

With the release of Sonar X2, the full program family became native 64-bit. Before introduction of Sonar X2 in October 2012, the entry-level Essential versions of Sonar (Sonar Home Studio and Sonar Essential) were 32-bit only. Starting with version 6, Sonar could take advantage of 64-bit internal processing, a 64-bit audio engine, and a 64-bit mixer on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Various audio export options (including 64-bit masters) were AIFF, AU, CAF, FLAC, RAW, SD2, W64 (Sony Wave-64), and WAV (Microsoft). It was possible to transfer audio loop files from other compatible software into Sonar and complete a final mixdown. Common SMPTE formats, frame sizes and frame rates were supported. With appropriate hardware, it was also possible to output the video to an external monitor screen via FireWire. Sonar had the ability to show video as thumbnails contained in a separate track. Sonar provided limited facilities for video, surround sound (5.1, 7.1), and supported. Some versions included a 64-bit mastering suite.

