HOW TO USE CAKEWALK BY BANDLAB - Tutorial for Beginners (free daw) - Getting Started

[@JustDaNorm]

I just want to say I appreciate all of you for taking time to watch this video. Believe it or not. I felt horrible when I recorded this and I wasn’t sure if it was going to go well. Please let me know if there is something specific you need help with. Do you prefer longer tutorials like this or shorter ones? Comment below. Check out my shorter tutorial videos Caketorials. How to Create a Project in Cakewalk by Bandlab -Tutorial for Beginners (Caketorials I) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYPFcnSwrbt8hKM How to Create Tracks in Cakewalk by Bandlab - (Caketorials II) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4jUap9nYp10mbs

[@duttyluke]

You are an excellent teacher sick or not thank you for your help ,I am brand new and no absolutely nothing Your instruction is without intimidation very concise and Extremely informative. And you have a great voice. keep up the good work

[@JustDaNorm]

@@duttyluke Thanks again Pete for the kinds word and encouragement. Welcome to the community. I look forward to learning more about your projects in Cakewalk. All the best! 😊

[@Hope4Life26]

Is it possible for you to do a step-by-step vocal track when it comes to harmonizing vocals in the best way possible? I'm focused on vocals at the moment and wanna get rid of the white noise while stacking vocals and etc. Once again, thank you for this video!

[@JustDaNorm]

It’s funny you mention that. I’m in the process of finishing a new song and it will be featured in a new series that will focus on recording and mixing vocals in Cakewalk. The first video should be hopefully uploaded next week.

[@Hope4Life26]

@@JustDaNorm Okay cool, thanks for the heads up!

[@BobbieJuanKenobi]

This is exactly what I've been looking for! Every Cakewalk tutorial "for beginners" I've found has not been for absolute beginners. They all gloss over details that I guess seem obvious or intuitive to them, but that leave folks like me scratching our heads, getting overwhelmed and giving up which I've done multiple times, so thank you for this and all your tutorials!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Bob. Thank you for taking time to watch it! I'm glad that it helped. Yes sometimes it's easy to forget to slow down and break it into baby steps. Let me know if you need any help or if there is anything specific that you don't understand. I created a shorter tutorials series called Caketorials which focus on beginner steps to getting started. I will continue to create longer tutorials also. Thank you again and all the best!

[@CherylGriffithHHAPMI]

So Beautiful. Most of the Tutors speak much too fast. You were just Perfect. Not too fast, not too slow. Thanks a lot. You were truly born to teach and help others. Keep up the Good Work. God Bless!

[@JustDaNorm]

Helly Cheryl, welcome to the channel! Thank you for your kind words. I only hope that I am able to educate and entertain others. Please let me know if you need further help with Cakewalk. If you haven't already feel free to subscribe to the channel. All the best!

[@pytch666]

Wow! This is such an excellent resource! I just started working with Cakewalk, and the learning curve was/is outrageous! I'm new to music in general, kinda, and the most I've ever done was make a few songs on BandLab. I just wanted you, as a creator, to know that: I have a hard time learning new things a lot of the time because I don't do well with video content. I usually need an article or a couple of infographics. But I will avoid video a lot. The transcript and the chapters that came alongside your video were excellent and extremely helpful. It's hard to find content that isn't video on subjects like this. Sometimes my brain overloads when I'm watching a video. Idek why. It just does. Lol. So, thank you, sincerely. Your content is awesome; not only is it structured, I think you made an overwhelming task (for me, at least) seem more attainable👌.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello and welcome to the channel! I thank you for the comment and I am glad that the video was helpful. I can understand how videos can be overwhelming sometimes especially when they are fast paced. A while back I started (but never finished, maybe one day) a ebook to dive into Cakewalk and home studio tips. I wanted it to be written, instructional and entertaining while also linking to videos for those that learn well visually. Please feel free to share questions when they arise. I don't know it all but I love to learn what I don't know. Al lthe best!

[@scnrich4941]

You even forgot you are teaching beginners and began to show us how proffesional you are ! everyone's weaknesses, good work bro

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks you! I hole the video I helpful. Please let me know if you have questions. I don’t know everything but I constantly am researching new things. All the best!

[@Lydiahunt188]

The only cakewalk tutorial I've been able to follow yet! Learning new DAWS is typically a big challenge for me. Thank you for the slow and gentle/realistic instruction!

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank you Lydia for the kind comment. I am glad that the video is helpful. Yes learning DAWs can be challenging but with patience and practice you will be recording, mixing and releasing music soon. Please let me know if you have any questions. I have 100s of videos on Cakewalk and home studio recording. What I don't know I will research. All the best!

