Reference Guide

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Recording audio
Recording
Tuning an instrument
SONAR Chromatic Tuner analyzes any input signal from the sound card and displays the intonation
(in cents) on the meter. The tuner automatically determines which string/pitch you are trying to tune,
so that you can keep both hands on the instrument while tuning. The VU Meter shows how loud your
input signal is–a strong signal is essential for accurate tuning.
The Tuner works just like an effect and each track can have its own instance.
With a microphone, you can also tune acoustic instruments.
To Tune an Instrument
1. In the track you want to record your instrument on, right-click in the effects bin.
2. From the menu that appears, select Audio FX > Cakewalk > Tuner.
3. Click the track’s Input Monitor button. If you don’t click the Input Monitor button on the track
the Tuner is patched into, you will not be able to use the tuner.
4. With your instrument plugged into your sound card and turned up, play a note.
The Tuner displays the intonation reading on the cents meter and the name of the note you
played between the three arrows. One of the three arrows lights up, indicating one of the
following:
• Up arrow indicates the note is in tune.
• Right arrow indicates the note is sharp.
• Left arrow indicates the note is flat.
5. Adjust the pitch if necessary and repeat for the rest of the pitches you need to tune.