Computer Systems For Use With 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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This is a guide for computer buyers, builders and modders who want to find the optimal hardware for use with [http://www.cakewalk.com/ Cakewalk]'s '''SONAR'''.
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==Demonstrably Compatible Components==
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==Dubious, Problematic, Unstable or Incompatible Components==
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===SATA Hard Drives===
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SONAR users storing their audio data on SATA hard drives have reported having numerous problems. It's recommended to store your SONAR audio on an IDE or external hard drive, by simply putting your audio folder there and pointing Sonar to it in the "Project Folders" box in ''Options'' | ''Global'' | ''Folders''.
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Note that having Windows, or even the Sonar program itself, on a SATA drive does not seem to cause these problems.
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===ProTools Hardware===
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SONAR has serious problems using ProTools hardware.  See this [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=858542 forum thread] for more details.
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==The 64-Bit Question==
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Cakewalk's official take on using Sonar on 64-bit computers can be read [http://www.cakewalk.com/x64/default.asp here].
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Note that this is ''not'' the same as using SONAR's [http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/kb/kb2005278.asp ''64-Bit Precision''] option.
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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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Revision as of 06:08, 5 June 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


This is a guide for computer buyers, builders and modders who want to find the optimal hardware for use with Cakewalk's SONAR.

Contents

Demonstrably Compatible Components

Dubious, Problematic, Unstable or Incompatible Components

SATA Hard Drives

SONAR users storing their audio data on SATA hard drives have reported having numerous problems. It's recommended to store your SONAR audio on an IDE or external hard drive, by simply putting your audio folder there and pointing Sonar to it in the "Project Folders" box in Options | Global | Folders.

Note that having Windows, or even the Sonar program itself, on a SATA drive does not seem to cause these problems.

ProTools Hardware

SONAR has serious problems using ProTools hardware. See this forum thread for more details.

The 64-Bit Question

Cakewalk's official take on using Sonar on 64-bit computers can be read here.

Note that this is not the same as using SONAR's 64-Bit Precision option.




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
































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