Cakewalk Sonar X1 User Guide

To install SONAR

1. Start your computer.

2. Close any open programs that are open or running.

3. Do one of the following:

• If you are installing from the DVD: Place the SONAR installation disc in your disc drive.

If you have AutoRun enabled, the SONAR menu will open automatically presenting a dialog box with several options. If AutoRun is not enabled, you can start the SONAR installer by opening My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Windows Vista) locating your computer's DVD-ROM drive (this is usually the “D” drive) and double-clicking on

AutoRun.exe.

• If you are installing from a digital download: Locate the file

SONAR_X1_[Producer/Studio/Essential]_Setup1.exe (that was saved to your computer's hard drive and double-click on it to begin the installation.

4. Click the Install button.

Note: If you exit Setup without completing the installation, repeat step 3 to restart the

installation process.

5. Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

Note: When SONAR has finished installing, additional SONAR components will also be

installed.

Uninstalling SONAR

When you installed SONAR, the setup program placed an Uninstall icon in the Start menu.

To uninstall SONAR, click the Start button and choose Programs > Cakewalk > SONAR X1 >

Uninstall SONAR X1 (Producer, Studio or Essential).

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Running SONAR for the first time

There are two ways to start SONAR:

• Double-click the SONAR X1 icon on your desktop.

• Click the Start button, and choose Programs > Cakewalk > SONAR X1 > SONAR X1

(Producer, Studio or Essential).

The Wave Profiler

The first time you start SONAR, it automatically runs the Wave Profiler utility. Wave Profiler determines the proper MIDI and Audio settings for your audio device. The Wave Profiler does not change the sound card's settings. Wave Profiler detects the make and model of your audio device to determine the device's audio and MIDI settings.

When the Wave Profiler determines the kind of card you have, always accept the default settings. You can run the Wave Profiler again if you install a new audio device or driver by choosing Edit > Preferences > Audio - Driver Settings in SONAR and clicking the Wave

Profiler button.

Setting up MIDI devices in SONAR

After the Wave Profiler utility has finished running, SONAR will then automatically scan your computer for any MIDI input and output devices that are installed. Sometimes you may need to tell SONAR which devices you want to use, or you may want to change the MIDI outputs and devices you are using. Choose Edit > Preferences > MIDI - Devices in SONAR to configure your MIDI devices.

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Running SONAR for the first time