Reference Guide

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Menu Reference
Tracks > Property > Volume
For more information about the Tracks > Property > Patch command, see Choosing the instrument
sound (bank and patch).
Tracks > Property > Volume
The Tracks > Property > Volume command lets you specify the starting volume level for the track,
ranging from -INF (silent) to 6 dB (maximum volume).
The Volume setting controls the initial volume of a track during playback. Every time you start
playback, SONAR sets the volume to this initial level.
In some projects you want the volume of a track to change while playback is in progress. You can
accomplish this using the Track, Console, Piano Roll, or Event List views. For more information, see
“Mixing” on page 593.
For more information about the Tracks > Property > Volume command, see “Adjusting volume and
pan” on page 209.
Tracks > Property > Pan
The Tracks > Property > Pan command lets you specify the stereo distribution of the output,
ranging from 100% L (hard left) to 100% R (hard right), with a value of C indicating sound that is
centered left-to-right.
The Pan setting controls the initial pan of a track during playback. Every time you start playback,
SONAR sets the pan to this initial level.
For more information about the Tracks > Property > Pan command, see Adjusting volume and pan.
Tracks > Property > Icon > Load Icon
The Tracks > Property > Icon > Load Icon command opens the Open dialog, which displays
folders of track icons. You can select an icon from the dialog to load into the current track.
For more information about track icons, see Track Icons.
Note: Not all keyboards and synthesizers respond to volume change messages. Check the
manual that came with your keyboard or synthesizer for more information.