Cakewalk 2024 - What will I do?

[@CreativeSauce]

Hey folks, I probably didn’t make clear in the video - you DO need to update to version 2024.02, if you wish to continue using the free version of Cakewalk. Earlier versions will cease to activate in the future!

[@o.k.johnson6218]

Mike, I have the latest update of Cakewalk by Bandlab shown in your video (29.9.0.98. Is that sufficient or is the 2024.02 required to use it in perpetuity? If so, where may that be found?

[@raidicmusic]

I understand to do the contrary, not to update 😮, in other chats, so i have 2023 versi8n before October

[@mybachhertzbaud3074]

I suspect if they lockout the users of the free version, that "someone" will "Reaper" the benefits. 😜 Play On 🎶🎹🎶

[@SCgroove]

@SCgroove 0 seconds ago Do we have a definitive answer on this yet? To upgrade or not? That’s the question. I’m also wondering if there will a final version of CWbBL that we can download in .exe form and continue to use like they did when Sonar was acquired by BandLab?

[@mdfacp]

Please consider looking into open source applications like LMMS, Audacity, and Rosegarden. They are wonderful free workstations that can be used individually or combined to do everything cakewalk does. It's free and supported by donations. Music making will be open to all.

[@daveanthony3]

Over 25 years invested in learning Cakewalk and after literally thousands of business videos, training films, two albums of music, and endless commercials, I'm not changing DAWs. Congrats on the new channel. I'll be there.

[@raystaar]

I've been a Cakewalk user for almost 35 years. I agree, it's one of the most robust, best sounding, most full-featured DAWs ever produced for any platform and I'm delighted to hear you're going to continue supporting it. All the best going forward.

[@Promidi]

Immediately subscribed to your new Cakewalk channel! Looking forward to the content.

[@thommymusic]

Thanks Mike for all your tutorials you have released, you've been a blessings to my brother and i, and to the CAKEWALK Community, please don't stop. we need you.

[@danwentz]

Lifetime user. The heyday was when Roland (VS-700!!) owned it. I miss those days. Gibson had no idea what to do with it, never understood that part.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Good on you Mike, sounds like the right decision!

[@johnschuurs1204]

Mike, you are such a great teacher! Keep up the good work....

[@kennethbuck5745]

So happy to hear you will continue to support cakewalk with the new channel. Will support you!

[@ironmanbatman686]

Subscribed to your new Cakewalk channel. I have loved watching your video's over the past few years, and have learnt a lot in the ways of Cakewalk. Thank you for your excellent work. I look forward to watching your new Cakewalk channel as it progresses. 👍

[@intelthebrain]

I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have shown us with your videos. I came across your videos in 2018 when you first started the tutorials on cakewalk. Now it is my primary DAW. If it wasn’t for you I think I would’ve given up on Music at the time. From the bottom of my heart thank you. ❤

[@Angus_Macgregor]

I am also one of the people who got into Cakewalk early (1990?) and paid a lot of money over the years to keep updated on its successor, Sonar. But I just found I lost interest (read: "didn't have time") to continue with music production. Your channel was what got me back into it as I love your teaching style and honesty. However, I have now switched to Studio 1 and I'm really grateful that you have created a channel specifically for that. I'm not sure that a new Cakewalk channel will be of use to me as I'll be sticking with Studio 1 and I really hope that you continue to make tutorials for it. Then again, whatever channel it is, you always add in some great nuggets of non-DAW-specific knowledge. Great work as always Mike. Thanks so much.

[@didimiorios3781]

Please continue with Cakewalk teaching class, I learned a lot

[@cmgtafan]

I use cakewalk because I came across your videos a while ago and love your teaching style so needless to say I'm already subscribed to the new channel.

[@TROY-ue4vx]

i've been a studio one pro user since version 2 and will continue to do so, but im also going to use cakewalk after recently downloading and i am loving it already, so i am on the study every video to get upto speed, i've come to the right tutor!

[@markkbush]

Mike, you're a great person. I too have used Cakewalk since the early days (1998) although i have since left for Reaper. I will continue to support you for the reason I mentioned earlier as well as the fact that you put out great content. Thanks for all you do.

