Recording Audio & MIDI

[Tessaaa13]

Alright I'm seriously very annoyed right now, I want to insert an Audio track but sonar keeps telling me that I'm out of memory?!!!! I really want to record stuff but I don't know what to do, I can't import an audio track!! Please help

[CakewalkSoftware]

@Tessaaa13 Your best bet would be to contact Cakewalk's free telephone or email tech support.

[AkatsukiCerberus]

My one is kind of similar, but when I record it has a tempo going in the back. Is there any way of getting rid of that? I can't seemt o find where to turn it off.

[deadfredshead]

how do i get one of the preset drum patterns into the actual track ? i try dragging it then dropping it into a midi track and it works but it will on play a snare every now and then or something similar, basically missing out most the drums. any help would be much appreciated

[MrAhmed070]

hey i have a question, after i recorded everything how can i speed up the whole song a bit?

[Villantic]

HELP! I have Sonar 3 Producers Edition. How do I listen to my synth? Audio 1 Audio 2 MIDI 1 MIDI 2 I select Track Properties Input is set at NONE I've gone through channels 1 through 5 and I don't hear anything. Bank is set at NONE I've selected insrtuments but still nothing. What am I doing wrong?

[TheDogIsNick]

do you need an amp hooked up to your guitar??????

[gitarcicagri]

witch hardware do you use I mean to record with the guitar I have a UA-1G but it isnt so great ....

[jakovsen]

Hi guys,

I recently got UA-1G with Sonar 6 le so I could record my mixes. Anyway, when I'm done with recording and I play my mix it sounds like a scratched CD with beats jumping from time to time which is really annoying.

Could I do something in Sonar settings that might help or my lap top is just too weak???

Please help, anyone... Thanx

[lkrey15]

on music creator 5 is it the same thing??

i keep getting this buzz/Distortion for my vocals

how could i get rid of that noise??

[Pimpzilla300]

I have no talent in this field, but at least I have an idea of what ZUN does when composing tracks.

Thanks

[Rubenmon1]

man with magix music studio 12 delux all you do is click on a track and then below there's a 'MIDI' botton.You press and boom, you got a piano roll and click on the keys to make the sound and also on the top right on the piano roll you got a bar with alot of intruments.It's real easy even a cave man can do it.;D

[jdbarlow2000]

If I lay down an audio can I hear the first track play as I lay down another audio track? For example, can I lay down a guitar track, then play it back and record vocial to another track as it plays. I need to hear the frist track as I sing.

[THETIM2010]

What is the number of the program - zonar le *6* ? or what? please ;)

[flipsidejay101]

Hello, do you get the USB Guitar cable and plug your guitar to your computer usb port ? Or does it have to be connected to the amp somehow.

[Bantubrotha]

I have Sonar XL 7 home studio and A windows 7 computer along with a Akai MKP49 controller, my question is sometimes when i try to pull up sounds i get a audio engine has stopped running and i dont hear anything Im very new to computer recording can you assist me.

[TheKevFella]

I got my sonar LE with an UA-1G interface could you please tell me how to use it i play guitar and would like to record a few riffs

[rcw819]

Why does it drop out with the cakewalk home studio

[YungJ0ker]

Whats A MIDI output?!?!? Cause with my Sonar Le, a pop-up tells me i dont have 1

[CakewalkSoftware]

@YungJ0ker What are you trying to record? MIDI Ouput is your MIDI playback device - ie soundcard or speakers.

[YungJ0ker]

@CakewalkSoftware well, im trying to record a song with my friends using my c01u mic. &thanks.

[Chicago10281]

@CakewalkSoftware Say you want to record(or load)a karaoke track into Sonar 6 or 8? How would you go about doing that?

[SariwangBata]

when i insert my samon Go mic and i insert a track it would not let me insert an input . can someone help me?

[chapmantownmob]

my set up is different from his and i was wondering how to turn on and off the metronome

[TheAsandZs]

I got mines all working, using radio and compression/gate or something. Anyway i put the song up Its called i get it in.

