Reference Guide

Software Instruments
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” on page 638 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
ReWire Instruments
Playing a Stand-alone Synth
Converting Your Soft Synth Tracks to Audio
Recording a Stand-alone Synth