cakewalk by Bandlab but also have the full Sonar Platinum on my machine as well. To Bandlab's credit, I haven't had the need to revert back to Platinum because the current one is backwards compatible with all my archived projects and I appreciate all the improvements they've made. Sadly, I'm getting disappointed after more than a year waiting on Cakewalk Sonar's full release for those of us who have stayed so loyal through the decades. Thanks for your note, I know you understand.

[@postman9699]

I'd debate you about the hobbyist/pro statement. I started using Twelve Tone Systems MIDI sequencer in the 80s that became Cakewalk. Then they added audio to it. I was sync'ing Cakewalk on my PC to my multitrack early 90s using a track striped with SMPTE. I use it in my 2nd pro studio to this day. I use Bandlab Cakewalk to record for an HBO docuseries last fall. It's not the tools, it's YOU who makes the magic.

[@locutz]

I think we'll be spoiled by using your own vsts ,ive see folks use bandlab , i just have gripes with it being just online based .how secure are your projects like really though ?

[@XELOhh1]

@@locutz it's cloud based so you don't have to worry about storage that's a plus in my books .. it seem secure but what are you worried about people taking ...🤔

[@DHONGORDY95]

your projects are never lost in the cloud? but on a hard drive or a memory card . once its gone its gone for good.. i use both you can import and export from both to get the best sound 💯

[@XELOhh1]

@@DHONGORDY95 agreed

[@nathanfisher3328]

Cakewalk would dominate if it had all the stuff bandlab has FOR SURE! Cmon Cakewalk get your stuff together YO! You should do a video on what cakewalk was from the beginning with all stock plug-ins! They got rid of a few that should be brought back!!

[@XELOhh1]

@@nathanfisher3328 we shall see .. but yea I agree if they had all these feature it would at the top of the list for sure... Thanks for the comment... 😀🙏🏾

[@nicomuziek]

I think you are better of with Cubase at this moment because they have a 50% promotion. Considering the past Cubase is a more pro Daw. The price Cakewalk is asking.... I am not shure I am willing to pay a yearly subscription. Amen.

[@XELOhh1]

@@nicomuziek I feel ya.. I think Cubase is definitely a good DAW many feature that Cakewalk doesn't have as well... But at the end of the day they are just tools I say use what you want ... Thanks for the comment...😀🙏🏾

[@Dele_Ps_Advice]

Helllo, I'm new here or a novice, but isn't Bandlab the one that purchased cakewalk?

[@XELOhh1]

@@Dele_Ps_Advice yes it is... 😀🙏🏾

[@e-sixxrms5445]

Bandlab did take it and I only use Cakewalk! 😂

[@e-sixxrms5445]

One thing about Cakewalk, it really forced me to learn a lot of techniques. Manipulating sounds, creating your own samples and eq’ing vocals, and writing on piano roll!! 😂

[@XELOhh1]

@@e-sixxrms5445 yea I agree you learn a lot from Cakewalk for sure... But Bandlab surprised me as well... Didn't think it was that good until I started trying it out... I wouldn't do the subscription but has a god argument as to why people would for sure... Thanks for the comment...😀🙏🏾