[LAMAR2476]

when i try to record i get no sound of what i record i can her me and that click but when i play back and listen i here no voice just that click. was up help me

[CakewalkSoftware]

@LAMAR2476 What you're hearing is the metronome upon playback. Make sure your input and output devices are properly selected on the track you are recording to as well as in the application itself.

[CakewalkSoftware]

You could experience dropouts for a number of reasons. Contact Cakewalk's tech support to solve this issue: 1 (617) 423 9004 x250

[rcw819]

@CakewalkSoftware I have the cakewalk Home studio 7 XL I have dropouts as well I have a C01U Mic its not working right please help

[soyelmusico]

como hago para ponchar una parte de la vos o grabar por pasos???

[TheAsandZs]

Help

How do I get my recordings better.

Make my voice deeper?

Record at a steady pitch?

[jayque583]

Hey. i can record midi and have it play back through the speakers on my keyboard but when i try to put a patch on or a vst nothing come out of the speakers. any ideas?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Make sure your In/Out devices are setup correctly under options and under the individual track you are recording to.

[iamtakuveli]

HELP! ive got a problem

see ive got a loop out in loop explorer and everything...ive added ideas to accompany this loop e.g drums,strings other instruments which ive played from my syth into midi tracks...basically now im tryin to combine that audio loop with my midi instruments to make one song.....how do i do that?... ive tried doing a mixdown and or adding another audio track and recording...BUT all i hear is that loop no midi is recorded in the audio track...HELP!

[CakewalkSoftware]

Did you try dragging the loop into an audio track?

[iamtakuveli]

yes i tried that...still nothing...

[PETSH0PB0YS1]

Im a new convert to Sonar....just having problems where my recorded audio plays back quicker than normal...may be a simple answer, but i cant find the cause...im using 4x Maudio 10/10lt..much appreciate any input..cheers

[CakewalkSoftware]

Sounds like a sample rate issue. Make sure that the sample rate on all devices is set to the standard 44.1kHz. Go to Options - Audio - Advanced to run Wave Profiler to synchronize the playback of MIDI and Audio correctly. Close the program and re-open, changes should take effect

[djbigmonay]

When using audio tracks to record, each overdub I record catches all the data from the previous tracks I have recorded. For example, if I record five tracks and solo the fifth track after I record it, I will hear all of the audio from the previously recorded tracks along with the fifth track's audio. How do I solve this problem?

[mackendrea22]

why is that when i record it stops automatically...is it anywhere in the setting that i can record me singing the whole song?help pls...

[farhad888166]

when i put in a instrumental audio track

it shows a straight line n i hear fuzzy noises

help?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Make sure your recording and playback devices (input / output) are setup correctly within SONAR. On the main menu, go to Options - Audio / MIDI Devices. Whatever your are recording with (microphone, keyboard, etc) as the input, your soundcard as the output. Then make sure the same is true for the individual audio track you plan to record on.

[mad4reason4]

This is a helpful video but can anyone help me to understand the setup for Midi in Sonar 8 and Omnisphere..I need to figure out how to have separate tracks for each midi channel ..i have tried every combination but no luck so far..thanks!

[Aurora1039]

this was so helpful, thank you so much!

[chapmantownmob]

i cant get the program to pick up my mic, i went to options, audio, advanced, and put my driver mode mme (32-bit) and it still wont pick it up....how would i get it to work

[CakewalkSoftware]

Make sure that the I/O is selected on the individual audio track you want to record to. Input = Microphone, Output = whatever device you want the sound from your computer to playback from

[chinobean2]

I recorded voice audio and my playback is too fast. I sound like a chipmunk. How do I fix that

[CakewalkSoftware]

Make sure that your keyboard is selected in the input field of a MIDI track. Make sure your output is your soundcard / speakers. To see how this is done - follow Robin's steps at 2:00 in the video above.

[slaughtered777]

Hey im using the SONAR 8 LE. i got it free with the Roland UA1G. i want to record drums with addictive drummer (it installed itself as a vst plugin in S.LE) and my guitar tracks on it.

are there any step-by-step tutorials out there that you help me with? a link would be hilghly appreciated, looking forward to make some songs and learn this awesome software in and out!!