[@d1g1dave]

Thanks Mike. It was your Cakewalk tutorials that got me back into music after a 30 year gap! But, I've jumped ship to Reaper. Early days yet, but seems to do what I need without the worry about Cakewalk. I will be subing to your new channel though because you will still be teaching me things.

[@midiman5045]

Me too. I was on the Beta for Cakewalk when Gregg owned it. Now a Reaper user and love it.

[@davidsprivate5609]

Yep, same story here.

[@dougs_videos_and_such]

I actually came over to Cakewalk from Reaper in 2023 because I thought it would work well for a second studio I'm working with. I always wanted to get up to speed on Cakewalk Sonar. The experience has been enjoyable but it's probably back to Reaper if they charge a subscription.

[@FreddyJ120]

Many thanks, Mike, for your up-front, no-nonsense approach to this. I, for one, will certainly continue to follow this channel AND your new Cakewalk channel. I thoroughly enjoy your style and content and I look forward to seeing much more! Cheers! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@relativetimeworx8459]

Glad to hear that you are continuing to make Cakewalk content. I've been a Cakewalk user for literally decacdes but even as an experienced user, your input has filled many gaps and helped me optimize my techniques. I will be able to proceed with Cakewalk's emerging new direction with more confidence knowing that I'll have you to rely on as an additional source of information and advice. Thanks and look forward to continuing the journey with you!

[@jimmysee1234]

I don't think I will ever give up Cakewalk. I am comfortable with it and there is always more to learn. I will be following the new channel Mike. I don't know what your vision for the channel is but for my part, I would like to see it become a purely learning place. Product reviews are all good but it would be nice to see them stay on Creative Sauce and leave the new channel for tutorials. What ever you decide, I will be with you as always.

[@michaelsorel4984]

Hi Mike, Your decision is logical and legitimate. I can only imagine how tough it was for you to make it. I have just subscribed to your new channnel. So, 100,000 THANKS for offering your Cakewalk community an option for continuity. Me personally... I am playing Tug-of-War with my Cakewalk heart. I have never used any other DAW in the last 10 years. So I know, that I can either keep my current version with no more updates or support, or buy one of the new commercial products... or face a steep learning curve with a new DAW. I don't like either of those choices. But one will have to be made sooner or later. Summing it up, your offer to investigate the new Commercial products gives me faith, being able to explore them with your mentoring. I am thankful for your contribution, and I am sure that many others are also. Keep well and best wishes... your devoted Cakewalk student, Mike

[@michaelhawkins6149]

Wherever you go...I will follow....because I really enjoy your videos and personality. Rock On Brother!

[@IglesiaPentecostalElArca]

Yeap me too.

[@bobbyswamp]

Me, too!

[@TONY-lu4mc]

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND ( IM HERE TILL THE END and on the other channel too ) sending best wishes, from old man in UK

[@TheWalrus999]

Very happy to subscribe to the new channel. After several failed attempts to get started with home recording with various DAWs it was your Cakewalk tutorials that got me going. Many thanks for your continued efforts.

[@booskalanka3447]

Hi Mike Creative Sauce has been a fantastic and constant source of information since I stumbled across it several years ago. I had suffered through the very lengthy learning curve of digital recording since the days of ProAudio 9 up through Sonar 8.5, but still, your tips and explanations made my continued learning much easier. I’m glad that you’ve decided to continue down the Cakewalk path. Many discount the DAW as second rate when compared to other paid systems but I’ve been stuck on it for 25 years/+ so I’m reluctant to change. I look forward to what’s coming next and your new channel to help us all work through it. Best of luck. 🇨🇦🎹

[@rockyrick]

Thanks!

[@marchtoyerowntune]

Hi Mike. You are by far the very best teacher out there. No ego, no bullshit. All the best man and rest assured in knowing that what ever you decide to do, now or in the future, thousands of us will follow and support you. All the best.

[@williamsporing1500]

I’ll be here, or wherever you go. You’re a wealth of knowledge and willingly share it with us. We all give you a big thanks!

[@fa0676]

My 80s synthpop duo uses BLS for everything, live. Your teachings have helped immensely and we are hugely grateful buddy. Thanks. Don't stop!

