How To Use Cakewalk by Bandlab - Getting Started

[@ianwallhead2363]

I tried home computer recording 25 or so years ago and was completely overwhelmed. I've recently bought some basic kit and have been trying to find tutorials for Cakewalk so that I can get back into it and am SO glad that I found your KZbin channel! Informative, easy to understand whilst not feeling that you're being talked down to, enough technical information to make you want to explore further and (best of all) it encourages you to make progress. Thank you so much.

[@charliesalter3744]

How's it going for you? I'm a music making virgin who just got a laptop yesterday so am looking to KZbin tutorials on how to have a music setup, and just installed cakewalk but have no idea how it works lol

[@greggeverman5578]

The man's got skills at this tutorial business.

[@CreativeSauce]

Hehe, thanks man :)

[@micahtiel]

@@CreativeSauce I couldn't find the link to ASIO For All in the description. Could you please reply to my comment and send me it? I really appreciate your help!

[@degenwow]

truth. Agree with you, Great explanation and peaceful atmosphere here in a video

[@bethanylovely2251]

Creative Sauce has helped me IMMENSELY in the last two years and I have been a Cakewalk user since 2003 :)

[@operasinger2126]

@@CreativeSauce Where is the undo and redo button?

[@haniffchuhan7482]

I AM A LITTLE BABY JUST BORN LEARNING HOW TO DRINK MY MILK FROM A BOTTLE - THESE ARE PERFECT TUTORIALS FOR ME. THANK YOU

[@vincethompson533]

Wow, I just installed Cakewalk and all the tutorials I've watched thus far have been confusing or not detailed. This explained everything perfectly! THANK YOU

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks Vince, I'm really glad to hear that :)

[@marvinturniptop]

With you there

[@jossymusic752]

@@CreativeSauce After watching this tutorial, I think I will never switch to another daw! I had been using fl studio for quite a while and recently switched to Cakewalk, I would probably never know about it without you, thank you so much!

[@gtamediaproductions1]

You know? I am a person that is not afraid to express how I feel about anything. I love your videos and how you teach! I love the fact that you don't have long ass intros full of BS and talking making weird jump cuts with strange facial expressions before you actually get to the content you are to teach. There are a lot of "video tutorials" out there that I click out of in the first few seconds of it because I am annoyed and turned off it right off the bat. I only subscribe to those who are right to the point and not with a bunch of immature gestures. Thank you and Bravo to you for being so professional about what you do ! Peace Brother! and stay safe!

[@TheMajorBlock]

My first video to watch on cakewalk tutorials, my first subscription to cakewalk tutorials. Love learning from you my man.

[@ThEBoreEdChannEl]

You got me hooked, best video ive seen so far on starting in a new daw. Straight to the point on how to make music. Gonna watch the rest of the basics series now. Great job!

[@larylhuntington5398]

I'm just getting started on this cakewalk and haven't recorded in years. It's taking time to learn this. I have a ton of music to record and being a novice,it can be frustrating. But this video helps a lot. Thank you so much.

[@zaraperez770]

Thank you for taking your time to describe what you're showing. You keep things really direct, practical, and go over the features most musicians are going to want to know a little about right off the bat.

[@CreativeSauce]

Hey no problem! I'm glad it was of help to you :)

[@yume53]

This video was more helpful than all the other cakewalk tutorials I've watched combined 😂 Thank you ^_^

[@CreativeSauce]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for watching :)

[@markchamberlin8378]

Just installed Cakewalk this week! So as a total NEWB, thank you for your awesome videos! Very much appreciated.

[@nijo5427]

Subscribed. I have a feeling I'll be watching all your stuff as I progress. Very well done.

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks for the sub. I really hope you find it helpful :)

[@paulbush8881]

This is the best tutorial ever , explained at a leisurley pace ,clear and concise if you`re guitarist and want to use bandlab to record live instuments this is the tutorial for you . thanks

[@henrikzawischa9635]

Thank you! Really easing my start with Cakewalk.

[@Airsniper1]

Mike, you are by far...the BEST Instructor!! Well done! Keep making CW-Vids!:)

[@CreativeSauce]

Thank you! I just made this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWPMq4SujsSrabM

[@fishbonesglover6356]

Great tutorial. I'm in the process of re-learning to record my work on a laptop afer 14 years away from it. I used Tracktion with a stealth plug before (might have used Audacity also, can't remember) but all these years later I have developed Aggressive Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I'm losing my dexterity sadly. So I figured I should get my stuff recorded before I can't play anymore. With your excellent video I will be able to understand what I'm doing again (MS affects my cognitive abilities too). Using Cakewalk, a UMC 22 interface, my physical instruments and your help it will enable me to leave a musical legacy so thank you!