[@rae7726]

Thank you so much for taking the time, care and gentle approach for absolute beginners. Im completely new to using a DAW and have been trying to learn but none of them had me relaxed and able to keep up until i found this one! I completed the "test youtube" file along with you successfully!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Rae. Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you were able to follow along and complete your first test project in Cakewalk, please keep me updated with your project and any questions that may arise. All the best!

[@alanwilson2897]

I really appreciate your hard work you've put into this. I'm getting a better understanding this time than back when I read line by line in a sonar book.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Alan, I appreciate the comment. I had fun making this video and its amazing to see so many people find value and understanding from it. I hope you find even more tips and help on my channel. All the best!

[@alanwilson2897]

@@JustDaNorm well you break it down where dummies like us kind get it. I really appreciate it and hope your much success. The recording audio back in the sonar days was fairly simple but I never did any midi and I'm 12 years older lol. take care, Alan

[@ajmelodic]

awesome breakdown bro. I just downloaded the software and was looking for ...YOU! Appreciate your vid.

[@JustDaNorm]

Welcome to The Cakewalk Family. Let me know if you have questions. All the best!

[@JustDaNorm]

If you have found value in this video definitely let me know in comments. I am getting ready to release an video focusing on mixing Vocals. Hopefully you can check it out.

[@onlykitty5742]

I’m in Saint Louis tooo! Glad I found you

[@1971mcwillis]

thanks bro your videos have been very helpful

[@JustDaNorm]

Awesome! I appreciate you watching. I'm glad they are helpful. Keep me posted with questions.

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank you for watching! I hope you find this tutorial helpful. I am slowly building this playlist with more tutorials for Cakewalk by Bandlab. I plan to release at least one video every month. If you find the information helpful definitely subscribe to my channel. Feel free to post question below in comments Let me know if you have topics you’d like me to cover. All the best!

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

First time viewer. Just subscribed too. Thank you for explaining all this is in layman terms a beginner can understand. Very much appreciated.

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks you oldschoolfunkster1 I hope it helps out. More videos to come. Thank you for the subscription. Welcome to the community!

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@@JustDaNorm ... 👍👍

[@almeisam]

Just what I needed. Thanks.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello almeisam thank your watching. Welcome to the channel! Please let me know if you have any questions and definitely keep me posted on your projects. All the best!

[@rain73ful]

This was very helpful and because of your clear and no rush explanation of this DAW, I was able to record my first song on Cakewalk! Thank you!

[@JustDaNorm]

You’re welcome! That’s amazing rain73ful. Let me know when you are finished. I’d love to hear it. Glad it helped.

[@groclency]

Hi dear, thanks for being so clear .. i have watched a lot of videos on cakewalk and it is the first time i really understand evrything, i promise myself to watch allyour videos one by one so i can really use cakewalk as i dream to... you will certainly have further questions from me from time ti rime, you are a great teacher...

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Clency. Thank you for the comment. I’m glad that the tutorial is helpful. Definitely feel free to reach out for questions. All the best! 😊

[@ajlee3113]

GOOD VIDEO UR CHILL ASF

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks. Hope it is helpful!

[@johncostello9480]

Thank you so much for this informative tutorial. I'm just getting started with Cakewalk so it's baby steps for now. This video has been very helpful. I look forward to viewing more.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey John, welcome to the channel and congratulations starting with Cakewalk! I appreciate your comment and you joining the community. Please feel free to ask questions when they arise. I don’t know everything but if I know the answer I will let you know and if not I will research it then get back to you. What are your music goals? Writing styles are genres?

[@duttyluke]

Thank you teacher very helpful I will follow you until I am a master

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Pete. Thank your for the comment. I’m glad that the video is helpful. Please let me know if you have specific questions or need more expansion on something.

[@martadoresic8257]

This is for real beginners, just what I need! Thank you so much, you explained everything really well :)

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Marta. Thank you for watching it. I’m glad that it is helpful. That was my intention to make it for true beginners. Stay tuned for more videos that will slowing explore the DAW more. All the best! Keep me posted on your future projects and endeavors.

[@oker6742]

Well done bor ! Thanks.

[@JustDaNorm]

You’re welcome OKER. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!

[@meowzers4380]

Your video is awesome, it really helped a lot. One of the few that actually makes sense, thx!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello meowzers. You’re welcome! Welcome to the channel. I’m glad that it is helpful. Please let me know if there is anything you would like to see or if you have questions about anything. All the best!

[@Hope4Life26]

Thankyou for this video!

[@JustDaNorm]

Brittany thank you for watching!

[@dannyseymour8413]

Absolutely love your videos... just the right amount of information for me to process.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Danny, welcome to the channel! Thank you for the kind comment. Please let me know if you have any specific questions. I may have a video for it and if not it goes into the endless list of videos I want and need to make before the end of the year. I go live Thursday morning this week to listen to some of the community original music. Feel free to tune in. Enjoy your week!

