Tips Techniques and Tutorials for Sonar

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[[Main_Page|Home Page]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Free_Downloads|Free Downloads]] * [[Sonar_Resources|External SONAR resources]]
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Here you'll find tips, techniques and tutorials for using SONAR, many made by users and hard to find elsewhere.
 
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==[[Sonar_tweaks|SONAR Tweaks]]==
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[[Sonar_tweaks|Here]] is a growing compilation of customized settings you can make to SONAR.  Many of these involve editing the .INI files to modify certain behaviors of SONAR.
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=='''Bussing Tutorial'''==
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==[[Bussing_Tutorial|Bussing Tutorial]]==
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This is an introduction to why and how to create and use busses in SONAR. I hope somebody finds it useful. ''(The tutorial is also available as a ZIP file containing a Word document and an Excel spreadsheet [http://www.folktas.org/SONARBussingExample.zip here])''. --Geoff Francis
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This is an introduction to why and how to [[Bussing_Tutorial|create and use busses in SONAR]] by Geoff Francis. It aims to illustrate a simple example of how bussing works in SONAR.
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This tutorial aims to illustrate a simple example of how bussing works in SONAR. When you finish it, you will have created a project which includes:
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==[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-846998225868834934&hl=en Drum Map Tutorial]==
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#Three audio tracks – Vocal, Guitar and Other
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Sonar forum member [http://forum.cakewalk.com/showProfile.asp?memid=260 Blades] has been kind enough to create a killer video tutorial on using drum maps in Sonar, and it's received rave reviews from other forum members. The video is available [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-846998225868834934&hl=en here].  The thread discussing it is [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=850855&mpage=1&key= here]. Kudos to our friend Blades!
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#One ''Main Output Buss''
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#Two auxiliary send busses for reverb and chorus
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See the diagram ''(link to SONAR_Bussing_Flowchart.gif)'' for more details.
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==[[Nudge_Tutorial|Nudge Tutorial]]==
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You will also need three existing wave files from any earlier project – one vox, one guitar and one other, for importing into this project.
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SONAR's nudge feature can rapidly speed up the process of manipulating MIDI and audio data. The [[Nudge_Tutorial|Nudge Tutorial]] explains what can be done with the nudge shortcut keys.
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OK, here we go:
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==[[Template_Tutorial|Template Tutorial]]==
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#'''Create a new SONAR Project file using Normal template. Display ''Track View''.'''
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SONAR's project and track template features can greatly speed up the process of creating a new project and customising its settings. The [[Template_Tutorial|Template Tutorial]] explains how this is done and gives lots of ideas for what to include in your project or track template.
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#'''Delete all tracks and busses from this file.''' We’re going to start from scratch.
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#'''To start, let’s create the ''Main Buss Out''.''' This will be used to direct our output to the sound card.
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##Right click in the buss pane area, choose ''Insert Stereo Buss''.
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##Change its name to ''Main Buss Out''. Direct the output of this buss to your sound card.
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#:''(Link to SONAR_Bussing_01.jpg)''
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#'''Now go to the track pane, right click on it and choose ''Insert Audio Track''.'''
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#:''(Link to SONAR_Bussing_02.jpg)''
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##Repeat this twice.
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##Rename each track so Track 1 is ''Vocal'', Track 2 is ''Guitar'' and Track 3 is ''Other'' (whatever other source you are using).
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##Hit CTRL+A to select all tracks, and then from ''Menu'' select ''Tracks'', ''Property'', ''Outputs'' and from the list choose ''Main Buss Out'' then ''OK''.
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##Now select Track 1 and select ''File'', ''Import Audio''.
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##Select the vocal track and import it.
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##Repeat this for Track 2 (Guitar) and Track 3 (Other).
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#:You should now be able to play the three tracks back and will see activity in all meters and be able to hear them. Of course you can adjust panning, volume etc to suit.
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#'''Now to create the Reverb Buss.'''
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##In buss pane, right click and choose ''Insert Stereo Bus''.
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##Rename this ''Reverb Buss''.
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##Direct its output to ''Main Buss Out''.
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##Insert a reverb plug-in in the FX Bin (right click over the bin to get to the menu to do this):
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#:''(Link to SONAR_Bussing_03.jpg)''
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#'''Now to create sends for vocal and guitar to send to the Reverb Buss.'''
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##Right click in track pane in vocal track area, choose ''Insert Send'' and then ''Reverb Buss''.
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##Set ''Send Level for Buss'' to about –10dB. Make sure you enable the buss by setting the little green light on.
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##Now play. As you adjust the ''Send Level'', you should find that you can hear the reverb.
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##Repeat this for the guitar track.
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#'''Now to create the buss and sends for chorus.''' Here’s your chance to do it yourself!
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##Using the same method as steps 5 and 6 above, create a new buss in the buss pane.
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##Rename it ''Chorus Buss''.
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##Direct its output to your ''Main Buss Out'' and insert a chorus FX plug-in.
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#:''(Link to SONAR_Bussing_04.jpg)''
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#:Now add a send to the guitar track (Track 2) and the other track (Track 3), in both cases directed to the Chorus Buss. Adjust levels to suit.
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#'''Now have another look at the flow chart ''(link to SONAR_Bussing_Flowchart.gif)''. Does it make sense?'''
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[[Image:Sonar Bussing Flowchart.gif]]
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==[[Common_Problems_with_DFHS_and_Sonar|DFHS Troubleshooting Guide]]==
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==Drum Map Tutorial==
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DFHS and Sonar are both great products, but there are a few minor problems that new Superior users often have when using the two together. You'll find a short tutorial [[Common_Problems_with_DFHS_and_Sonar|here]]. There is also an extensive forum post on the matter [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=741349 here].
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Sonar forum member [http://forum.cakewalk.com/showProfile.asp?memid=260 Blades] has been kind enough to create a killer video tutorial on using drum maps in Sonar, and it's received rave reviews from other forum members.
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The video is available [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-846998225868834934&hl=en here]. The thread discussing it is [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=850855&mpage=1&key= here].
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Kudos and eternal gratefulness to our friend Blades!
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[[Main_Page|Home Page]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Sonar_Resources|External SONAR resources]]
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[[Main_Page|Home Page]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Free_Downloads|Free Downloads]] * [[Sonar_Resources|External SONAR resources]]
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Current revision as of 02:50, 16 July 2007