[@cynthiajones1]

Wow, thank you that was so good. and I am a newbie a this. I actually did a recording.

[@CreativeSauce]

I'm very happy to hear that Cynthia :)

[@papadopp3870]

Creative Sauce and at long last, a tutorial without an accent. Tanx, mate!

[@HouseMerlot]

Mike - you are truly a very gifted and skilled instructor. Your seemingly effortless ability to convey knowledge to other people is fascinating to watch. All of your videos are crystal clear, methodical and well thought out. My last DAW upgrade purchase was to Cakewalk Home 2002, so I've been doing this for a while. After stumbling upon one of your advanced videos, I decided to start binge watching all of them from the beginning.YOUR GOOD WORK IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

[@CreativeSauce]

You are very kind, and your words are very much appreciated. Thanks for your support!

[@grizelda4526]

Thank you so much. I can’t wait to get started with this!

[@gabrielruiz1467]

This is the content i was searching for. I can't wait to watch all of your videos, the effort you put on them really translates to the quality of the content

[@sanfords]

Great stuff! What I would like to see is a guide on troubleshooting your system when there is no sound, latency or no midi working. I have found that one of the hardest things to grok is the signal flow from software to hardware and back. There are all kinds of places that things can go wrong and understanding this flow would really help. Thanks again!

[@CreativeSauce]

That's a great suggestion, thank you!

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

Cheers. For anyone having an issue with no templates loading on startup you can just find the folder and open cakewalk using a template file. Thanks for your video it helped solve issues I was having.

[@Math342010]

Question : [Reference On 7:14] How to add the instruments such as Si-Drum Kit like you do? Is there any video tutorial on this?

[@Netanya-q4b]

At last, energy and engagement with clear and concise instruction, subscribed :)

[@frytjeeeh]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! As a complete beginner I appreciate it a lot, especially since most other videos for "beginners" are already way too advanced and fast-paced for me to understand. Looking forward to more tutorials!

[@kengrabowski5907]

I watched other vids that mentioned cakewalk . But yours is the only one I viewed when it came down to how to use it. I am so glad that I did. Because downloading it, and then using it, would have turned into a disaster. Thanks so much.

[@beckoning-chasm]

Nice and to the point. Well done! There are two things I want to mention in my own experience--1. When I tried to download Cakewalk and selected all the options, the process hung for hours until I stopped it. When I tried again, I just selected Cakewalk and it went through; I then went back and selected the add-ons and they went through. 2. When I launch Cakewalk, the ASIO driver also launches...and I can't hear any audio from KZbin. So I did a lot of launching, quitting, watching, launching, quitting, watching. Might be my set up, but I wanted to show my experience.

[@Breeze1]

I know I might be late but there's a setting which pauses other audio playback when cakewalk is open which you can change in preferences

[@larryt689]

This is the best Cakewalk - Getting Starting video I've seen...and I've been watching them for the last 4 hours. Thank You very much Mike.

[@SteveWB75]

Thank you for the advice about ASIO, Mine was set to MME 32bit.

[@danidaje]

I know you get that a lot, since i read the comments, also i usually don't comment that much, BUT this is hands down the best tutorial that i found for actual beginners. Just felt like it would have been nice for you to hear that, i'm definetly going to keep on watching your tutorials! Thank's alot and great job

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks Daniele, I very much appreciate you saying that, and yes, its always nice to hear :)

[@marvinturniptop]

Amazing, I learned more from this video about getting started that I learned from the quick talking American fella. Many thanks.....I'll be back!

[@EmmausMusic]

Finally! A video that a beginner like me can actually understand! Excellent! Thank you.

[@normskinormski]

Finally a tutorial that actually got though my thick guitarists skull! Thank you

[@robertlongoria765]

Thanks for the low key and warm approach to this daw. I like the deliberate, fully disclosed style you provide.

[@LowkeyHundo]

I’m new to music production and home recording. I downloaded the DAW but it just seems super complicated. I’m having trouble using the instruments that come with it. I have no equipment besides a headset with a mic and a laptop.

