Cakewalk Old Versions Download Top May 2026

As of 2018, Bandlab acquired the IP and assets for Cakewalk from Gibson Brands, Inc., leading to the end of the Sonar product line and the birth of Cakewalk by Bandlab. This change was significant, marking a shift from a paid, professional DAW to a completely free offering, supported by Bandlab's ecosystem. The latest version of Cakewalk by Bandlab is now offered for free, packed with features that rival many paid DAWs on the market.