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Control Bar overview
Figure 152. If a button displays a small triangle in the bottom right corner, click and keep the mouse button
pressed to access additional tools or options.
To show/hide the Tools module
Right-click the Control Bar and select Tools Module.
Figure 153. Global tools are accessed from the Tools module in the Control Bar.
A. Smart tool B. Select tool C. Move tool D. Edit tools (Edit/Timing/Split) E. Draw tools (Freehand/Line/Sine/
Triangle/Square/Saw/Random) F. Erase tools (Erase/Mute) G. Draw resolution
The Tools module contains the following controls:
• Smart tool . The Smart tool is the default tool in SONAR. The Smart tool is a multi-function
tool that combines functions from several other tools. For audio clips, automation and transients,
the Smart Tool is a combination of the Edit, Select and Move tools. For MIDI notes, the Smart Tool
is a combination of the Edit, Select, Move, Draw and Erase Tools. The function is determined by
where you click. For details, see “Smart tool” on page 422.
• Select tool . The Select tool lets you select data. You can select a time range, or select
entire clips, MIDI notes, envelope nodes and transients. For details, see “Select tool” on page
429.
• Move tool . The Move tool lets you move selected data. You can move entire clips, partial
clips, MIDI notes, envelope nodes, transient markers and clip tempo map markers. For details,
see “Move tool” on page 433.
• Edit tool . The Edit tool lets you adjust data. You can slip-edit clips, adjust note start/end
times, adjust fades, raise/lower clip volume envelope, and raise/lower note velocity and
automation envelopes. For details, see “Edit tool” on page 437.
• Timing tool . Select the Timing tool. The Timing tool lets you slip-stretch audio clips, drag-
quantize MIDI notes, and stretch audio using transient markers. For details, see “Timing tool” on
page 442.
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