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Finding and previewing audio loops
Tutorial 2 – Using the Browser
To specify the output device to use for previewing loops and files from the Browser, click the Media
button , point to Audio Preview Bus, and choose an output device from the submenu.
To work with software instruments, click the Synth button to open the Synth Rack. The Synth
Rack contains the following controls:
Figure 21. Synth Rack Browser
A. Insert Synth B. Delete Synth C. Insert Synth Options D. Show Synth Rack Browser E. Synth Settings menu
F. Dock/undock G. Docking options H. Expand/collapse I. Instrument list J. Synth Automation menu
See:
“Finding and previewing audio loops” on page 109
“Previewing MIDI groove clips” on page 110
“Adding loops to your project” on page 112
Finding and previewing audio loops
Now that we have a general idea of how the Browser is laid out, let’s find some of the content that is
included with SONAR and give it a listen.
1. Create a new project using the Normal Template as explained in the previous tutorial titled
“Saving project files” on page 105.
2. Make sure the Browser is open and visible. If it is not, click the Views menu and choose
Browser, or press the B key.
3. Click the Media button to show the Media Browser.
4. In the Browser, click the Content Location drop-down list and select Audio Library.
5. Double-click the Loops folder to open the folder.
6. Double-click the Loopmasters folder.
7. Double-click the ROCK AND FUNK folder.
8. Double-click the RAW POWER and click the loop named RP_Baggy_140.rx2.
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