[@bloodbathgamestudios672]

Thanks for taking the time to do the video a great help

[@JustDaNorm]

No problem. Thank you for taking time to watch it! 😊

[@presentalinkwalterbak2426]

Hey! I like that Ye Ye song! It calms me down! :)

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks. It was a such a funny tune. Hopefully the tutorial helps.

[@muros6707]

hey thanks for the tutorial !

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Euwen. Thank you for watching. I hope it helps!

[@ironvikinggod]

It helped. Thanks again

[@JustDaNorm]

You’re welcome Hadge. Keep me posted with your projects and questions

[@iainbremner8909]

Thanks for this. Absolute beginner here, having just bought an interface and installed Cakewalk. I'm a bit vague on what you did around adding a track (fingered bass). You commented that two tracks ended up the same sound, so you made some changes. I got lost at that point! A few times you quickly glossed over some steps without explaining slowly what you were doing. I managed to record a sound, but through my headphones there's playback sound only through one ear.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Iain welcome to the channel! Congratulations on getting an interface and installing Cakewalk. I apologize for going too fast in this video. I have a series that is more geared to breaking everything up in to smaller chunks. Check out my Caketorials series. Also feel free to join me live this every Saturday at 12:00pm CST to discuss questions that you may have. I will make more tutorials that really focus on tips for beginner. kzbin.info/aero/PL61Hq6S6JhTNPywlkTQwT9j1BnJnrwO1h

[@JustDaNorm]

If you are getting audio only on one side after recording. You will need to change the input of the track you recorded on then record the audio again.

[@oa2989]

This has been so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey O A welcome to the channel! Thanks for the comment and watching. Please let me know if you need help or have questions about anything. All the best!

[@CrisIs_Here]

Hello to my new teacher 👏

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello CrisisHere Welcome to the channel. Let me know if you have questions. All the best!

[@CrisIs_Here]

@@JustDaNorm actually I do, cakewalk won't open anymore after I opened it first time. You know any solution?

[@JustDaNorm]

It’s possible the program is still running in background. Ctrl Alt Delete then find Cakewalk then close it down. Or try restarting computer then see if it opens up. If there is still trouble try reinstalling

[@bigkidzbdt]

Dope footage and very informational thanks bro!!!

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank you! I’m glad it helped. All the best!

[@Mr66495]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL.....THANKYOU GOOD BROTHER

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Barry. Thanks so much. Glad you liked the tutorial. I hope it helps. Happy Holidays!

[@kattlovva]

Thank you, this was extremely helpful!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Ki Ki, thank you for watching. I’m glad it was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. All the best!

[@dashagibbin4834]

Thank you so so so much for this video. I wanna learn how to produce music, I know I have a long way to go but at least this is helping me to start. Other videos I saw about Cakewalk where too complicated and full of information. This is my first time using a DAW and at least now I know how to get started. Once again, thank you, I'll check out your other videos too as soon as possible.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Dasha, Congratulations on taking the first steps to music production. Thank you for watching. I’m glad it helped. Let me know if you have any questions. All the best!

[@kannadicreation749]

which video i should follow after this. bro this is soo much useful thanks a lot sir... lots of love from india

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad it is useful. I would suggest the two videos below. What’s your main focus in Cakewalk? Better workflow tips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnWzgauHiZemfdE Mixing vocals - Cakewalk by Bandlab Tutorial - Mixing Vocals for beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPUe6irYq9qZ68 Feel free to reach out with any questions. All the best!

[@kannadicreation749]

@@JustDaNorm yea started watching the mixing vocals ...I found your tutorial very useful

[@JustDaNorm]

@@kannadicreation749 Awesome. Keep me posted on your projects. Let me know if there is anything I can help in.

[@jarrettpitts2501]

This is great stuff

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank Jarrett! I hope it is helpful.

[@joangriffin9746]

Much better than anything else I have found so far but still difficult at times. I went stop start and copied every step but then the vocal playback was coming back to me at very fast speed so I sound like tweety pie. Then I could not hear my virtual keyboard even though the sound was registering on the DAW. I know I am at beginner level (Cakewalk for dummies minus 10), but trying to understand the terminology etc in the tech environment after years of the old way. Probably something simple in the settings to adjust but still torture (sorry, long day) to be continually trying to problem solve. Thank you for your work, will try again tomorrow.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Joan. Thank for taking time to watch the tutorial. Yes using any daw can be difficult at first. Take it one step at a time. Hmm if your vocal is coming back at a different speed. It could be the sample rate of your interface vs sample rate of Cakewalk. It could also be the latency is set to fast or it could even be joh cpu usage. I would suggest checking these areas. Try restarting computer then try to record again. If you still have trouble let me know.