[@johnriley8314]

Man oh Man,you sure do HELP ALOT Mike!!!! You seem to cover ALL THE BASES and REALLY KNOW YOUR STUFF when it comes to WINDOWS AND CAKEWALK !!!!! I LOVE your channel and watch ALL your videos and recommend ya every chance i get.I just finished setting up a Tascam 208i audio/interface and downloading CAKEWALK By Bandlab onto my new HP Laptop. All thanks to you,and one other friend of mine i actually met in Bandlab named Mike as well !! Almost done with a small Home Studio type set up now and am fixing to actually start recording !!! { A LIFELONG DREAM OF MINE!!!!} Please KEEP UP ALL THE GREAT WORK for Cakewalk that you do,Windows as well LOL... and ill keep watching,learning,listening,recommending,and most of all ENJOYING your channel !!!! THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH MAN !!!!

[@dr.wagner216]

7:44 I don't get any sound from my computer here, is there anyway you could help please!🙏

[@seek4itoops562]

Same thing happened to me, I solved it by changing the Driver mode back to MME. This might be due to the fact I haven´t installed the ASIO driver yet, so meanwhile it works like this. Edit: That was the problem, after downloading the Asio4All driver and executing the instalation process, you can change back to ASIO and sound will be good and smooth :D

[@ColinleGueux]

Check if the instrument is not muted

[@RoughDonut]

Go to Preferences , then to Playback and Recording and at the Driver Mode choose WASAPI Shared . (ASIO is probably not supported by your audio interface)

[@dr.wagner216]

@@seek4itoops562 Thank you for the suggestion brother! MME woks great and I can finally do some cool things. Thank you for getting back to me.

[@dr.wagner216]

@@RoughDonut I have no interface, but I'm currently considering getting one, but don't know where to start.

[@davidcole2337]

I have seen some other basic videos on how to use Cakewalk and have to say yours is the easiest to follow.

[@sikshredr]

So.. I messed up and recorded all my guitars in stereo for every song on my EP ... Can I fix this without re recording them?

[@CreativeSauce]

Hi, if you right click on the audio clip, there is an option "Convert to Mono" :)

[@sikshredr]

@@CreativeSauce thank you. I figured it out! Still getting weird noise on one side of stereo track so that when I convert it, the track is saturated with volume/distortion Been troubleshooting like crazy. Thought it may have been comping as I didn't have sound in sound active. But, there was nothing on the comping lanes.

[@jj-lukas]

i've been using Sonar Platinum for years, and STILL learned new things from this video! Liked & Subscribed!

[@FastEagle76]

Great Explanation. Thank you . I like your way to describe things.

[@missjennystevens]

Thank you for taking the time to do this tutorial. I've been using the BandLab app on my phone for a couple of months, and am now moving over to Cakewalk's Desktop DAW. It's a little daunting to begin with, so this tutorial was really valuable. I predict I will be having a binge on your channel!

[@johnriley8314]

Im going thru the EXACT SAME THING!!! LOL Abit OVERWHELMING AT 1ST AS STATED, But gonna be WELL worth it in the Longrun for us BOTH I HOPE !! On the Bandlab App itself, my name is music_maker_69.... maybe we can collab sometime !!!!

[@missjennystevens]

Hey John! Well 2 months down the line I can safely say it was well worth moving over to cakewalk. I’ve been able to make projects I could only have dreamed of if I was still using BandLab’s DAW! Best of luck and see you on BandLab sometime!

[@johnriley8314]

@@missjennystevens ...SOUNDS GREAT JEN !!

[@violetraven9440]

by the way a nice tip for those of you that are newer then me and need help with the ASIO stuff i got the fl studio to try it out and you get ASIO for all with it so get that try it if you want or just uninstall fl then boom free working ASIO for all from a good source that dosesn't look sketchy and then adjust a few settings check sauce vid on that for what to change and have at it have fun i hope this helps some of you

[@intrudergrid9530]

Peyton Kasinger Yes, but if your interface doesn't accept ASIO?

[@danieklerr]

@@intrudergrid9530 .. I've used dozens of interfaces over a period of nearly 30 years, and they all can be operated with an ASIO driver. There are companies which (foolishly) recommend against using ASIO, but you can still use an ASIO driver. And, in my humble opinion, you should, as it will maximize your performance/latency in your DAW environment.

