How do I export my project?

Exporting your project in Cakewalk is a straightforward process that allows you to create audio files from your work. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth export process:

Steps to Export Your Project

1. Prepare Your Project

Before exporting, ensure your project is ready:

• Save Your Project: Before exporting, ensure that your project is saved. Click on File > Save to save any recent changes.
• Check Your Levels: Make sure your track levels are balanced, and there are no peaking signals.

2. Select the Export Range

You can export the entire project or a specific section.

• Entire Project: Ensure no specific region is selected. By default, Cakewalk will export from the beginning to the end of the project.
• Selected Region: Use the selection tool to highlight the range you want to export.
  
  

3. Open the Export Audio Dialog

Go to the top menu and select File > Export > Audio. This will open the Export Audio dialog box.

4. Configure Export Settings

In the Export Audio dialog, you will configure various Settings:

• Source Category: Select Entire Mix if you want to export everything you hear in the project. Select the appropriate option if you only want to export specific tracks or buses.
• Channel Format: Choose between Mono, Stereo, or Split Mono. For a typical stereo mix, select Stereo.
• Sample Rate: Choose the desired sample rate for your exported file. Common sample rates are 44.1 kHz (CD quality) or 48 kHz (video quality).
• Bit Depth: Select the bit depth. For most purposes, 16-bit (CD quality) or 24-bit (higher quality) are appropriate choices.
• File Format: Choose the format for your exported file. Common formats include WAV (high quality, uncompressed), MP3 (compressed, smaller file size), FLAC (lossless compressed), and others.
  
  

5. Additional Options

• Dithering: If exporting to a lower bit depth, you may want to enable dithering to reduce quantization noise. Select the appropriate dithering option from the list.
• Fast Bounce: Enable this option to speed up the export process. Note that this may not be suitable for all projects, especially those with heavy CPU usage or real-time effects.|
  
  

6. Export the Project

Once all Settings are configured, click Export. Cakewalk will process the export, and your audio file will be saved to the specified location.

For additional information about Export Audio dialog, please visit page 1614 of Cakewalk by BandLab Reference Guide.