[@JustDaNorm]

For the keyboard controller. If you are not getting any sound but you see a signal on the track in Cakewalk. It could be that the input echo is disabled. It could also be a driver issue or possibly the input is not set to correct channel. Let me know if any of this helps. If not I can offer some more suggestions. Here is a video to help with troubleshooting Cakewalk kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbRYYdoapeHiK8

[@brandonspence6459]

Appreciate it ❤

[@elainesmith497]

Brilliant, does what it says on the tin! I just want to be able to make some sounds not a full tutorial on the complexities if Cakewalk. Thank you JustDaNorm, you nailed it :) subscribed and will be back for more!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Elaine, Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to watch my video. Thank you for subscribing and Welcome to the JustDaNormian community! Yes the software can get intense. I know how tough it is to have ideas you want to record but then wonder “How does this thing work” I’m gonna slowly expand on getting started. There is a lot of features in the DAW and my hope is that I am able to keep it relevant and easy to digest. All the best!

[@fredriknerli9197]

This helped a lot, thanks man!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Fredrik. Thank you! I’m glad that it helped. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@leighhoff5446]

Thanks for this video! I watched a couple others and they were meant for beginners but they were way too complicated

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Leigh, welcome to the channel! I’m glad that the video was helpful. Yes sometimes even I forget that are complete newbies to DAWs and Cakewalk. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need more clarity on something. All the best!

[@jakemk6]

Hi and thanks. Cool video. As an old Garage Band user I'm slowly getting used to Cakewalk. Something I'd like to do is play along with a recorded track (in this case Dexter Gordon Days of Wine and Roses) but I'd like to slow the tempo down because I can't keep up with Dex's tempo. Easy in Garage Band, But I can't figure out what to do with Cakewalk. Can you help please. Thanks in advance, Jake

[@JustDaNorm]

I just made this video. I hope it helps you. Is Your Song Too Slow? Change the Audio Tempo in Cakewalk kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYC9oJeBbqd4bJY

[@NicoMCH666]

This is so awesome, thanks for the tutorial, was looking for something really oriented towards beginners. Definitely need to check out your playlists! Just looking to record my guitar tracks and was first overwhelmed by other DAWs and thought instead of buying one again I should look for a free one and found Cakewalk and then set out to find easy to follow tutorials. If I understood well you can add drums without a midi controller just like you did with the piano by using the normal PC keyboard right?

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Nico MCH. Thank you for taking time to watch the tutorials. Cakewalk is a awesome versatile software. Yes you can use your computer keyboard and/or mouse to record drums or even use the step sequencer to program it. I just started a series focusing on 8 Ways to Record Drums. The newest video I released earlier today. It focuses on using your computer keyboard as a virtual controller. It's pretty short but will help you with the basics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6GZd2aribeLh5o If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out. All the best!

[@NicoMCH666]

@@JustDaNorm Thanks a lot, I saw you had a 4 part tutorial, such cool material! thanks again and have a nice one!

[@JustDaNorm]

@@NicoMCH666 Yep. 4 more parts to be released to that series. The next part should release later today. Thank you!

[@drummymo216]

Thanks for the vid bro, I have seen 3 others before this one, but all of them having so much information, that after or even while watching the video I somehow felt like not being able and looking at my screen with a big questionmark above my head. This right here is really all I needed, all the rest will come when I need it, then Ill be able to consume the info wich is in the other videos...... Or you will make a take 2, wich continues in your tempo where this video stopped. Bless you ** I am a drummer, so naturally Im very curious on how YOU record drums and percussionative instruments.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Drummy Mo Thank you for the comment! I’m glad I was able to slow it down enough. Sometimes I feel as if I am giving too much information. Are you looking for more tips on tracking live(real) drums/percussion in audio or just the process of being able to use samples in Cakewalk?

[@groclency]

hi dear , i promised you questions here i am .. its about bouncing to clips.. once this is done what happens / what do we do with the original clips? and what if and can we modify the original clips , what effect on the clip to which they were bounce ? thanks for answering , regards

[@JustDaNorm]

Bouncing to clips is used to merge multiple audio clips into one clip. It doesn’t delete the original clips. It’s just a way to make the tracks easier to see especially when you do a lot of start stop or overlap clips while recording. Bouncing also helps free up computer memory usage. I have also found that when using samples or loops. Bouncing to clips helps the loop lock in to the project.

[@ShaunJohnson-jn1sz]

Great video it's teaching me a lot but at the last step I'm using a USB Audio Interface with mic preamplifier I'm not sure if I am putting on right setting but the bar isn't moving when I speak in mic? Can you please help me I think my Audio Interface is a generic one I don't know if that means anything can you please help me 3 days I've been trying to get my studio equipment up and running

[@JustDaNorm]

Sure. What kind of interface is it? Have you checked to see if there are drivers for it. It might work with asio but you may have to change to wasapi or wdm etc under edit preferences driver settings.

