Reference Guide

1258 Troubleshooting
I can't record any audio
4. Navigate to the desired instrument definition file (.ins) and click Open.
5. Select one or more instrument definitions from the Import Instrument Definitions dialog
box and click OK.
6. Click Close to return to the Assign Instruments dialog box.
You can now assign your new instruments definition(s) to the proper port and channel
assignments.
More “Frequently asked questions” on page 1251.
I can't record any audio
Symptom: The Record button is lit and the transport is moving, but nothing is being recorded.
Solutions:
• You may not have selected the correct recording device. Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio -
Driver Settings and make sure Record Timing Master is set to the input you are using. Make
sure Playback Timing Master is set to the same device that your speakers or headphones are
plugged into.
• You have not set up SONAR to record audio. Make sure that you have performed the following
steps:
• Select the correct audio input for the track you are recording to.
• Arm the track for recording.
• Press SONAR’s Record button (not the Play button).
More “Frequently asked questions” on page 1251.
Note: By default, instrument definition files are stored in SONAR’s Sample Content folder.
Note: You may need to route channel 10 specifically to a Drum Instrument definition file. If none
is available, route all channels to the single definition.