Using Controllers in SONAR 8

[FuriousLing]

This made things a lot easier for me. I used to manually enter notes, move them to where I needed them and then enter manual values for the wheel. Not anymore!

[Juankylodk]

Thanks! :)

[TheBennettt2]

thank you so much for this video. Didn't know how to draw a straight line in Sonar 8. Now I do!!

[WheelerEntertainment]

@robvk6 You can also push F4.

[robvk6]

I xd out the player rack ,how do i get it back on the screen?? thanx...

[dustypuppy]

@robvk6

Do you mean the large transport bar?

Simply go to View / Toolbars / Large Transport bar.

good luck

[robvk6]

@dustypuppy I figured it out but thanks for getting back fast... great videos...

[robertobohrt]

Please help me configure mi audio options. The sound I get is like singing in a bumpy road. Many thanks

[dustypuppy]

hi robertobohrt

I have found that when people have strange problems like that, it is usually because of a wrong driver mode. For more info about driver modes, please see my video called "Sonar First Time Setup".

Dwight

[Chicago10281]

@dustypuppy How do you load a track(recorded or live)into Sonar LE or Sonar 8?

[dustypuppy]

@Chicago10281

Open Sonar and highlight an audio track.

Go to File / Import / Audio to load an audio file into Sonar.

Or arm an audio track and record it live.

I hope this helps

[Chicago10281]

@dustypuppy And how about compressing an audio track? What does that mean and how can you do that?

[dustypuppy]

@Chicago10281

Compressing an audio track will make the loud parts quieter. This evens out the peaks and makes the whole track more uniform. To do this, right click in the FX bin of the audio track and select a compressor from the list.

See how to insert FX in the bin by watching @ the 2 minute mark in my video called "Sonar Fades and FX"

good luck

[bradmaramba]

why is may wheel not working its not bending my nots

[kimchird24]

thank you.i got it.....it really helps me a lot....now i'm using my midi keyboard with sonar 7.if i want to learn more,i will ask you again...pls beg me.i know you're a kind person...thanks

[kimchird24]

i'm just a beginner and it helps me a lot.easy to learn because of you.please make a video on how to use my keyboard to record a midi.what will i do?pls.... thanks in advance....

[dustypuppy]

I will try to do that. Have you seen my 3 part "Getting Started - Sonar 6" ? That might help you.

Also see "Sonar Soft Synths - Basic Setup"

[saigondj]

can you increase pitch range?

[dustypuppy]

Yes you can - it seems you need to set it on the SOFTSYNTH you are using instead of in Sonar. For example, Dimension Pro has its own setting called "Bend Dn/Up" and is set for just 2 steps by default. You can crank it all the way to 2 octaves up or down :)

Good luck

[JazzcatSings]

It's a shame that there are not 3 separate tools. pencil, line, and curve. My prg, which is ancient, has all three without having to hold shift, ctrl or any other keys.

The curve tool, available to me, makes for much more realistic and natural sounding bends.

I appreciate your vids though. Seeing as my prg is no longer sold or supported, eventually I will have to move onto one that is.

[darrylj4u]

thank you for teaching us with out all that fancy talk that most of us dont understand... This was very helpful. All your videos helped me so much

[dustypuppy]

Thank you - that is so nice to hear :)

[Rockab33]

You're videos are very usefull for people beginning with sonar. They are short and extremly informative and clear. 5/5

[dustypuppy]

Thank you very much :)

[YengDriver]

I tried this technique to modify volumes of an event (ie crescendo) but I couldn't an instrument to become louder or software by holding down the CTRL during its event. Is there another way to do this?

[dustypuppy]

Yes - for that you would use and envelope. For more info on that, see my video called

"Using Automation in Cakewalk Sonar"

[YengDriver]

This was helpful. Thank you. Do you also have a video explaining how to automate knobs from VSTis? I've tried to enable Automation Write, but the knobs and sliders in my VSTis won't automatically slide after arming and recording a track.

[dustypuppy]

Thank you

I don't have a video of automating parameters in VSTs but I will try to make one sometime soon:)

[Chicago10281]

I think that's pretty easy! All the producers(even big name producers)& recording engineers use it!

[mischpappe]

THX useful !!! and peeps dont forget to find the Shortkey description in Sonars Help ;-I)

[lasttearzstudio]

I learned something new, I just can't seem to using the straight line for the wheel, and now it's a really good tutorial.. thanks a bunch

[dustypuppy]

cool :)

thank you

[mymymymy6]

I can't imagine a better tutor .Sonar should be paying you ,,someone should be,,,

[dustypuppy]

Thank you :D

[guitarfish56]

I agree - super!

[hopo182]

how do i connect my guitar?? electric

[dustypuppy]

If you are using your computers sound card, you can get an 1/8" adapter and plug into MIC on your sound card.

[hopo182]

thanx

[TheodorKruegerMusic]

Thanks a lot , very helpful!

[chysontatwell]

I just got this a couple of days ago and Im so lost, I think it was said best at the very end when he said "Good luck" lol

[lowlypawn]

Thanks! you just saved me at least two hours!

[duefitz22]

DustyPuppy really knows how to teach. There is not a second wasted in this tutorial and each step is clearly planned to be transparent and unambiguous. I hope he continues to turn them out. I am trying to master Sonar 8 right now.

[TheBlaackMamba24]

Does this work like the Piano Roll in Fruity Loops?

[dustypuppy]

I am not familliar with Fruity Loops.

Can someone else answer this one please ?

[demonkoryu]

Very useful. Thanks.

[dustypuppy]

thank you :)

[pcpaulius]

how to stop screen fallowing time pointer which indicates at which time point you re in a song

[dustypuppy]

Hi

Use the "Scroll Lock" key on your computer keyboard to turn that on and off :)

[pcpaulius]

thanks

[dabiribd]

Thank you Dwight

[THESONARIAN]

Great insights as always ... hope all is well your way ...

Donnie ...

[dustypuppy]

Doin' fine Donnie :)

Thanks man

[squidskunk]

thank you...!

[dnlwood]

Thank you DustyPuppy. Your videos are very helpful.

[dustypuppy]

Thank you - I'm glad they help

[smedsville]

SPIFFNIFTY

Keep em comin :)

[dustypuppy]

Cheers :)