[@ShaunJohnson-jn1sz]

@@JustDaNorm it was a generic interface like those $59 bundle ones with generic mic, interface and generic bendable mic holders..I got rid of it and got a focusrite solo Gen 3 with a stellar X2 mic I think I managed to register my interface and downloaded Abelton live 11 lite but my issue now is when I go to open Abelton to try and learn how to use it there seems to be either someone song or a tutorial song I can't figure out how to erase so I can try and learn to make music on that daw ... you have any experience with that daw or know how to import beats to it and how I can delete that track I mean honestly I'm a total noob and trying to figure this stuff all out myself with no help and it's not easy..or even if you have some videos that would help a beginner drop the links I'll watch them all I'm a serious artist just not experienced in making music myself thanks and sorry for long reply

[@jesseboi3469]

This is superb tutorial. I just have a question. Spacebar is for play and stop, right? My problem is, whenever i press spacebar to stop. It goes back to where i initially played. Not from where i stopped. Can you help me fix this pls? 🙏🏽

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank you. I sent you another reply. Hope it helps

[@thrillerkiller6309]

great video

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching. I hope it helps!

[@thrillerkiller6309]

@@JustDaNorm yeah it helped , thanks, do you mix tracks as well? I am looking for an mixer for my tracks but I am not sure how to export the tracks to an engineer so they get the tracks as one project?

[@JustDaNorm]

@@thrillerkiller6309 yes I mix tracks as well when the time allows. I would suggest checking out LÜM. It’s a network full of mixers, producers etc. Oh to export tracks. There is an option called omf. This will allow you to transfer files to different daws.

[@XyzyX154]

Hey man, thanks for the video, but i havr questions tho, when i open my cakewalk thr template didnt show up, and when i connect my focusrite it always set on stereo so and i can only get sound from the left, and i cant update my cakewalk 😶, thanks again...

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Abram welcome to the channel! Are you trying to create a template. Or are you tryin to use the templates tare on the startup page? For your focusrite you will have to change the input of each track you create and set it on left or right depending on what channel you have your cable plugged in. What versions of Cakewalk do you have now. It might be the latest version. If you are having problems. I would suggest reinstalling Cakewalk through Bandlab assistants. Please make sure you have everything selected. The two videos below will help with your issues. Getting Started Pt. 2 - Cakewalk by Bandlab - Troubleshooting kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbRYYdoapeHiK8 How to Download and Install Cakewalk by Bandlab kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HRdJprht2Kmtk If you can tune into the Q&A I will do every Saturday morning CST or evening depending on where you are located.

[@CHRISTWARD]

I have a Blue Yeti Microphone which I would like to use as input, but it does not recognize. Any help would be appreciated. 1. Audio / Devices - Input Drivers - I have checked Microphone(Yeti Stereo Microphone) 2. Audio / Devices - Output Drivers - I have checked Headphone (realtek High Definition 3. Audio / Driver Settings - Playback timing Master: - I have selected 1: Headphones (realtek High Definition Audio 4. Audio / Driver Settings - Record Timing Master - I have selected 1: Microphone (Yeti Stereo Microphone) 5. Additional settings under Audio / Driver Settings Audio Driver Bit Depth 16 Stereo Panning Law: 0db center Sampling Rate 48000 Buffers in Playback Queue 1 Buffer size 10.0 msec 480 samples Effective latency at 48kHz/stereo: 10.0 mmsec 6 In the In/Out section at bottom of TRACK 1 I have selected Yeti for top box and Master for bottom box 7 In the In/Out section at bottom Master track, it has defaulted to Headphone for top box and there is no bottom box

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey CHRISTWARD, welcome to the channel! I apologize for late reply. Since you are using internal sound card do you have it set to wdm or mme for driver setting. Also have you installed drivers for Blue Yeti? The support site may help. www.bluemic.com/en-us/yeti-support/ Let me know if you still have trouble. I will think of other solutions. All the best!

[@thethirdvine1730]

Can you do a video on good plugins for mixing hip hop vocals with cakewalk?

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks for the comment and watch! I definitely will get back to making more videos focusing on mixing vocals with the emphasis on hip-hop Here is tutorial I made on mixing vocals. It might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPUe6irYq9qZ68

[@thethirdvine1730]

@@JustDaNorm thank you very much

[@JustDaNorm]

Np!

[@jason3000tt]

Hey, this is really good stuff. But I'm having trouble activating DAW. Keeps saying cant save not yet activated!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Jason. Welcome to the channel! You should be able to click on refresh activation under the Help section in Cakewalk. If you still have problems I would suggest uninstalling it and reinstalling with the Bandlab Assistant.