[@mikeomalanga709]

@@danieklerr you seem to know your stuff. First off what does ASIO even do? Next, when I clicked ASIO I had no audio so I just changed it back to MME (32 Bit). Would that be an issue?

[@danieklerr]

@@mikeomalanga709 .. Hello.. ASIO is driver protocol developed by Steinberg (original developer of the VST, and maker of Cubase), designed to optimize performance and decrease latency. If you chose ASIO and heard no sound, it's because once it's chosen you have to select your interface again as the device for audio input and output. If you go back to MME, it won't hurt anything. Also, if you are using the native audio in your computer, without an external interface, I'm not sure it's possible to use the ASIO protocol. I hope this helps. If not, let me know and I'll try to walk you through it.

[@josephkirby5153]

Thank you soo much for making this video! I'm taking advantage of the time we're to stay home to finally learn how to use a DAW and put my Focusrite to use. I've watched several tutorials this AM and yours is the best. Clear and concise and you don't assume the viewer already knows things. Thanks again!

[@bear5197]

When I start recording and playing the drums it doesn't actually record anything? Plz help

[@philiphall9609]

Me 2

[@newjack2166]

you have to make sure the record icon is clicked red to arm the track. Did you sort it out? Can you comment the solution (for others)?

[@philiphall9609]

Yes its armed but still nothing.

[@newjack2166]

Can you hear it when you are playing the drum (without recording)?

[@philiphall9609]

Yes

[@lomaxlambdajan]

I'm just started with this material... it's just so difficult but your explanation helps me out of the problem... thank you

[@sirasy]

by the way: your tutorials are really VERY good, but unfortunately, everything seems to be more complicated than I thought 'cause there is always some extra unexpected problem that suddenly appears and that you don't cover and your wonderful tutorial! THANK YOU for your great very helpful work!

[@TonyButterworthPhoto]

That's exactly what I encountered. The bit where youre supposed to choose an input and output thing, my lists were empty!

[@einjehrkastupich1823]

@@TonyButterworthPhoto did you find a solution?^^

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

What can I say..this man is more than a superstar. What incredible quality teaching. As a teacher myself may I offer my personal respect and admiration for this out standing tutorial. They simply do not come better than this. respect from the UK

[@cole3063]

9:08 whenever I press record, everything runs smoothly except it doesn’t actually record any noise. When I am playing the drum kit from cakewalk, the program does not record any drum noises. Any suggestions? (Great tutorial btw) Edit: I have sense bought a midi keyboard (mini lab mk2 I highly recommend it) and it can control the drums just fine so I’m assuming the only solution is some sort of midi input to channel it. Also the mk2 comes with ableton live 10 which has been a lot easier.

[@dopeburrito3373]

I have the same problem

[@jeffsellers5468]

I hear nothing too

[@alexwoodies4043]

Because midi is not noise. It’s only recording key input. No sound. The plug in is just assigned to trigger those sounds to play.

[@cole3063]

@@alexwoodies4043 you’re right since I’ve commented this I’ve bought a midi keyboard (mini lab mkii it’s very nice) and I can record input. I’ve switched to ableton sense it comes free with the keyboard but Bandlab works just fine with a midi device

[@davdandy1]

I made it to the end. Quality videos and can't wait to view more. As a recording virgin at 59 yes old I need all your help. Thankyou.

[@JDunnItAgain]

I'm a beginner with DAWs and this was so helpful! My one question is how do you get the FX button to appear on each track? I'm not seeing that button on any tracks I've created

[@bosco7246]

Same problem here....anyone?!

[@eddiezaptor]

@@bosco7246 select "MIX" as the view type in the upper right corner

[@eggsngr]

Learning from these tutorials by Creative Sauce will make my musical experience easier ... Can't wait to get all my gear together and start the journey.

[@nicholasrosella2952]

When you go tk add an insturment (7:15) there's a 4 insturments listed ther but I don't have any except for one called cakewalk tts-1. why is this?

[@CreativeSauce]

It's just because I have some other instruments installed that don't come with cakewalk.

[@olliveraira6122]

@@CreativeSauceI have a velocity sensitive MIDI keyboard "Launchkey 61" by Novation, do you know of any good VST instruments which support velocity? I dont have any VST instruments so the more suggestions the better

[@biffmalibu9488]

Really, really helpful. Fantastic series. I'm a newbie at this and your instruction was super easy to follow. You weren't flying thru clicking this and clicking that not mentioning what the buttons were, etc. I'm a new subscriber!!! Thanks much!!