[Esterztarz]

hey my keyboard is plugged in an i see that there is a signal from the keyboard to sonar but no sound is coming out ...what do i do ???

[R2ROLO]

Can somebody help me? I already recorded 1 audio track (Guitar_1) and I need to record another one (Guitar_2 or Track_2), So, I need to hear the first track while recording track_2, but Sonar records on track_2 not only what I'm recording but also what's on track_1, I need to get one guitar on track_1 and another on Track_" so I can modify their properties. thanks

[fullarmour100]

I am working with Sonar 6 & FireStudio as my interface. How do I send prerecorded tracks from Sonar to fireStudio Control Console to create separate headphone mixes?

[Jonram11]

ok..I'm confused. I plugged my keyboard into my computer with a cord that has an in and out midi to usb. I have done everything this vid told me to do but I still can't get it to record.!

[rocafeler07]

nice vid...am new using this..so full of things ..scares me,..kind of dificult

[jerrial]

cake walk sucks!!! fl studio

[crookedt18]

anybody out there NOT register there product??? cuz my friend bought the program but lost the serial number...any help?

[jayzupp]

get a keygen

[madams7575]

when I burn a cd after creating the project, my audio tracks are all the same length, (the length of all tracks are always the length of the longest track) therefore when I play the CD the shortest tracks have a long silent space. How can I make each track its right length?

HELP I am racking my brain.... thanks!!!!

[arturxareb]

thats what happens when you select all, instead you should click the clip insed the track and then solo the track and export, one bye one,. or you can go to cakewalks website forum , its the best .

[donsrleone]

You need an mp3 encoder which you can find on cakewalk website.

[mFlowz]

how can i save my project as mp3?

[Heroman310]

You need a plug-in for it!

[shoshadee]

how do i connect my mixer to this software?

[cherrywallflower]

when I insert a new audio track, the track's input field doesn't show up. can someone help me?

[mocoderty]

dude i jus want to record audio and mix it... how can i hook up my mic and record audio on this program? music creator 4???

[fawsta]

I have sonar 6 and i just got a midi contoller. i recorded some hip hop stuff just for fun and exported it as an mp3. here's my problem: when i playback the recording in iTunes some of the tracks drop out randomly. its like the note doesnt sustain. can anyone give me any advice...

[FUTABA05]

where do you get patch demention "LE"? and when i am done recording and I go to play it , I can barely hear anything.. plz help.

[leduc60484]

i have been using sonar for 3 days already and when i have already recorded a song but when i play the song you can hear the tempo sound does anyone know how to turn the tempo sound off? please help reply to my comment

[che017]

turn off the metronome, at the beginning of the video he shows how he turned it on

[ddsharper]

I accidentally closed the transport toolbar or large icon with the red button and cannot figure out how to open it again. Can you help me?

[peluzza7]

sorry my friend I can not recording, my record is droop out, I can listen well, all the system are ok, but not record,,please can you helme what to do ,,,thanks sonar 6 home studio, have a vista home premiun, all is ok,,

[soundbomb1]

When I press record (to record guitar) it records the metronome and the drum track (that I put in with the step sequencer) on top of the guitar. How can I fix this so that I can hear the metronome/drum track while recording but record only guitar? Please help!

[ddsharper]

go to dustpuppy's channel. He will help with all things cakewalk.

[soundbomb1]

I've sorted it now, but thanks for the advice.

[dynamitebob1]

can u use a mpd for this?

[jerrial]

i need help!!!!!

i dont know how to put music from

the tts-1 to record.

and i dont know how to have a microphone record and hook up as well. someone please help.

asap.

[ddsharper]

jerrial: go to dustypuppy's channel. He is an expert on cakewalk and offering free help. Also, check out the vtc training website. It has a whole sonar 6 course through videos and narration of the program itself. It's doable, don't give up.

[X0c0wa5d0x]

i really need help with something i got sonar 7 trial for free and i need help please help me i am having trouble with using keys on my keyboard eccept this is a computer keyboard i dont know how to make my keys work so they make the instrument sound i want them to make. whenever i push one of the keys all it does is move around on the tools and stuff is there a way to make it so it makes the instrument sound please help me

[CakewalkSoftware]

Yes, you can!

