Reference Guide

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Introduction
Setup
record a 1-minute segment of stereo, CD-quality digital audio, you need about 10 megabytes of disk
space.
On the PC, digital audio is usually stored in Wave files (extension .wav). There are many programs
available that let you create, play, and edit these files. SONAR reads, writes, and lets you edit Wave
files.
Next topic: Setup
Setup
You can install SONAR on any computer that runs Windows XP or x64 and has a sound card or
built-in sound module. If you want to hook up other devices, like a MIDI keyboard, an electric guitar,
or a microphone, you need the right cables, and you need to find the right connectors on your
computer.
Before you install SONAR, take a minute to register the software so we can let you know when
updates become available and provide you with technical support. To register anytime log onto
www.cakewalk.com/register, or call 888-CAKEWALK (U.S.) or +(617)-423-9004 (outside the U.S.)
between 9 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. If you live outside of North America, please visit
our distributor’s page at www.cakewalk.com/Dealers/International.asp to get the telephone number
of your local distributor. You’ll need to supply your serial number, your name, and a valid email
address.
To connect a MIDI keyboard to your computer, you need standard MIDI cables or a MIDI adapter
cable (joystick connector), such as the one available in Cakewalk’s PC Music Pack. One end of the
adapter cable should have two 5-pin DIN connectors that connect to your keyboard or other MIDI
device. At the other end, you need a 15-pin connector to connect to a sound card through its MIDI/
joystick port.
A. MIDI to 15 Pin Connector B. 15-pin connector (DB15)
5-pin DIN
connector
A
B