Reference Guide
1124 Instrument definitions
Creating instrument definitions
• Names for Non-Registered Parameter Numbers (NRPNs)
The instrument definitions organize all names (patches, notes, controllers, RPNs, and NRPNs) into
lists. You may be able to define a new instrument using existing name lists. For example, two models
of synthesizers made by a particular manufacturer may have identical patch name lists but use
different NRPNs. In this case, you can use the same patch name lists for both instruments, but you
would need to use a different NRPN list (or perhaps create a new NRPN list) for the second synth.
If you want your changes to be remembered the next time you run SONAR, make sure the Save
Changes For Next Session option in the Assign Instruments dialog box is checked before
clicking OK. Otherwise, to make only temporary changes, be sure to remove the check from that
option.
To create a new instrument
1. In the Define Instruments and Names dialog box, right-click the word Instruments at the top of
the Instrument tree, and choose Add Instrument from the pop-up menu.
2. Type a name for the new instrument and press ENTER.
The new instrument is provided with default settings for all of its characteristics.
See also:
“Creating and editing patch name and other lists” on page 1125
“Copying name lists” on page 1127
“Assigning the Bank Select method” on page 1127
“Assigning patch names” on page 1129
“Assigning note names” on page 1130
“Assigning controller, RPN, and NRPN names” on page 1132
To rename an instrument
1. In the Define Instruments and Names dialog box, right-click an Instrument name in the
Instrument tree and choose Edit from the pop-up menu.
2. Type the new name and press ENTER.
To delete an instrument
1. In the Define Instruments and Names dialog box, right-click an Instrument name in the
Instrument tree and choose Delete from the menu.
2. Confirm that you want to delete the instrument.
To save an instrument definition
1. Click Close to close the Define Instruments and Names dialog box.
2. Click OK.
SONAR saves the instrument definition in the Master.ins file.