[escobarstatus]

Can u just record midi?

[Chakotay2222]

bullshit explenation............ok so I finaly figure what he ment by arm....u need to press the R button/I tought this is gonna start to record...but nothing happens// ok so I guess to start to record u need to press R button on keyboard too!!.....I get that clicking sound but it hasnt recorded any fucking thing!!!!!!!

[robvk6]

it works for me. so read your manual dont be a dick!

[ddsharper]

If you're using bista x64 you'll have problems, will need an external audio interface, like the edirol ua 25. Also, You've got to change software parameters to make this work. I had the same problem and spent 100 hours googling, felt just like you until I got answers. The manual is of no help in this since little steps and trouble shooting aren't explained. Prob. your sound card, & no midi input except ext. speakers. For xp pro, go to dustypuppy's channel on youtube or else post here.

[Japan01GK]

VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU!!!! Woo hoo!

[kidchiro]

Great video. Keepin' it simple to get newbies feet wet in recording.

My question is: What did you record on the MIDI track?

All I could hear was the guitar chord progression.

Thanks.

I'm loving Session Drummer 2! Cakewalk rules!

[musicsophrenia]

yo can that work with a motif xs? cause i want to use the sounds out of my motif xs

[jakeexup]

This has been a problem ive been trying to figure out for a while: I have set up everything neccessary to record, but yet when i go to choose my input, its has an option of SigmaTel High Def Audio Codec (1 in, 4 out) and it will not let me click on it or use the arrow towards the right to choose more.

how do i choose an input????????

[CakewalkSoftware]

as long as they are VST instruments, there's no reason they shouldn't work.Best of luck.

[beingsmythos]

This is a dire question for me, and i'd like to know as soon as you can send a reply. Will Battery 3 and Aturia CS 80V work as VST Instruments on Sonar 6? I've been put through a lot of bull lately with this stuff. If it can i'd like to get a copy as soon as possible.

[mannyichi]

I just want to record myself playing guitar, can you please tell me what equipment like usb cables etc. that I need in conjunction with Cakewalk SONAR Home Studio 6 thank you.

[Alai912]

You'd need some type of power amp to connect to computer before you connect guitar to it. Right now I have my guitar connected to Digitech multi-fx processor(RP250), and have that connected to mic-in jack of my computer(I would use Line-In jack but my laptop doesn't have one). If you have just a guitar and an amp, try looking for a Line-Out jack from the amp and connect that to the computer. If you have this setup, you can even record guitar using Sound Recorder that comes with Windows.

[bgft]

when you picked the patch you wanted, was the picking the instrument you wanted to play?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Yes, Virtual instruments and synthesizers refer to instrument sounds as patches. It's a name that goes back to the days when hardware synthesizers had patch cables that you connected to get different sounds.

[alteredlame666]

Do the drums sync up to your tempo automatically, or do you need to program per patch? Also, I do not understand how to program drums. Can you select and test drums as you play your riff looped?

[CakewalkSoftware]

IT depends on how you are recording them. If you program them in the piano roll or SONAR's step sequencer then yes. If you are recording them from a controller then you would need to turn on input quantize or quantize after the fact (or play in rhythm LOL). Yes you can try out different drums while your riff loops.

[alteredlame666]

Cool, so once you've chosen your signatures for the song, you can essentially pick any drum type and it will fit, correct? Forgive me, but I am not the least bit educated in this area, but it seems that is logical.

Thanks.

[CakewalkSoftware]

Yes that should work. One thing, you said something about fitting it to time with your riff. If you want to do that you will need to make sure that the tempo in SONAR is set correctly, if you start by recording a riff without setting the tempo and using the metronome, things will not sync up. Or to get them to sync up you will need to match the tempo to the riff you recorded (either manually or with Audio Snap if you have Studio Edition or Producer Edition)

[alteredlame666]

Awesome. Thanks, man.

[brywool]

Cakewalk is very cool, but setting up your sound card and Cakewalk is enough to make one commit suicide. Seriously- what a hassle. Too bad CW can't make it an automatic process.