[@adamdev9391]

Honestly man, wherever you go and whatever DAW you choose to make content with, that's where I'll go. Your teaching style is just about as good as it gets

[@twisties12345]

You have been my "go too" since I came across this channel. I loaded cakewalk because of your vids. I have Studio one but use Cakewalk primarily for mixing my live band recordings. Your instructions are clear and accurate. I can't tell you how often I used your vids as a reference tool, especially in the early months of using Cakewalk. I will follow you to whatever channel you add. Consider me subscribed already !

[@pedrofialhodejesus-artist]

I must say I have been anticipating this move for some months. It makes perfect sense from every perspective I can think of. Good luck with your new channel and see you there and here and elsewhere. All the best.

[@ShaileshSharmasolan]

Have picked up most of my cakewalk knowledge from you, thank you and I will follow you in your next channel.

[@jakebass101]

This totally makes sense, I'll be subscribed to both because you have a lot of knowledge to share and I like the way you do it. I haven't made my mind up about what I will do when the new products are launched yet but I like your vids either way. Thanks for being more transparent than Bandlab 😉

[@CraigFranklinmusic]

Mike, good luck with your next move. Personally, I’m very happy you chose to continue w Cakewalk videos on your new channel. I’ve been using Cakewalk since about 1997 and most of the best advice on CW has been from your videos. Cheers and I hope you’re well.

[@philcoulson]

Of course I'm subscribed. Where would I be without you? Well, I'd probably be right here struggling to make sense of music production generally, and Cakewalk in particular, but without the life-saving help you provide. Keep up the good work - I (we!) need you.

[@markskinner3050]

Thank's Mike , I'm staying with Cakewalk until one of us dies. It suits my simple workflow and I'm not a user who does much loop dragging etc. It's been fully capable of everything I need. Always enjoy and learn from your videos .. Mark Alan Skinner.

[@jclyde6543]

Subscribed to the new channel. I've been using Cakewalk for over 25 years, but your videos are still helpful in my finding new ways to create. Thanks especially for not constantly hitting the viewers over the head with subscription pleas. Those that do seem particularly pathetic (as if we KZbinrs don't know how this works), and will get a thumbs down from me. I hope you find this to be a successful endeavor.

[@hankhurrass608]

Thank you Mike. Your channel has been a source of reference and enjoyment to me. I've been using Cake since about 1989 or so. I think it was called Twelve Tone back then. Regards, Hank

[@paulcooper5904]

I am 73 and been using CbB for a few years and learnt a lot from your videos (been subscribed a while). You are a great teacher with a very clear easy to follow style. I don't want to learn a new DAW so will be subscribing to your new channel. Keep up the good work.

[@davidpapendorf6764]

Thanks for the update Mike. I am a long-term Cakewalk user currently still on the path of learning Studio One. I will support both your channels as the content is superb. Thank You.

[@bluefox169]

Thanks Mike for continuing to support Cakewalk by BandLab with a new dedicated channel. I purchased your beginner course a while back and have watched many of your videos on how to use Cakewalk to make the most of it for producing better quality music. Your teaching style and skills are second to none and this has inspired me to move from recording cover songs to creating my own, which I didn't think I could do a couple of years ago. I continue to learn with each new project.

[@eadgbe061]

Hi Mike, please continue making videos on Cakewalk (free version) as I do not plan on using another daw at the moment. Your vids are informative and I being of an older generation I learn a little slower than most due to my battle with learning new technologies have become used to using Cakewalk and enjoy doing so. Thank you for your hard work for our community and I appreciate it very much!

[@johnmccann1960]

Instant subscibed to the new channel, how could I not. All the best for this new adventure Mike.

[@thomasjohnson-ut7zl]

Thank you Mike for planning for continued support of Cakewalk users. Much appreciated!

[@tonymccraw3853]

Looking forward to your future content, and the future of Cakewalk. Thanks for all the great work you've done so far.

[@swingconsonable]

Hey Mike, Im with you man.. lets start with the channel... you make the best videos for Cakewalk!

[@davesuchy4712]

I LOVE your channel and even bought a T-shirt! I find myself going back and watching older videos to remind me of shortcuts and processes you have shown. I love that and plan to jump on Sonar when I becomes available. I appreciate all of your time and dedication to educating the community! THANK YOU! 😊

[@pwykes]

Thanks so much for all have done for the Cakewalk community. Your videos have been invaluable in helping me to learn home recording. After sampling Studio One a few months back, I decided to make the switch to it and have been viewing your Studio One videos which are also excellent. Hopefully you will continue to make those and I'll continue to follow that channel. As I won't be using Cakewalk going forward, I won't be subscribing to your new channel. I hope you understand. Thanks again for the amazing work you do.