Home Page * Getting Started * Workflow * Tips, Techniques and Tutorials * Errors and Workarounds * Making Music * Composing, Arranging & Songwriting * Optimizing Your DAW * Recording Gear * Included Components * Third-Party Effects * Third-Party Virtual Instruments * Computer Systems and Components * Free Downloads * External SONAR resources



Contents

SONAR Tweaks

Here is a growing compilation of customized settings you can make to SONAR. Many of these involve editing the .INI files to modify certain behaviors of SONAR.

Bussing Tutorial

This is an introduction to why and how to create and use busses in SONAR by Geoff Francis. It aims to illustrate a simple example of how bussing works in SONAR.

Drum Map Tutorial

Sonar forum member Blades has been kind enough to create a killer video tutorial on using drum maps in Sonar, and it's received rave reviews from other forum members. The video is available here. The thread discussing it is here. Kudos to our friend Blades!

Nudge Tutorial

SONAR's nudge feature can rapidly speed up the process of manipulating MIDI and audio data. The Nudge Tutorial explains what can be done with the nudge shortcut keys.

Template Tutorial

SONAR's project and track template features can greatly speed up the process of creating a new project and customising its settings. The Template Tutorial explains how this is done and gives lots of ideas for what to include in your project or track template.

DFHS Troubleshooting Guide

DFHS and Sonar are both great products, but there are a few minor problems that new Superior users often have when using the two together. You'll find a short tutorial here. There is also an extensive forum post on the matter here.



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