[CakewalkSoftware]

It is basically impossible to make it an automated process because of too many variables. Every audio interface and version of its driver requires a different set up. We have a very helpful page on our support site to assist with this. Go to Cakewalk [dot] com [slash] support [slash] hardwaresetup

[858287]

Where do you get that program from?

[CakewalkSoftware]

You can buy Music Creator at Best Buy, and other consumer electronic stores, you can buy SONAr Home Studio at Guitar Center, Sam Ash or other music stores. Both can also be purchased direct from Cakewalk.

[mannymovement]

Thanks i do rap in sonar le but can you tell me which programme is best to record on in sonar le a mean when i open it . it says new project can you tell me which one shall i choose or which one is best for making your own track in studio quality can you please reply again and tell me please sir it can be very help full for me please thanks.

[CakewalkSoftware]

All the templates will provide you with equal quality, they just set the project up in different ways, so that certain tracks are already set up for certain things. I would start with the normal default template

[ghostyelmastigre]

im trying to record a song but somehow i cant make the song an MP3 song i need help doing that

[CakewalkSoftware]

Set File | Export | Type to MP3. If your trial MP3 encoder has expired you will need to purchase teh unlock code.

[zeego2]

i cant record from my keyboard i have to record from piano roll do you know what is wrong??

[CakewalkSoftware]

You probably need to enable your MIDI input in Settings | MIDI Devices

[zeego2]

how did you plug your guitar in you computer what did you use to do that?

[CakewalkSoftware]

You would need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter to plug into a laptop. You can get that from Radioshack.

[uhuhuh1966]

how do I get rid of the metronome tap?

[CakewalkSoftware]

I don't know which version of our software you have so teh directions may change slightly. Go to Settings | General | Metronome and turn it off.  Or Turn off the metronome by hitting the Metronome button on the toolbar.

[edquin]

sonar dosnt recognice what im playing throu the mic.entracne what can i do?

[CakewalkSoftware]

You need to set your input in SONAR to wherever your mic is plugging in.

[mannymovement]

Hi i just wana know when i record my audio sound in stereo edirol it only show one wave for recording and when i play it i can hear sound only in my one side of headphone can you please tell what shall i do ?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Hi, you are recording a mono input to one side only of a stereo track. You need to change your input when you record to either the left or right input, rather than Stereo L/R.

[lithkid]

I have a question would I be able to save synth sounds on my keyboard(SH-201) by making it midi controller?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Hi, you should be able to record the output of your keyboard as an audio track in SONAR.

[Roshawon]

hi dere,m havin a problem with da midi sound,i set both input n output in midi devices but the sound is not coming out.y?

[SPAMMYWHOSPAM]

hmm... Id like to know how to get guitar sound like in real recording... it just doesnt sound the same.. what should I do to make guitar sound

like that..

[CakewalkSoftware]

There are a lot of variables to this. Can you descrribe what you are doing now and I will make recomendations on how to get a better sound.

[jmack619]

mabye midi is not what I need ?? I just want to record piano,organ and other sounds from my keyboard .Altho if midi can do this with different sounds of my casio 610 ... I,ll take it (if it,s not too painful ) thanx

[CakewalkSoftware]

OK in Settings | MIDI Devices you need to set both an input and output for your MIDIsport. Then when you play tracks back you will hear them play on yoru casio. If you want to record the audio of your cassio so it will play from the computer, you will need to record it into the computer. Run cables from the output of the casio to your sound card input.  Arm an audio track in SONAR and hit record.

[jmack619]

what is sonar ? I would like to be able to add the casio track to an empty track on my cakewalk program ,and still have the option of adding other sound tracks with it. are you saying that I don,t need the midisport ,but another cable ? Iwould like the recorded cakewalk tracks to come out of my 5.1 computor speakers

[CakewalkSoftware]

SONAR is recording software. You can layer sounds from yoru casio, all you need to do is select different MIDI Channels in SONAR for each track that you set up. To get the sound out of your computer speakers you need to record the audio output of yoru casio as audio tracks in SONAR.