[@stefalkema9080]

i dont have the standard instruments help please!!!!

[@antoninjanku3358]

you can use your own keyboard and mouse to play. go to views->virtual controller->keyboard

[@vacariongaming7345]

hey dude try reinstalling the program if that doesn't help try looking on forums i'm sure your not the only person with this issue.

[@tarafarrell7095]

This happened to me as well! Make sure you installed the add-ons when you installed Cakewalk, and if you didn't you can go back to Band Lab Assistant and select the drop-down and "Add-ons" next to Cakewalk's app and it should give you the option to install.

[@CreativeSauce]

Many people miss this! Thanks Tara.

[@zerui3272]

@@tarafarrell7095 Thank you so much, Tara!!

[@jeffb1886]

Just getting started as a total noob! Thanks. In order to watch/pause and go into Cakewalk to do what you did, I needed to change the Pref/Audio Playback-Rec Driver Mode to MME. Using ASIO crashed KZbin...even with Suspend Audio Engine clicked on (which is supposed to prevent the audio conflict). After that I was able to follow along between the video and Cakewalk

[@johnriley8314]

...GREAT IDEA... just because one setting works for someone else doesnt ALWAYS mean that it will work for you... ONE MUST INVESTIGATE,FOOL AROUND IF YA WILL, and TWEAK your problem the best way ya know how....FORUMS,THIS CHANNEL..ALL GREAT INFORMATIVE SITES !!! Sorry about the caps man!!

[@lecmakesyousmarter9007]

Hello Bandlab, I am a beginner for cakewalk. I have a problem like this. When I start a new project, I create the MIDI tracks either drums, piano, guitar or other. It doesn't sound. I mean it has no sound. Can you give me any suggestions? I enjoy Cakewalk pretty much.

[@sleepysundaymorning5034]

Press 'P' or go to Edit->Preferences, from there select devices, and check if your input/output devices are correct. If not, resolve the problem. If there are no devices it is most likely that your are using ASIO4ALL, so you need to set it up from ASIO4ALL control panel or simply switch to any other mode.

[@sleepysundaymorning5034]

@@lj444saj3 I think you should search for a solution on KZbin, because I can't give any advice on that. Good luck.

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

I'm with Tama Was Here WOW, One of the Best shown and explained I've watched (And there's been a Ton!) Thanks Again, Jack

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks Jack!

[@thomasmichael5940]

Great video. Q: How do you lay down a drum track(bass, snare, hi-hat, etc.) if you don't have a midi keyboard? Can it be don on the computer keyboard?

[@CreativeSauce]

Hi Thomas, yes there is a virtual keyboard in Cakewalk. You can see how to use it here: www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Views.51.html

[@HitLock69]

Just setting it up right now, your video is helping me out a lot, thank you

[@elektrodj66]

Hello, I need help. I am total beginner and followed closely your instructions. I installed Cakewalk with the addons and also ASIO4All. However when I have to add any MIDI device input. I have no options at all. As MIDI device output I only have the option: Microsoft GS Wavelenth Synth. When I go further, I also cant any "SI-Drum Kit" as instrument. My only instrument options are "Default (TTS-1)", "Cakewalk TTS-1", "General MIDI" and "MIDI Only". What am I doing wrong? Thank you for any help.

[@Hijiri04]

same brother

[@epicsstan4722]

elektrodj66 I am having the same problem

[@mromfggggggg]

Same

[@CB-ew9es]

Had a similar problem. Try Utilities-->Cakewalk plug in manager. On the left hand menu select VST Instruments (VSTi) It will most likely be blank in the registered plug-ins column. At the bottom select 'options' and tick the two rescan boxes then click ok. Now select 'Scan VST plug-ins' and hopefully this should find and add the instruments.

[@mromfggggggg]

@@CB-ew9es ty for helping but I just did that and didn't work - - I just want drums

[@matthewpaynemusic]

Thanks for creating this video, super helpful!

[@alexk9402]

when I try to add a instrument, no plugins show up, even though I installed all of them. does anyone know how to fix this?

