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About This Manual
This manual (SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Getting Started) provides basic information about how to set up the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, make initial settings, and set up your system. It also provides troubleshooting information. This manual uses the following icons to call your attention to explanations of terms or to important points you should note. These contain important information, so please be sure to read them. Explanation of terms, or tips Points you should be aware of Related information or detailed explanations In order to explain operations as simply as possible, this manual uses the following conventions. The steps for selecting a menu item are delineated by | (vertical bar) symbols. For example, File|New means that you are to choose the File menu command New. Material that is distinct from the main text or operating procedure, such as operating tips or related information, is enclosed by a heavy border. Unless otherwise specified, Windows Vista and Windows XP are referred to simply as Windows. Unless otherwise specified, the SONAR VS software included with this product is referred to simply as SONAR. SONAR is designed to be flexibly customized for a wide range of systems in order to be used in a broad range of ways. Unless otherwise specified, this manual assumes that SONAR is in the state immediately after installation. If you have customized SONAR, the explanations and operating procedures described in this manual may not produce the intended result. If you have difficulty understanding the explanations of the operations (for example, when youre using Windows for the first time), please refer to the documentation for your computer or for Windows.

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Contents

About This Manual..... 3

Checking the Contents of the Package... 6 Installation and Registration.. 7
Installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver... 7 To Uninstall the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver... 7 Windows Vista Users.... 8 Windows XP Users....10 Macintosh Users....14 Connecting your audio equipment...17 Register SONAR.....18 Installing SONAR.....19 To Install SONAR.....19 To Uninstall SONAR....19 Running SONAR for the First Time....20

Initial Settings...21

Audio Driver Settings....21 Select the Drivers....21 Other Audio Driver and Audio-Related Settings...23 MIDI Devices Settings....25 MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings....27 Loading the VS-100 Plug-in....27 VST/VSTi Registration and Settings...28 Playing a Demo Song....29 Playing an Audio Demo Song....29 Recording audio....32 1. Connect your instrument or microphone...32 2. Create a new file....34 3. Select the input for the track....35 4. Adjust the level.....36 5. Arm the desired track for recording...37 6. Turn on the metronome....38 7. Record your performance...39 8. Try out a plug-in effect....40

Installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver

What is a Driver?

A driver is software that transfers data between the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware and application software on your computer when your computer and the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware are connected via a USB cable. You will need to install the driver before connecting the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware with your computer. Log on to Windows as a user whose account type is administrator (such as the Administrator account).
Windows Vista Users: Windows XP Users:

p. 8 p. 10

After installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver and SONAR VS, see Running SONAR for the First Time (p. 20) for information on how to configure the SONAR.

Macintosh Users:

To Uninstall the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver
Refer to Uninstalling SONAR and Other Components (p. 58).

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Windows Vista Users
1. Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start

up Windows.

2. Close all currently running software (applications).
Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well.
3. Insert the included SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver CD-ROM into your computers CD/DVD-ROM

drive.

4. Select Start-Run and enter d:\drivers\vista32\setup.exe to start the driver installer.
(where d:\ is your disc drive). * If a message informs you that Driver installation must be performed by an administrator, you must log on to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, and then perform the installation.
5. A confirmation screen regarding User Account Control appears, click [Continue]. 6. The message VS-100 Driver will be installed on your computer. appears. Click [Next].
* If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.
7. Click [Next] to begin installation. 8. If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install]. 9. The message Ready to install the driver. appears.
Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point. * If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.

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10. Perform the following procedure before you connect the SONAR V-STUIDO 100 hardware to your

computer.

1. Minimize the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardwares [MAIN MIX] knob.
2. Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

Power Cord

AC Adaptor DC IN
to Power Outlet 3. Turn on the POWER switch of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.
4. Use the included USB cable to connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to your computer.

If you have autorun enabled, the SONAR Setup Wizard opens automatically. If autorun is not enabled, you can open the SONAR AutoRun menu by selecting Start-Run and enter d:\VS_Production_Pack\Setup.exe (where d:\ is your disc drive).
4. Click the [Next] button. 5. Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

To Uninstall SONAR

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Running SONAR for the First Time
Before SONAR VS can communicate with the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware, you must enable and assign the VS100 MIDI ports in SONAR, then insert the VS-100 control surface plug-in.
1. Power up the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware. 2. The first time you run SONAR, the following message appears: SONAR VS will now personalize
your setting by copying., Click [OK].
3. The following message appears: Do you have a MIDI controller that you would to use to control
track/bus and plug-in parameters? Click [Yes] to open the Controllers/Surfaces dialog.
4. Click [MIDI Devices] to open the MIDI Devices dialog. 5. In the Inputs and Outputs lists, select the following VS-100 MIDI devices that you will use with

SONAR.

Input MIDI (VS-100) CONTROL (VS-100) Output MIDI (VS-100) CONTROL (VS-100)
6. Click [OK] to close the MIDI Devices dialog and return to the Controllers/Surfaces dialog. 7. Click the [Add New Controller/Surface] button
dialog. to open the Controller/Surface Settings
8. In the Controller/Surface box, select VS-100. 9. Assign both Input Port and Output Port to CONTROL (VS-100). 10. Click [OK] to close the Controller/Surface Settings dialog. 11. In the Controllers/Surfaces dialog, select the WAI and ACT check boxes and click [Close].
If you have already run SONAR VS and skipped these instructions, see MIDI Devices Settings (p. 25), and MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings (p. 27).

