Cakewalk X1 Betriebsanweisung

SONAR X1User Guide

10 Installation, registration and basic setupRunning SONAR for the first timeRunning SONAR for the first timeThere are two ways to start SONAR:• Doub

11Running SONAR for the first timeInstallation, registration and basic setupFigure 1. The MIDI - Devices sectionAt the top of the window, you will se

12 Installation, registration and basic setupBasic audio setupBasic audio setupIn order to hear sound when playing back a project in SONAR, it is ess

13Basic audio setupInstallation, registration and basic setup4. Select the desired Input Driver. Depending on your computer's configuration, you

14 Installation, registration and basic setupBasic audio setup6. Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio - Driver Settings to select the playback and

15Connecting your equipmentInstallation, registration and basic setupConnecting your equipmentThere are several types of audio interfaces (sound cards

16 Installation, registration and basic setupConnecting your equipmentThe following table descr bes the various types of analog and digital connectio

17Connecting your equipmentInstallation, registration and basic setupConnect an electric guitar to your computerConnect a microphone to your computerG

18 Installation, registration and basic setupConnecting your equipmentConnect a MIDI interface or controller to your computerMIDI (Musical Instrument

19Opening a demo projectInstallation, registration and basic setupOpening a demo projectNow that your sound device is configured, let's open the

2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commit-ment on the part of Cakewalk, Inc. The software des

20 Installation, registration and basic setupI can’t hear the demo project3. Select the file by clicking on it so it is highlighted and then click th

21I can’t hear the demo projectInstallation, registration and basic setup3. Make sure the Output control of each audio track in the demo project is as

22 Installation, registration and basic setupRegistering SONARRegistering SONARWe strongly encourage you to register your copy of SONAR. Registration

SONAR TourIn this chapter, we will explore the basics of SONAR to get you started. Be sure that you have completed all instructions in the “Installati

24 SONAR TourGetting aroundGetting aroundThe project is the center of your work in SONAR. A project may contain a number of different elements, includ

25The Control BarSONAR TourThe Control BarMuch of your time in SONAR is spent recording and listening to your project as it develops. The Control Bar

26 SONAR TourSkylightSkylightSkylight introduces a next generation workspace and presents a new level of simplicity by providing an intelligent interf

27The Track viewSONAR Tour• Browser. Organize all content in one, easily managed place with full drag and drop functionality. A simplified Synth Rack

28 SONAR TourThe Track viewAll of the current track’s controls are contained in the Inspector, which is an expanded version of the current track’s con

29The Console ViewSONAR TourThe Console ViewThe Console View is where you can combine the sounds on all the different tracks to create the final mix o

Table of contentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About this manual.

30 SONAR TourThe Browserright pane contains main channel strips. You can drag the pane splitter bars to resize the panes.• Channel strips. Each track,

31The InspectorSONAR TourThe InspectorWhen working on a project, you will frequently need to access track and clip parameters and mix controls. The Tr

32 SONAR TourThe Inspector

Getting StartedIn this chapter:Creating, playing and saving projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34 Getting StartedCreating, playing and saving projectsCreating, playing and saving projectsUnderstanding and managing project files is central to you

35Creating, playing and saving projectsGetting StartedOpen a Project. Use this button to open a standard File Open dialog, which lets you select the p

36 Getting StartedCreating, playing and saving projectsLet’s explore some of the things you can do in this window.Name. Type the name of your project

37Creating, playing and saving projectsGetting StartedCancel. Click Cancel to close the New Project File dialog.Help. Click Help to open the online He

38 Getting StartedCreating, playing and saving projects•The Go to Folder drop-down list allows you to quickly move to commonly used folders for projec

39Creating, playing and saving projectsGetting StartedLet’s start with the Bass track. Locate the track named Bass in the project. Let’s take a closer

4 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Creating, playing and saving projects. . . . .

40 Getting StartedCreating, playing and saving projectsLocate the drop-down list for Output and click the small arrow to show all available outputs. S

41Creating, playing and saving projectsGetting StartedExperiment with the Mute and Solo buttons on each track. If you solo multiple tracks you wil

42 Getting StartedCreating, playing and saving projectsTake a look at the drop-down list labeled Save as type. Click the Save as type arrow to see a l

43Recording audio into a projectGetting StartedRecording audio into a projectOne of the most important aspects of creating music in SONAR is digital a

44 Getting StartedRecording audio into a project5. Click the Output drop-down menu to select the track’s output.The available outputs for the track ar

45Recording audio into a projectGetting StartedFigure 11. The record meter shows the input levelRecording your performanceNow that everything is set

46 Getting StartedRecording audio into a project

TroubleshootingIf you’re having a problem with SONAR, don’t panic. This chapter lists some common problems and how to solve them. If you don’t find an

48 TroubleshootingI only get one side of my guitar/microphone recordedYou may be recording a mono signal through a stereo input. Guitars and microphon

49TroubleshootingOnly a flat line/silence is recordedOpen the Windows Volume Control window:• Windows 7: Click the Windows Start button and go to Cont

PrefaceSONAR User Guide is designed to help you learn and use SONAR. This book explains how SONAR works and how to use it to create, edit, produce, an

50 TroubleshootingWhere to go for more helpTo view the recording controls in Windows Vista:1. Go to the Windows Start Menu and type the word SOUND in

AAudiotypes of inputs 15Audio setup 12BBrowser 30CClips 24Console view 29Control Bar 25DDemo projectopening 19troubleshooting 20EElectric guitarconnec

52 RRegistration 22TTime display 24Time ruler 24Track view 26Tracks 24UUpdates 47WWave Profiler 10

53CAKEWALK, INC.LICENSE AGREEMENTYOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USINGTHIS PRODUCT. INSTALLING AND USING TH

54 (i.e., stand alone) in any way, including for use in sampling or sample playback units, or in any sound library product,or in any radio or televisi

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6 Conventions used in this bookConventions used in this bookThe following table descr bes the text conventions in this book: Convention MeaningBold Te

Installation, registration and basic setupIn this chapter, you will learn how to install and register SONAR, and also how to connect and configure you

8 Installation, registration and basic setupInstallationInstallationPlease note before installing:• In order to install SONAR, you must log on as a u

9InstallationInstallation, registration and basic setupTo install SONAR1. Start your computer.2. Close any open programs that are open or running.3. D