Instruction Manual

Software Synthesizers
SONAR’s Synth Rack view (also referred to as just the Synth Rack) makes inserting a
soft synth or ReWire instrument a one-step process, and makes viewing and configuring
these instruments simple. In the Synth Rack you can insert and delete synths, create
control knobs to control and/or automate parameters, scroll through patches and presets,
mute, solo, freeze, and choose what track to display automation data on. You can easily
control all of your soft synths from one view.
SONAR also supports multi-port synths, which allow you to use different synth tracks
and effects for each patch or group of patches in a multi-timbral, multi-port synth.
SONAR now seamlessly integrates VST synths. The VST Configuration Wizard runs
automatically on startup, registering all your VST plug-ins. See VST Configuration for
more information.
For more information, see:
Synth Rack View
Inserting Soft Synths
Playing a Soft Synth
Using the Assignable Controls Feature
Synth Tracks
Multi-port Soft Synths
To Remove A Soft Synth from a Track or Bus
Tutorial 8—Using Soft Synths
ReWire Instruments
Playing a Stand-alone Synth
Converting Your Soft Synth Tracks to Audio
Recording a Stand-alone Synth