[@seanwalsh999]

Thanks for the video. Just left Reaper for another shot at Cakewalk as I am trying to record in mono but Reaper has that feature buried so deep I can't find it. I really like the look of Cakewalk, all the photo realistic aspects are a really joy to behold.The minute I saw those real vu meters in the channel strip I was hooked. I m sure that Reaper is probably more powerful and versatile, but I am no pro, I just need something that is simple to use and looks good at the same time. And oh yea, its free, you just have to put up with band labs weird ideas of how the internet should work, took me five tries to figure out how to download and install Cakewalk by Bandlab, but in the end it was worth the effort. Thanks again for your good tutorial.

[@CreativeSauce]

Hey Sean - I must admit, I also like that kind of UI. Yep - its the VU meters! Thanks for watching :)

[@AB-zm5ps]

Hey ! How come I only have a MIDI output device and no input device ? Help 😂 Also, I don’t have the drum selection or any other instruments included. It’s completely blank.

[@mangonectar8117]

A B what happened?? I’m experiencing the same problem

[@yume53]

You should download all the instruments when you're downloading cakewalk from the bandlab assistant. I'm a newbie to this so I'm not sure how you can get the instruments if you've already downloaded cakewalk, sorry :(

[@newjack2166]

There is an ability to scan for VST instruments from the user interface and cakewalk seems to rescan each time it starts. Did you already solve the issue? Can you post an answer here (to help the others)?

[@wordsfromreuben3075]

I'm having the exact same problems! :/ did you manage to work it out in the end?

[@newjack2166]

@WFR reading and rereading and trying to figure out a solution . . . When I installed Cakewalk even though checked "install everything," I had no virtual instruments at all but cakewalk could see my usb interface. But no sounds. Solution was that my virtual instruments had not at all been installed (despite having checked the boxes). I had to go back to Bandlab assistant and perform supplemental installs of the other parts. There's a learning curve to MIDI which was one of my problems. To record midi audio you must be sending it to an audio track. But I'm so inexperienced that I question the value of my own advice. Please see my previous post and tell us if you solve the problem. I solved mine. My advice is find a MIDI keyboard. It will do everything you need. And Im convinced we're in the right place.

[@freshprince69]

Thanks man, I made my first 30-minute track because of this.

[@umahuma44]

My cakewalk did sound and then I changed my preferences like you suggested and now my cakewalk doesn't sound at all what could be the problem?

[@robkim55]

Put it back to factory settings or the settings that you began with. If it can help.

[@tebqzik_music]

@@robkim55 Rob select ASIO on your audio setting

[@nicholaskillian671]

@@tebqzik_music ASIO is not an option on my device. Any ideas. All i get is MME and UWP.

[@tebqzik_music]

If you dont find it you should download on from www.asio4all.org/

[@spikerztuber]

Thanks for the clear instruction regarding Cakewalk- looking forward to more!

[@CreativeSauce]

More to come!

[@JMO04091]

Hey I could really use some help I downloaded Cakewalk and I'm really excited to use it but no instruments seem to come with it? I see in yours you have insturments but in mine there is just this one option the Cake. something or other any advice on how I can get the rest of the instruments?

[@CreativeSauce]

Hi, there is an option to download the extras in the Bandlab app. If you go back to the part of the app where you download Cakewalk, you should see the option to download them there.

[@JMO04091]

@@CreativeSauce I installed and downloaded everything but that didn't help. I just uninstalled everything and now I am re installing it thanks for getting back to me! I REALLY want to get into this program after watching your content!!

[@justaboredguy8738]

@@JMO04091 install the add ons click the 3 dot button beside the install button in bandlab and install add on softwares I dunno exactly which one software u need, it should be one of the 4 . Just install all of them. it should be the 'studio instrument suite' one I am sry i couldn't help u at the right time :( U probably gave it up or already found a solution i guess

[@peterdeschenes1995]

Thank you so much! New to Cakewalk here and I am a very visual learner. Your video covered a lot to at least get off the ground and starting to run. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@annaholzmayr9546]

Help I can't record anything. I think it might be because there are no MIDI inputs or outputs. How do I get those? I'm very new to this I've never done it before...

[@leahtistrahmad1369]

Anna Holzmayr did you figure it out? I’m experiencing the same problem.