[@jason3000tt]

@@JustDaNorm Thanx bro, will try it

[@JustDaNorm]

@@jason3000tt Cool. Keep me posted

[@210psychoholik]

Ok so I had downloaded cake walk before I seen this video and I believe I went with beginners yours looks like it has way more options how do I upgrade this?

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey 4thson. Hope all is well. Have you downloaded the Bandlab assistant? Here is where you would find the latest version of Cakewalk by Bandlab. www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk?lang=en

[@210psychoholik]

@@JustDaNorm appreciate it and the fast response yes I did I downloaded this yesterday but I don’t know why I choose beginner and now that I’m watching your video I see more options that aren’t pulling up damm I’ll try to figure it out but thank u very much sir !

[@JustDaNorm]

@@210psychoholik Np. let me know if you have trouble.

[@210psychoholik]

@@JustDaNorm thanks boss I think the issue was I hit basic instead of advance just gotta figure that upgrade out!

[@JustDaNorm]

@@210psychoholik Oh you are referring to the workspace I believe. You can set it on none which will give you access to everything. Or create your own workspace.

[@B2b-D56]

Do a video on creating a beat

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey GamingD I will get to work on that.

[@B2b-D56]

@@JustDaNorm Waiting on you.

[@JustDaNorm]

@@B2b-D56 yep I will have more time to tackle some more tutorials soon as I get back home. On vacation right now.

[@vinzvill]

Do I need output connected like speaker or amp on the audio interface for a sound? Im wanting to hear only the laptop built in speaker on the program while recording but no sound.. thanks

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello. You don’t need to plug up speakers. You do need your headphones plugged into interface. Make sure the inteface is recognized and enabled in Cakewalk Check your interface for headphone volume control. You also may have a mix/balance knob. Make sure it’s set in the middle or closer to computer sound. Let me know what type of interface you have so I can provide more specific instructions. All the best!

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello lovely people! I hope you all have been well and enjoying life. I know many may have trouble in Cakewalk by Bandlab. I made a video to cover some of the problems you may face. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbRYYdoapeHiK8

[@kaiwenwu1947]

Hi. Help. Iv downloaded cakewalk. It's a nightmare to use. But that's just me. Then when I tried to shut off the program it would not go it kept saying. It's not activated?? But no info on doing so ". I had to turn computer off. And it took five goes to manage that. I went to bandlab to sign in and it said I'm not known. Not us my email. Although I had set it up to get cakewalk. Can you help. Please.

[@JustDaNorm]

I am sorry you are having issues with installation and using Cakewalk. You mention bandlab didn't recognize your email. Did you download bandlab assistant? You can create a new account then sign into Bandlab to activate Cakewalk. If that doesn't work might want to submit ticket to Bandlab and explain the issue. Hope this helps.

[@kaiwenwu1947]

@@JustDaNorm thank my friend. I messed about. Managed to activate it and iv now downloaded on another computer as well so so far it's working. Just got to figure out how to use it now lol. Again thanks.

[@joangriffin9746]

Back after two months of some success on BandLab when this was too hard. Googled the problem with the fast playback and discovered I needed to change to MME on driver mode. Success there. No interface, just USB mic and computer. Fast instructions at instrument 3 with the TTS found myself getting lost again, had to work out what you clicked on to bring up the panel. Not intuitive. Yet. Someday

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Joan, how are you? Good to see your comment again. Yep MME is the best setting if you plan to use the internal sound card

[@JustDaNorm]

I will go over the usage of TTS instrument in a video. I also will go live on Friday and possibly Saturday to answer some questions. I will make sure to address your question on there. It’s good that you are making progress. Stay positive and have fun!

[@kaiwenwu1947]

Hi. It's a nightmare. All I want to do is multi track recording. How do I do this. I can't get a single sound out of it. ? I have my studio , with keyboard synthesiser. I just want to record one stereo track while listening to another. Is it really made so no one can use it easily lol cheers

[@JustDaNorm]

Hmm are you looking to record stereo audio track or midi track with your synthesizer? Do you have an audio interface or does your keyboard have a built in interface? If you want to record stereo track. You have to hook up L(mono) and R cables into interface. Create an audio track and make sure the input is set to the interface

[@kaiwenwu1947]

@@JustDaNorm hi thanks. But I. Paid for wavpad now and it's great put a new computer in my studio and away I go I use a euro desk 8000A 48 channel, 24 out 24 back. And I can now. Thank you for your kind reply. And my keyboard is a tyros 5, work station. It does multi track as well even with a mic. It's great but , but wavpad is awesome right lots of reggae dubbing to do . Thanks again

[@JustDaNorm]

Cool setup. That board should work great with Cakewalk. Glad you found something that works for you. Don’t give up on Cakewalk though. It Can provide extra tools you may need or want.

[@Dariosothedon1]

thanks

[@JustDaNorm]

You’re welcome Darius, let me know if you have questions. Thank you for joining the community. Enjoy your week!