[@claudebourguignon7505]

Mike, thank you for your honesty and help. I've watched many tutorial on Cakewalk and daws and I have to say that you specially make things easy and clear. You take the time to show the little things that make it clear. I've paid for a few Cakewalk versions, I've paid for Cakewalk life subscription and when I've learned that I would have to pay again, I decided that's enough. I'm now using Studio One pro, almost never a bug, easy to use. I can watch you videos on Studio One. I have no intention to go back to Cakewalk, it's still on my computer and I downloaded the update because it's free and I have the program. But as I already wrote I have no intention to go back to Cakewalk. Thank you again I will continue to watch your excellent videos.

[@richardgharrod]

Look forward to a new era - I have subscribed to the new channel - Cheers Mike

[@bigstewdio]

I've watched, and enjoyed, a lot of your videos but I must admit this is the first time I realised there was any link with you and Cakewalk. I'm not a Cakewalk user now (although was about 20 years ago!) and have very fond memories of it. But I abandoned Cakewalk some time ago so am pleased that your videos are DAW agnostic.

[@thoang101]

Very smart Mike, it's a good way to filter out the unwatched subscribers. I like your teaching style, you gave me a lot of tips over the years, thank you. I will subscribe your new channel.

[@myrio1]

Yes we would like you to continue your venture!

[@lcd1957]

Even though I moved on to Reaper after literally decades on cakewalk , I have a small secondary set-up with an Up-to-date version of CbB and will be following you to your new channel. keep up the great work.

[@sabofx]

Can you explain the appeal of Reaper compare to Cakewalk? After over 25 years of using Sonar and Cakewalk I forsee a lot of headache changing DAWs. But I think it is always good to keep informed about the competition. TYIA!

[@gnomescape]

Thanks Mike for everything you've done over the years holding my hand with cakewalk from first steps through more advanced stuff (technical description) Thank you also for giving me months ago a heads up about what was happening with Bandlab when I made the choice to try out Live Lite by buying a launchpad. Found it so intuitive and easy to use I upgraded to Standard 12 and can't see myself ever looking back. Wish you all the best in the future and will stay tuned to this channel for all things non Cakewalk relate. Bets of luck.

[@Sal_Sorice]

I'm with you Mike - look forward to it. Your teaching style is unmatched, and I've learned so much from your videos.

[@_mickmccarthy]

Hey Mike, really appreciate your videos and they were a great help when I was getting started in music production (like you say, I wanted a free DAW to play around with before committing any money to a product). I've since moved onto another DAW but still check out your videos due to your clear and concise teaching style (and while DAWs of course vary, a lot of material is DAW-agnostic and applicable to production in general). Even though I'm not a Cakewalk user, I have subscribed to the new channel as regardless of whether it's Cakewalk or Studio One, I'm happy to enjoy the content (even if I don't own those DAWs!) Keep up the great work!

[@blackiewheeler4706]

Hi Mike I am so happy for the new Cakewalk channel and thank you for all your great videos and information.

[@MusicalSocietyofKingston]

Mike, thank you for all of the hard work that you've put into Creative Sauce. I would appreciate you making cakewalk videos. I will subscribe to your new channel. Thank you

[@larryt689]

Hello from Los Angeles!

[@JerrySchneyer]

Thanks for all your efforts regarding Cakewalk, Mike. They've helped a lot. I've already subscribed to the new channel and will look forward to seeing more videos in the future. Unless Cakewalk does something really stupid to turn me off when the new program is released, I plan to continue using the DAW I've loved for so many years.

[@robinhay5235]

Been debabting what to do myself, have decided to go with Bitwig, loved your videos Mike, extremely helpfull in every aspect, got me up and running and more. Persoanlly with my set up, which is hardware only (synths,drum machines etc) and modular, Bitwig offers me more than Cakewalk and if i'm paying for something it needs to suit my requirements, sadly CW falls short in this area I will subscribe to your new channel, your teaching style is a breath of fresh air on here All the best and keep on keeping on!❤🤘

[@lrpass2898]

Hello, thanks for all video cakewalk ! Please continue ? Have a good day.