[@ih4moody543]

@@leahtistrahmad1369 i had same problem in past .. how ever after searching i find out the key .... the problem is that you have to select your input devices ... if you want to record from mic.. you should go to EDIT ,,PREFERENCES ,,PLAYBACK AND RECORDING ,, and then from DRIVE MODE you have to select your headphone (mic) mode ... which almost usually (MME) if you want to record from digital piano or keyboard ..from the track window search for (virtual controller ) and then choice MIDI Omni . hope that helps

[@dazbuc]

Thanks for the videos you post. I've searched KZbin for instructional videos for things like Cakewalk and related home recording topics that match my level of knowledge..........wow!! you have nailed it for me.

[@garrettoostdyk6688]

Hi, I'd like to import stereo .wav files into my projects. The stereo tracks as created consist of one .wav file for the left channel and another .wav file for the right channel. Can I bring them into one stereo Cakewalk channel.? I know I can send them to a stereo buss and control them but now I have 3 faders control one stereo image when I'd like just 1 fader. Thanks for your help.

[@CreativeSauce]

Hi. Yes if you select both tracks, then open the Tracks tab, you can use the Bounce to Tracks option

[@garrettoostdyk6688]

@@CreativeSauce Thanks for the reply. When do I select the tracks in the Bounce to Tracks window? Regardless of how I try it just creates 2 more mono tracks. My method is Tracks-- Bounce to track(s) - (Destination) New Track (Preset )Blank- (Source-)Tracks- (Channel Format) Stereo (Source Tracks) Track 1 Track 2. It creates a stereo Track 1 and a stereo track 2. Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong? I found that if I mute every track but the 2 mono tracks and then bounce the entire mix to stereo that works but could become a challenge with may tracks in a project. Thanks agin for your help and your videos

[@genelaskowski3679]

Thank you for making this easy to understand. I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks and I am so glad to have found your video! Thanks.

[@abai0731]

Thanks for the video. I've got a question here; I did click ADD TRACK - INSTRUMENTS, but i've only got Cakewalk TTS-1 instead of any of those instrument options as you showed. Why is this?

[@MB-io7yv]

阿白Coral did you find a solution?

[@ramibasmahjian1663]

same. have you found a solution?

[@stephendey5056]

Superb walk-thro, thanks for taking the time to post. I have watched other presentations on this, but they seem to presume you already know how to get Cakewalk downloaded on your PC. Easy with your step by step instructions, yours is much more in depth, spot on, thanks again.

[@jeffsellers5468]

total noob here. but I had to set to WASAPI to see any Devices. then I see my Microphone and Speakers (With ASIO there are NO Devices showing for Input or Output Drivers)

[@francisdrake6777]

This is very good. I am share with a friend as his intro to Cakewalk. Thanks for creating this video.

[@ZoeyCherise]

when i select instrument there isnt anything that comes from cakewalk it only has cakewalk TTS-1 1

[@sydynzz]

I came down to comments to see if anyone else had this issue. Please guide with this!

[@vlobster7660]

@@sydynzz yup me too

[@vlobster7660]

I wish he would reply about this issue

[@P0TAT069]

you need to download the studio something addon

[@bebari]

i have this same issue, i did download the studio instruments suite, and i can see them in the plug in section but i cant use them

[@arnieslab]

Thank you so much! This is the best tutorial I've seen. It's greatly appreciated.

[@nashdrift]

if you could do something on the focusrite solo would help input 1 is mic and 2 is guitar but most things want input 1 is there a fix or will this help? ASIO4ALL i don't know

[@CreativeSauce]

Hi, are you using the Focusrite driver?

[@usta028]

yes install the focusrite driver and select input 2 (on 15:17 in the video he shows how)

[@axelgottwald]

This is the best thing I've ever seen about a DAW explanation. Thanks a lot! I thought about switching to Pro Tools but I started with Sonar 4 through 5,6,7, 8 then X1 and X2. Now I am going to Cakewalk by Bandlap.

[@MikeCaffyn1]

Is it only me, or does Cakewalk take over the audio. After having changed my audio to AOSO in Cakewalk, I couldn,t hear your tutorial any more. I guess I'll have to use two devices in parallel?

[@jimmymacheta2760]

Yeah, same here.

[@charleswhitman3391]

same

[@CCBB26]

Don't know if you got it sorted, but I believe in one of the other video's he covered it. Go to preferences, under Audio and Recording you'll see a tick box "Suspend audio engine when cakewalk is not in focus" I'm pretty sure you need to tick that box.