[@evlnachoz9814]

Bro what's your mic?

[@JustDaNorm]

It’s the MXL 909 Condenser Large Diaphragm Discontinued mic.

[@informationstationjw]

Quick question, if I wanted to create my music tracks on my Triton studio, versus creating in cakewalk, could I then plug my triton into my focusrite interface and record that as a track? What setting would I select to do that in cakewalk? Thanks

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello. Yes what you can do is record your tracks in Triton and then choose from a few options If you want to keep the sounds you have in your board then plug 1/4 inch cables from keys to interface. Create a stereo audio track (Ctrl + T) you will have to adjust input to receive signal from your interface basically stereo 1&2. With record enabled press Record and then press play on your keyboard. If you just want the midi data you can record midi from triton via usb or midi cable. Add a midi track (Ctrl +Shift + T) make sure input is set to your Interface or key or keyboard. You would have to add a Gm sound to it or use whatever virtual instruments you have.

[@informationstationjw]

@@JustDaNormThanks. That was very helpful. Will consider both options

[@JustDaNorm]

@@informationstationjw no problem. Keep me posted on your progress. If you need any more help don’t hesitate to ask

[@informationstationjw]

@@JustDaNorm Absolutely my man. Be blessed!

[@neonskyline1]

I got this to open my bundle songs off cakewalk 7, it opens and all the wav files and singing play, but the instruments don't, I did use some sound fonts for instruments so if i havn't got them now how can i change them to other available instruments ? I can't do it, it's driving me nuts

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Neon Skyline welcome to the channel! I have two solutions for you. First if you want to maintain the original instruments that you used in Cakewalk 7 you can either freeze the midi tracks which will make them audio which will contain the sounds you used or you can bounce them down to audio tracks then save project as bundle. Second if you are ok with changing the original instruments used this is possible by inserting an instrument provided with Cakewalk by Bandlab right into the instrument track or add it to an audio track then route midi output to the instrument you chose. I know this might seem confusing. Let me know if this helps or if you need more help. Thanks for watching!

[@neonskyline1]

@@JustDaNorm thanks for that i'll try it

[@JustDaNorm]

@@neonskyline1 awesome. Keep me posted.

[@sayonara6301]

Hi I can’t get my midi and instruments to work . Track 2 and 3 . Audio is working . Any advise thanks

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Badger. Hope all is well! There a few things to check. 1st make sure your midi controller is plugged up and drivers are loaded 2nd Make sure your midi or instrument track input is set to the controller with the output set to the soft synth you are using. 3rd try adding an instrument track which is an audio and mid track combined. See if you get signal that way. Also check your controller is set correctly. Some boards you have to switch from midi to usb. I have a video that may help more as I explain common issues you may face. Hope it helps. Please keep me posted. Getting Started Pt. 2 - Cakewalk by Bandlab - Troubleshooting kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbRYYdoapeHiK8

[@sayonara6301]

@@JustDaNorm thank you for your reply. I plug my keyboard to the cable and to the computer. I could not get it to work through the audio Interface. By the way is there a email to correspond with you instead? I managed to create a super simple track just by following this video. Thank you

[@JustDaNorm]

@@sayonara6301 sure you can contact me at [e-mail]

[@mythicalknight8230]

Do you need a mixer to use these?

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey MythicalKnight you do not need a mixer to use Cakewalk. You make music just with the computer. Now if you plan on recording acoustic instruments or vocals I would advise to get some type of audio Interface. It will allow better latency.

[@thebreakdowncorner]

Hey brother I really need some help...cant get my interface to read at all..

[@JustDaNorm]

Does you computer recognize the interface when you plug it in via USB? If your computer recognizes it and you are able to get sound from KZbin, Windows etc. then there may be an issue with the setup of Cakewalk. Sometimes interfaces do not work with asio setting. There is a free software called ASIO 4 all that will help with this problem. You might also consider reinstalling driver, plug up interface into a different USB port. What interface do you have?

[@JustDaNorm]

This troubleshooting video may help Getting Started Pt. 2 - Cakewalk by Bandlab - Troubleshooting

[@JustDaNorm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3Koe3ihmt-pnpI

[@johnnierisperjr8595]

How do i use my own keyboard i don't have midi my interface is not setup for that JR

[@johnnierisperjr8595]

I would like to record directly to the daw I have this program

[@JustDaNorm]

If you have an audio interface or a keyboard with a audio interface built in that’s will do the job. If you are not using usb/midi then I would use 1/4 inch cables to connect to interface to record audio.

Sorry... becuase I'm on the 4th channel' what's that, where?