[jmack619]

hi , great postings , I,m computor illiterate and I would like to be able to get my midi working . I installed the software and uninstalled a few times,now cakewalk brings it up on the midi tracks but no sound or response . I also downloaded ( It was recommended for troubleshooting )midi-ox.I have spent 6+ hours and still no luck , the midi interface is midisportUNO and I have music creator 3 . thanx for all help . Is there a suggested method of learning this stuff ?

[CakewalkSoftware]

What are you trying to make MIDI sounds with: your internal sound card, internal virtual instruments, or an external synthesizer? Let me know then I can help you.

[jmack619]

Thankyou for your reply . For the last couple of days ,I am able to create piano sounds with my qwerty keyboard , but what I,d like to do is send signals and or sounds from my Casio ct 610 tone bank , I connected to it,s midi out and midi in ,through the midisport UNO ,and to a usb port . thankyou  john

[Sliph320]

Wow! that was really easy! - I have a question though, can I record my own guitar or vocal using the audio from my webcam? if i cant, what do i need to plug my guitar to my computer or my vocal to my computer? appreciate ur help :)

[CakewalkSoftware]

HMMM...interesting question. Webcam mics are not really high quality, but if it shows up in audio options in SONAR then you should be able to use it. You should be able to plug your guitar or a mic right into your audio input. You might need an adapter to do this, it will cost a couple bucks. For a guitar it would be a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. If you really want to get a good recording though, you should buy an audio interface from a music store.

[XxYesxVirginiaxX]

Hi, I just got Music Creator 4 the other day, and I plugged ((with the 1/4'' to 1/8'' adapter)) my guitar into my laptop ((into the hole with the little microphone next to it)) and then I pressed the record button and nothing happened. Help, please!

[CakewalkSoftware]

You need to do some tweaks in Settings | Audio Options.

Go to:

cakewalk dot com slash Support slash hardwaresetup

Find your audio card and follow the directions

[xyz311]

I think I got it working. I only have an integrated sound card; I updated drivers and changed the 24 bit setting to 16 bit. Something worked. Thanks for the speedy response. Much appreciated.

[xyz311]

Hi, I'm using sonar 7 w/ vista home premium and I'm having trouble w/ the volume levels being too low when playing back audio tracks. The midi levels seem to be fine but even w/ the included sample audio tracks or imported/recorded tracks the volume is too low. I raised the track level to 6.0(the max) and tried modifying the gain which only creates distortion. Any suggestions?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Are you using your stock audio card that came with the computer? If so, you need to go into control panel and find the mixer levels for different types of sounds (I am not running Vista so I can't tell you exactly where that is). Turn up the slider for Wav Audio, or audio. That should fix the problem.

[nyplaya4ever]

if i get a musical keyboard how many beats can i make and save on the keyboard

[CakewalkSoftware]

You can save as many beats as your hard drive will hold on the computer...hundreds, thousands. The answer to how many you could save on the keyboard would range from none to many and depend on the keyboard you bought.

[rok3r5tyl3]

Everytime I record audio, there's always "background sound." It kind of sounds like a drum beat. It doesn't play during recording, only during the playback. Is there anyway I can get rid of this?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Could you possibly be capturing your backing tracks when you are recording? Are you tracking with headphonesh or are you using your speakers? If you're tracking in the same room as your speakers you should probably switch to heapdphones

[evanparker2134]

Is it possible to import audio files from other software programs such as Reason?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Yes. File | Import Audio

[andrewg367]

Hello, I am using music creator 4 for remixing music from a CD. All I want to do is edit out parts of the song and edit it so it is one continuous song/remix. The only problem Im having now is the bass is way too high on my recording and there are the ticks that ended up on my remix. I am beginning to get a lil frustrated. I need this taken care of ASAP. And I appreciate any and all input.

[CakewalkSoftware]

The ticks are because your levels are too high and you are clipping. Bring the levels down. To lower the bass, patch an EQ, and reduce the Bass frequencies.

[jfreeds]

Ive hooked up a miracle midi keyboard and when i record into cw9 the little cursor in the bottom right blinks and im able to record the piano roll information, yet there is NO sound when playing back. Any ideas on how to playback sound and subsequently change instruments with what ive recorded?