[@navayoerlangga2295]

The issue was a mistmatch between your interface and Window's Default Format. For example, if your DAW project is set to 44k and your Interface to 41, the audio interface will "take over" and prevent windows from using the bus. To fix this you need to change window's default sample rate to the one u usually set your DAW project with work with. Go go Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Right click your Presonus' Main out device (Default device) -> Properties -> Advanced -> change the Default Format to the one your DAW uses. That's it!

[@bebari]

amazing!!! suuuuper useful. thankyou so much!

[@k_nito7954]

Uh, I'm a bit late to the party so I doubt you'll respond lol, but I have this weird issue with CakeWalk. I installed ASIO4ALL and it lets me use the ASIO audio drive (finally) but I can't seem to record anything using the SI-drum kit. I assume this is also the case for other kits too, but Idk yet. Also, this happens whenever CakeWalk is open: imgur.com/a/fXeFjMA It's REALLY annoying as I can't watch your video while adjusting CakeWalk. Do you have any idea what's the problem? Thanks

[@CreativeSauce]

Hi, thanks for watching. All DAWs tend to struggle when using the internal sound of your system. The error is happening because the audio system is being shared by Cakewalk and other programs. You can do some basic things, but in reality you need a dedicated audio interface for music production. In the meantime, this may help www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Troubleshooting.12.html

[@akiani]

preferences>playback and recording> tick the suspend audio engine....

[@wesgg8393]

@@CreativeSauce So with a audio interface (as input) Cakewalk can record and generate tracks normaly even if using the pc's output ? (I have the same issue, I try to record the drum kit or the bass kit but nothing is generated, I want to get a audio interface soon but I don't think I could use it as a output for now since I don't have a p10 loudspeaker). Tks and great job on the video btw

[@kiragalzu5134]

THANK YOU!!! i just got cakewalk and was looking for a tutorial video. This is helping me so much.

[@AnthonyCarrier]

Ok don't apologize for the out of tuned guitar, lol call it detuned and thats your sound!

[@Fretboard_Chaos_Productions]

Mike, What a fantastic channel you have running here. As a complete newbie to recording and a user of Cakewalk, your video guides are a brilliant. You have a natural and relaxed way of presenting which makes listening (and watching) these videos a treat. Thank you and I hope to see loads of new content in 2020!

[@refire2073]

Hi Mike, Susan here- have you done the video about adjusting settings on the interface for actual instruments like guitar that you had mentioned?

[@spacedoutofyourdimension1774]

i was about to throw both the computer and cakewalk out the window but your video saved the day THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!! I see this has been posted some time ago, but know it still saving lives..and laptops 👾🙌🙌

[@GFXDylan]

the sound on sound information was a key difference in beginning tutorials. you hit the right notes ;) on the tutorial

[@txdave2]

This is one of the best instructional videos I've seen on KZbin. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@rivonvai]

I downloaded cakewalk few weeks ago and did my first trial and error and trial again session to do a little track record! Nonetheless this videos helps a lot to clear doubts and have a better picture of the whole application so thank you very much for your effort! Hope to see these more and will follow your suggestions! Thanks again :-)

[@CreativeSauce]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed!

[@richie8230]

Perfect for beginners, and also some nice tips for those who are getting on okay but need to keep learning. Very nice video production too!

[@chickendinner2562]

Man this is definitely one of the better tuts out there EXCEPT for those who only use a keyboard and mouse no other instruments or tools etc. :(

[@dan_429]

At 8:55 when I hit record and use the drum kit, the audio the drums make don't actually get recorded. How can I fix this issue?

[@freshprince69]

If you don't have a midi keyboard, you need to open virtual controller.

[@buddywhite1780]

I made it to the end! I've been running a Cakewalk DAW since the early `90's. It has fulfilled my every musical need, from early MIDI projects through recording, editing, mixing and mastering an album. My most recent Cakewalk permutation is Sonar 6 (if it ain't broke, don't fix it.) I am stoked to try the free download.

[@saketkhanna2713]

Love the way you explain. The reassuring manner. I think I can do this.

[@andrewdavies8328]

I made it to the end. Great video tutorials and lots to deep dive into!

[@sherylm.franks4536]

Thank You! I liked and subscribed and rang the little bell. You helped me a lot!

[@by__bianka]

Thank you for this turtorial!! I doubt I would've been able to figure out how to do anything without this^^