[@JustDaNorm]

Good question. Thanks for the comment

[@daniellewis1318]

i watch a lot of tutorials but the guys and or girls don't explain how much ram is needed to down load these daws hopefully my computer which has 16gbs of ram and 512 gbs drive can handle this daw need feed back

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Daniel. I’m glad you mentioned system requirements. I need to make a video on that. System wise 16GB of ram is great, 500GB HDD (SSD is better) should be more than enough space to get you started. I would also suggest a multi core processor such as Intel i5, i7 Or AMD Dual, Quad core. Etc. I have a six core processor, 16GB ram and 250 GB SSD, 500GB SSD and external 2TB SSD and few old HDD I still use for backup. You can get started with that you have and as you see fit upgrade later on.

[@JMUSICSTUDIO9515]

can i ask ,after i record an audio when i play it ,only the left side of my head set will sound,pls help :-(

[@JustDaNorm]

Hello Winston, Usually if you are only receiving one side in your headphones after recording then it might be because of these few reasons 1. Make sure you set your audio track input to whatever channel your mic is plugged in on interface. The default for an audio track will set it to a stereo input but 🎤 are mono. You can easily tell if your track was recorded on both sides if you see the signal on left and right side. 2. On your interface you might have a switch that says mono/stereo for monitoring make sure it’s set to mono. If it’s set to stereo you will only hear both sides if you have both inputs in. Example… if I am using keyboard I normally run stereo so I would have one left plugged in one input and right on the other input. 3. Make sure your headphones are plugged in good. If you have speakers plugged up test the sound out of them to see if you only hear one side. Hope this helps. I will create more videos to talk about troubleshooting

[@JMUSICSTUDIO9515]

@@JustDaNorm thank you very much god bless you bro

[@JustDaNorm]

@@JMUSICSTUDIO9515 You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching! God bless you also!

[@danni6391]

How do i remove static when recording?

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Danyelle, Question. Are you experiencing static while recording or also with playback? If you play something else like KZbin does the sound crackle then? Sometimes what happens is the latency may be too low causing fluctuations in the computer memory. What audio interface do you use? It might help to try an alternate sound source like the computer’s built in sound card to see if your still experience noise. It also could be a bad connection like bad mic cable or bad instrument cable. You can try unplugging interface and restart computer. Sorry you are having this problem. Keep me posted on your outcome.

[@danni6391]

I use behringer…

[@JustDaNorm]

@@danni6391 ok. It might be good to check the buffering and latency

[@gblunt150]

how do i install a beat or riddim

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey G Blunt. There are drum sounds, samples and patterns that come with Cakewalk. Right now I am currently doing a series focusing on recording drums check this video. It should help. Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any further questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6GZd2aribeLh5o

[@gblunt150]

@@JustDaNorm ok thanks very much

[@JustDaNorm]

@@gblunt150 Np

[@groclency]

i got a problemwhen editing preferences there are no entries in the drivers and device boxe , pls help

[@JustDaNorm]

Are you using an audio Interface? If you have an interface you will have to install drivers or maybe reinstall.

[@JustDaNorm]

Here is a video I made recently that cover this problem. Check it out. I will make more videos that deal with troubleshooting. Getting Started Pt. 2 - Cakewalk by Bandlab - Troubleshooting

[@JustDaNorm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbRYYdoapeHiK8

[@groclency]

@@JustDaNorm thanks i ll watch the vidéo though i guess it may have to do with sélection of asio or others

[@JustDaNorm]

@@groclencyThanks again. Let me know the outcome.

[@hometeamrecords3798]

Ma Brother, u good u awesome bro, but maybe you wish not going too off the topic often 😅

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks. Yep those older videos I do go off topic quite a bit. Hope it is helpful!

[@JULIOAIS]

The volume of your voice is too low, please. I love the video however.

[@JustDaNorm]

Hey Julio. Thanks for watching and also thanks for the headsup. Yep at the time of recording I had just worked out the settings of new mixer. I also was under the weather.

[@JULIOAIS]

@@JustDaNorm I think you should check before releasing. Good luck!

[@JustDaNorm]

Yep thanks!

[@Jellybeantiger]

DAWs give me mental illness,giving em away,just not brainy enough.

[@JustDaNorm]

I’m sorry they give you mental illness. I will say it’s always better to use trial of a software first. In this case no trial is needed just download it and work at your own pace.

[@JustDaNorm]

I apologize I misunderstood what you wrote. I thought you were referring to the DAW being given away for free, but so believe you were saying you are gonna give up on DAWs.

[@Jellybeantiger]

@@JustDaNorm Just had a spot of depression,sorry brother.

[@JustDaNorm]

@@Jellybeantiger Keeping you in prayers.

[@Jellybeantiger]

@@JustDaNorm ❤️

[@EjayKellner]

I like your vibe lol Idk why

[@JustDaNorm]

Thanks Ejay. I hope the videos are helpful

[@desertland520]

Great content

[@JustDaNorm]

Thank you so much. I hope it’s helpful