Cakewalk Dimension Pro Software Synth Mac and PCCakewalk Dimension Pro is the critically-acclaimed synthesizer that combines real instruments with advanced synthesis, giving you endless sound possibilities.
The immense two DVD sound library that ships with Dimension Pro makes it the ideal go-to instrument for musicians, while its deep editing and sound generation capabilities have a natural appeal to sound designers.
Endless Possibilities
Dimension Pro offers an abundance of vital, usable sounds that range from pristine realistic acoustic instruments, thumping basses and cutting leads, to complex, evolving atmospheres. This wide tonal range can be attributed to both advanced sample mapping and a powerful sound-sculpting engine with analog sound generation that lets you mutate and recompose any sound you might imagine.
CAKEWALK DIMENSION PRO FEATURES
- Critically acclaimed synthesizer that combines real instruments with advanced synthesis, giving you endless sound possibilities
- Mac formats: AU, RTAS, VSTi; Windows formats: DXi, RTAS, VSTi
- Two DVDs of professionally produced multi-samples and grooves
- Over 1500 sound programs
- Mix and layer up to 4 stereo parts per program
- Easy editing of graphical envelope generators and LFOs
- Multi-stage effects sections and filters deliver production ready sound
- Vector Mixer for real-time sound morphing
- Drag-and-drop MIDI into host for groove manipulation
Dimension Pro Library
Hundreds of sound programs are included in the following Dimension Pro sound banks:
- Dimensions (atmospheres)
- Pads
- Real Basses
- Synth Basses
- Drums
- Percussion
- Strings
- Guitars
- Organs
- Electric Pianos
- Bells
- Leads
- Brass
- Saxes
- Vocals
- Layers
- Splits
- Drum Grooves
- Musical Grooves
- Techno & Trance
- Electronica Collection
- Ethnic and World
- Garritan Pocket Orchestra
- Orchestral Scrapes
Preset Addicts
With over 1,500 production-ready presets, you can access the perfect sound for almost any project. Dimension features a powerful pairing of sample-playback and advanced synthesis technologies, capable of covering every aspect of contemporary music.
7 GB Library
Dimension’s library includes tons of thumping bass, grand piano, searing electric guitar, kickin’ drum kits, a full orchestral suite, instruments from around the world, and more. The library also explores the worlds of techno, trance and electronica, providing a comprehensive collection of synth leads, electronic basses, lush pads and gripping atmospheres.
Garritan Pocket Orchestra
Cakewalk and Garritan have joined together to offer sound programs based on the critically-acclaimed Garritan Personal Orchestra. The Garritan Pocket Orchestra, included in Dimension Pro, contains samples of all the major instruments in a symphony orchestra—strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. You can hear an example of Dimension Pro’s Garritan Pocket Orchestra in the Dimension web player’s Dimension Songs category.
Electronica Collection
Nico Herz of BigTone helped to create Dimension Pro’s breathtaking electronica palette. His experience and mastery have yielded an exciting array of synth basses, bold leads, thick stacks, pads, simulations and amazing effects. You can listen to some of his examples in the Dimension web player’s Arps, Synth Basses, Leads and Pads categories.
Dimension Press
With its innovative synthesis options, Dimension brings a new twist to the soft-sampling scene.
- Computer Music
Dimension synth sounds outstanding.
- Keyboard
In a word, Dimension sounds massive...beautifully complex.
- Remix
It's completely hands-on. All the controls are right there without trawling through loads of menus.
- SonicState.com
Ingenious audio synthesis engine.
- Sound on Sound
Sound Designers
Dimension Pro’s deep editing and sound generation capabilities hold infinite potential for the chronically creative. Sound designers will love the hands-on control Dimension Pro offers, making it the perfect instrument for cinema, television, video game, and commercial sound design.
Advanced Synthesis Capabilities
Waveguide generators and wavetable oscillators for analog-style sounds; each program provides 20 graphical Envelope Generators, and 20 tempo-syncing LFOs, each with 21 shapes.
Express Yourself
Get into nuances of sounds with multiple velocity and keyboard switching and crossfading; advanced sample playback techniques such as multi-looping, sample switching, and legato on Continuous Controllers; enhanced acoustic simulation via physical modeling. Map MIDI controllers to all Dimension Pro functions with MIDI Control Matrix. Mix quickly and intuitively between different elements of your sound program using the Vector Mixer.
Multi-stage Effects Per Part
Insert and send effects include bit reducer/ decimator, 16 filter types, 5 drive modes, 3 stackable parametric EQs, 6 delay types, 3 chorus types, LFO filters, autopan; room simulation and modulation for the finishing touch.
Dimension Pro FAQ
Q: What's the difference between Dimension Pro and the Dimension that ships with Project5 Version 2?
A: Dimension Pro ships with over 3 GB of additional content. It includes new sound programs that are not available in the Dimension synth that shipped with Project5 Version 2. This includes the Garritan Pocket Orchestra.
Q: This is the first instrument that works on the Mac and Windows platform...will there be more?
A: Yes, stay tuned. In the meantime enjoy Dimension Pro. It works great with SONAR 5, Project5 Version 2, as well as Logic Pro 7, Live 5, Digital Performer, and more.
Q: Do you support RTAS?
A: Not at this time. Dimension Pro will work with compatible hosts that support DirectX, VST, or Audio Units. Stay tuned for future news concerning RTAS, and other formats.
Q: Where can I get tips on using Dimension?
A: You can visit Project5.com and read the entire series of Dimension tech tips, written by Dimension creator René Ceballos.