Reference Guide

1315
Skylight
New features in SONAR X2
• Rename media files, plug-ins and FX Chains. For details, see “To rename media files in the Media
Browser” on page 570, “To rename a plug-in” on page 579 and “To rename an FX Chain preset”
on page 580.
• Delete media files directly from the Browser. For details, see “To delete media files in the Media
Browser” on page 570.
• Multi-folder search filter.
• Send MIDI data to external MIDI output when previewing MIDI data.
• Browser preview stays synchronized with the Matrix.
• Clicking a synth in the Synth Rack makes the corresponding instrument track active.
For details, see “Browser” on page 559.
Control Bar enhancements
• Control Bar modules are centered.
• Tools module updates:
• Trim tool has been renamed to Edit tool.
• Snap to Grid module updates:
• Smart Grid option. Snap to dynamic grid based on horizontal zoom level.
• Note duration values show a graphic representation of the selected note value.
• Triplet and dotted note duration buttons.
• Snap To and Snap By are now a single toggle.
•Streamlined Landmarks button. Right-click the Landmarks button to enable/disable
individual landmarks.
• Transport module updates:
• Access metronome settings by clicking the metronome icon.
• Screenset module updates:
• The active screenset is highlighted.
• There are 10 screenset buttons.