[@dontucker]

I'm here. Glad you are continuing cakewalk videos - I've learn quite a lot from you. I too bought and used cakewalk from twelve tones many years ago, but life got in the way and I stopped working on music. I used it on my first pc - 286 with a soundblaster card. I had no idea of what I was doin' but soon enough started recording my first music.

[@dinopileggisecretbeachstud4570]

Subscribed and excited to see what the future holds for you and us!! You're the reason I decided to get back into "music" watching your videos...so...wherever you go...I go!!!!!!!!!

[@davidvasquez6909]

Hi Mike...Thank you for all your content regarding Cakewalk. I will still be using the free version since I'm not getting paid for the content I create in CW...yet. Your videos and the Facebook Channel have been very helpful for me learning the DAW. I still go to old videos you have posted for help. Would love to see updates to some older videos that would show better ways of using CW that have been learned...again thank you for all you do.

[@johncostopoulos7741]

Thanks Mike. Your tutorials on Cakewalk BBL have been superlative. Have subscribed and look fwd to the future content!!

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Subscribed to the new channel. Thanks for all the great work you're doing in this space Mike. I do enjoy all the videos you make including the cakewalk tutorials.

[@Reeceline]

Another honest and informative video. Ive been using Cakewalk Since X1 and made the jump from X2 to Cakewalk after discovering your channel. Whichever way you decide to go ill be there because I agree, your teaching style is very clear and calm. All the best in this new chapter!

[@john.galbraith]

Mike, I always appreciate your honest approach. I love the topics you teach and the way you teach them. I’ll follow you anywhere!

[@scallydave288]

I have subscribed and very much look forward to the new content. Many thanks for all your previous content and tutorials - they are very much appreciated.

[@chrisstringer375]

I totally understand what you're doing Mike. The way I see it is that us Walkers will get even more out of you, what with you re-vamped Creative Sauce channel and a new dedicated Cakewalk channel. Keep up the good work. See you in your next video.

[@tynedale50]

I love your content on Cakewalk and have subscribed to the new channel.

[@PowRKord]

More subscribers than vid views over there. Good trick, sez moi :) Yes, please continue your Cakewalk content, especially for free ver 2024.02. I'd like to believe it'll be bug free, but let's face it: you're the clearing house. If there's things we'll need to know, you're the focal point. Nothing worse than being ditched in the woods without even so much as a compass. We need you brah (don't let it go to your head lol!) ^5!

[@picksalot1]

Thanks for all the helpful Cakewalk content you've produced over the years, and not abandoning the community. Will subscribe to the new Channel. 👍

[@Cryanoutloud]

Subscription added! I have definitely benefited from all ur videos and hope u continue! I barely scratched the surface, much more to learn on the original channel! I Thanks Mike!

[@Snakes1000]

Mike, I really like your style, your values. Your integrity shines through. There is no doubt about whether or not I will continue to watch your videos. I have already subscribed to your new channel (912 members at the time I did) and look forward to the future content. When you got towards the end of this video and began to let us know of your business-based decision I was worried that you were going to say that you would in future be concentrating solely on Studio One. If you had I probably would have switched DAWs! Anyway, thanks for the good news and rest assured I'm rooting for you!

[@larrymagico]

Subscribed! I actually cut my in-the-box music making teeth on a version of Cakewalk so old, it didn't even have clips! As far as I can remember, it was laid out like a grid of sorts and there were dots representing something recorded. I got away from it then picked it up again at versions 7 through 9 and wrote an entire opera using just the notation function. When I decided to get more serious about it all, that's when I heard of Studio One. Anyway, I'd love to play around with Cakewalk again, so I look forward to the new channel!

[@berrykrautboy5368]

Hi Mike, a couple of years ago I was looking for free DAW and my son recommended CbB to me... I have been using it since then and I learned so much regarding the workflow by watching this channel. Thanx a lot for that! I am going to subscribe your new Cakewalk channel... From Germany with best regards...😊

[@ManInTheAttic57]

That's great news Mike! Subscribed. Thanks for all your splendid videos over the years and for your consideration of the cakewalk community!

