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New features in SONAR X1
Smart Tools
SONAR’s tools have been completely revamped for X1. Most functions can now be done with a
single tool that switches automatically based on context. This dramatically reduces the need for
switching tools during the editing and mixing stages.
But sometimes you need a very specific tool for a particular job. The floating, pop-up Tools HUD
makes finding and switching tools a breeze and getting back to the previous tool is just a simple key
press away.
Further reducing the need to manually switch tools, all of SONAR X1’s tools work across all for
SONAR’s edit views. So whether you are working on arranging in the Track View or editing MIDI
data in the Piano Roll View, the same tool will work smoothly and consistently with no interruption to
your creative flow.
Figure 325. Smart global tools.
For details, see “Tools” on page 389.
ProChannel (Producer only)
Available exclusively in SONAR X1 Producer, the ProChannel expands SONAR’s already
impressive console with big, epic, pro-studio sound built right into every channel strip.
Figure 326. ProChannel.