[CakewalkSoftware]

Hi CW 9 is now 7 years old, I'm afraid I'm not sure how to help you. You should try contacting Cakewalk tech support.

[Panagiotis888]

i record something and when i play it back it runs so quickly...some help?

[CakewalkSoftware]

I would suggest something like SONAR Power.

MIDI and audio cost the same to record. Our cheapest software does both.

[CauldronCode]

Argh. I get confused everytime ther's technical vocabulary. Do you know of any "MIDI for dummies" book?

Also, Is using MIDI the cheapest way to record music if I'm only recording for piano?

Please answer me. Thanks a lot.

[eazy187]

i still don't understand how to record audio tracks

[dialectics]

Looking at picking up cakewalk producer, one question though. for audio as you are recording there is the "confidence" display showing the waveform so you can see that everything is OK. I can't really tell from the video if the same thing exists for MIDI (e.g. you can see the piano roll as you record).

[CakewalkSoftware]

Yes MIDI clips will draw on screen while you record

[dialectics]

Wow - thank you for your fast reply. I think Sonar is the way to go for me. Pro Tools is not as fun for composing, and Logic only runs on macs which are too damn expensive ($3k for a decently spec'd mac pro vs $1200 for PC). 64 bit floating point is so sweet.

[hotlava07]

Ever had a problem with connecting a gutiar to a pedal and then running it though a preamp, then to your input for recording? everytime i add my pedal to the equation I end up getting nosound, yet when i just run the guitar to the preamp, it works just fine. Any ideas?

[stateCrime]

I'm using Sonar 6 Producer Edition,my problem is that i found dat there is no MIDI Devices even after i've install my MIDI Keyboard(Keystation 49e)? Do i have to configure anything?

[CakewalkSoftware]

You'll need to call tech support. If you're a registered customer, the support is free. But I think you'll need to go to Settings | MIDI Devices and add it.

[aessess]

if I have a midi drum-file, can't I import that somehow easily into sonar, but making the midi drums into real drum sound with session drummer 2 ?

[piingAling]

wats this program called?

[CakewalkSoftware]

The program in this video is SONAR Home Studio version 6

[MikeyTSH]

Thanks ever so much. This is the best program I've ever had. It's actually my first and only choice for recording demos now!

[MikeyTSH]

I'm using an m-audio keystation 49e. The problem I'm having is I get no sound. I plug it all in correctly, I record and I see the notation on the screen, so Cakewalk is already picking it up, however, it doesn't play at all. What am I doing wrong?

[CakewalkSoftware]

The M Audio Keystation does not have any sounds built in it, it's just a controller. You will need to patch a Virtual Instrument in SONAR's Synth Rack, and select a sound patch on the virtual instrument in order to hear sounds.

[MikeyTSH]

How do I do that? I'm using Cakewalk Home Studio 2004

[CakewalkSoftware]

Hit F1 it will launch Help. Search for Virtual Instruments or Soft Synths. You should be able to find a list of instructions.

[MikeyTSH]

Thanks, I managed to do it. The only problem I have is latency, but I'm sure I'll work out a way to overcome it

[CakewalkSoftware]

Glad you figured it out.

Go to Settings | Audio Options. There is a latency slider. If you've never adjusted that it's set in the middle for reliable playback. You can pull it to the left for lower latency. If you start to get audio drop outs move it right for more reliable playback (but higher latency)

[mattmegadeth]

hey i was wondering if i can upload songs as an mp3 to my myspace page after the 30 day trial is up or not? thanks i cant wait to buy this program.

[CakewalkSoftware]

You will need to unlock the trial MP3 encoder, you can buy that on the Cakewalk webstore. I would give you a link but YouTube does not allow links to be posted in comments

[DJDrDaveCA]

I bought the Pyro5 Program, you get MP3 and much more for the money, very nice program too! Obviously I am a bit jaded as far as Cakwalks stuff, others can't compare(my own opinion!) No Offense to other progs, just have had best performance & usability with Cakewalk's programs, and Customer service is Top Notch!

[Ballowall]

nice