[@SoundofSizer]

I know it was a big decision for you Mike but you do what you need to do 👍 Personally, I love your clear, friendly style. You got me into Cakewalk when I had no money to spend on a DAW. Then I moved to Studio One when I got a new system and was blessed to find that you used it too and could help me with that as well. I am sure your followers will keep with you whatever the DAW 😁

[@PatJones82]

Mike, wherever you go, I’m following! Subbed! Thanks for all that you have and continue to do! I wish you the best success!!

[@CreativeSauce]

Thank you Pat!

[@PatJones82]

@@CreativeSauce you betcha!! 👍👍

[@loganunknown]

Your channel is a go to source for me in cakewalk related use, as well as your Facebook page. You're a good teacher and have a way of explaining things in a simple and understandable way so keep teaching us things and make sure it's with free plugins! Haha. Thanks again.

[@timothyreynolds6255]

Mike, Thank YOU for all the wonderful videos on Cakewalk. I owned and used FIRST version of Cakewalk sequencer in 1988 running on my laptop (Kaypro 2000) connected to my Korg DS-8. Love all your Cakewalk videos.

[@rickwitt5735]

After finally getting off of my dead ass, choosing a DAW to work with (Cakewalk by Bandlab) and getting started recording, I realized quickly that I was going need help. I stumbled upon your channel and it's been nothing short of awesome for me. I will most certainly subscribe to your Cakewalk channel and cross my fingers in the hopes that many others will as well. Thanks for all of your hard work. It's helped me a LOT.

[@scottshuett2651]

Subscribed of course! Mike, your tutorials cut the learning curve down to a minimum, be it Cakewalk, plugins, or general recording techniques (and I have been at this for many years). Thanks, and please keep up the great work. (I'm Scotty, and I hope you're well)

[@andymcmanus4465]

As an old user of Sonar I hadn't recorded for years. Your videos got me back into it. Thanks

[@RuudBonnema]

Immediately subscribed to your new Cakewalk channel. Thank you very much for all the teaching and looking forward to the next lessons. You are a great teacher.

[@joegalea3652]

I THINK, YOU HAVE BEEN A TREMENDOUS HELP FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME , JUST STARTING HOME RECORDING. PLEASE FIND A WAY TO CONTINUE THE GREAT PROGRAM. YOUR ADVICE IS PURE GOLD . PLEASE CONTINUE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU GAVE TO MANY PEOPLE LIKE ME .THANK YOU.🍺🍺🏆🏆

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

Thanks, Mike! Be well. Subscribed to the new channel; looking forward to continued content!

[@mathbestway9036]

Bonjour papa good morning

[@johnhensman4787]

Subscribed to the new channel. Good luck with it 🙏

[@Gwill53]

Subscribed to the new channel. Thanks Mike for all you do.

[@gareybeck866]

Thank you for continuing to create tutorials in Cakewalk. I started years ago using Cool Edit Pro(anyone remember that DAW?) and transitioned to Cakewalk by Bandlab about 5 years ago. The tutorials you made were very helpful not just to get started, but to also expand my knowledge of recording etc. using Cakewalk.. There is a lot to be learned on my part and I am looking forward to the future videos

[@Cadman95682]

Thank you Mike for all the informative videos! I'll probanly keep using cakewalk for at least awhile. Started using it in '86, stopped recording for a long time but am getting into it again. I have had a problem using it with Kontakt player and cinematic studio solo strings though. If i make a mistake and ctl Z W R , I have to completely refo the instrument track to get it to record the audio.

[@AntonBrowne]

Thanks for the heads-up regarding updating, I would never have known! Subscribed to new channel.

[@praiseJesusalone]

Thank you, Brother! Your insights and experience with Cakewalk is invaluable.

[@BeHeardStudio]

Susbscribed to your new channel Mike! You do such an amazing work as well as being such an honest person that I'm wishing you the best with any projects you achieve! See you in your new Cakewalk Reveal channel! Rock on!

[@randallharp7010]

Thank you, Mike. I am well. I've been using various releases of Cakewalk for only 34 years. Although I don't earn my living with music, I, too, am somewhat apprehensive about going forward with CW until I know what its future is.

[@MrSpitlip]

Absolutely will follow all future videos, and subscribed to the new channel