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Initial Settings

Audio Driver Settings

As described below, configure SONAR so that you can use the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware as an audio driver. Youll need to make these settings in the following cases. Immediately after installing SONAR If youve updated the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver If youve newly installed the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver Keep the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Hardware Manual at hand.

Select the Drivers

Verify that the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware is correctly recognized by SONAR.
1. Choose Options | Audio to display the Audio Options dialog box. 2. In the Audio Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab. 3. In the Playback and Recording section, select ASIO from the Driver Mode dropdown menu. 4. Click [Apply]. 5. In the Audio Options dialog box, click the Drivers tab. 6. Verify that the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver is shown in the Input Drivers and Output Drivers

Audio Options dialogDrivers tab

Friendly Names

For each driver, you can change the driver names that are displayed in SONAR. If you want to use this function, enter the desired name in the Friendly Names field, and select the Use Friendly Names to Represent Audio Drivers check box located at the bottom of the dialog box.
Global Options dialogAudio Data tab
To open the Global Options dialog box, choose the menu command Options | Global.

Global Audio Folder

This specifies the folder where audio data will be stored temporarily, for example when a new project is created. If youre using a dedicated hard disk drive just for audio data, specify that drive in this field.

File Bit Depths

This specifies the bit depth of the audio files created by recording, audio processing (e.g. freezing or bouncing), and importing audio.
Options Record Bit Depth Render Bit Depth Import Bit Depth Default Value Original

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MIDI Devices Settings
Heres how to specify the MIDI devices that you want to use.
1. Execute the Options | MIDI Devices command to open the MIDI Devices dialog box.
In the input field and output field of the MIDI Devices dialog box, select the following MIDI devices that you will use with SONAR.
If youre using an external MIDI sound module, you can use Instrument Definitions so that SONAR will show the bank names, patch names, and controller function names of typical MIDI sound modules. For details on Instrument Definitions, refer to the online Help. * If youve connected an external MIDI device, such as an external MIDI keyboard (Edirol PCR series), to your computer via a USB cable, select such MIDI devices as well. (For details on these MIDI devices, refer to the manuals for the devices youre using.) * In SONAR, dont use the following MIDI devices shown in the MIDI Devices dialog box. (Clear the check box for these devices.) MIDI Mapper/Microsoft MIDI Mapper These are virtual MIDI ports used by Windows, and are not used by SONAR. Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth This monopolizes the audio driver, making it impossible to use audio functionality in SONAR. Roland VSC (stand-alone version)/ the stand-alone versions of other software synthesizers These are not suitable for use in SONAR, since their latency cannot be managed from SONAR.
2. Click [OK] to close the dialog box.
If youre using MIDI controllers or control surfaces in your system, and youve changed the settings of the MIDI Devices dialog box, you may need to re-configure the Controllers/Surfaces plug-in settings. When you change the contents of the MIDI Devices dialog box, the entire state of the Controllers/Surfaces plug-ins will be initialized. If you want to use an external MIDI device thats connected to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardwares MIDI connectors, select the MIDI (VS-100) MIDI port in the MIDI Devices dialog box.

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Caution regarding MIDI Devices
When using the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 with a ReWire client such as Project5
Set your MIDI keyboard or other MIDI input device so that it will be used by either SONAR or the ReWire client (not both). If you attempt to use the MIDI input device simultaneously by both, the following problems will occur. Your plug-in synthesizer will be triggered twice; once by the MIDI messages sent to the ReWire client via SONAR, and also by the MIDI messages that are input directly to the ReWire client. The ReWire client will be unable to receive MIDI messages from your MIDI keyboard.
When using a controller or surface that supports bi-directional communication
Place this device so that it is at the bottom of the selected MIDI Devices in the MIDI Devices dialog box Outputs field. In SONAR, when you open an SMF or create a new MIDI track, priority is given to the higher of the devices selected in the Outputs field. In this case, if the MIDI Device used to control the controller/surface is higher in the list, performance data will be sent to the controller/surface, possibly causing unintended results. To re-order the devices, select the device that you want to move upward, and click the [Move Checked Devices to Top] button.

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MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings
Before you use the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to control SONAR, load the VS-100 plug-in and configure settings to enable it.
Loading the VS-100 Plug-in
1. Make sure that the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware is connected to your computer, and then start

up SONAR.

2. In SONAR, choose Options | Controllers/Surfaces to open the Controllers/Surfaces dialog box. 3. Click the Add Controller/Surface
appears. button. The Controller/Surface Settings dialog box
4. In the Controller/Surface Settings field, choose VS-100. 5. Select the controllers Input Port and Output Port. Select CONTROL (VS-100) for both the Input
Port and the Output Port.
6. Click [OK] to close the dialog box. 7. In the Controllers/Surfaces dialog, make sure that the WAI check boxes and the ACT check

boxes are selected, and click [Close].
If youre using an Edirol PCR series unit as an external MIDI keyboard, use the dedicated plug-in for the PCR series. Details on settings and using the plug-in are provided in the section Edirol PCR Controllers of the online Help.

What is ACT?

ACT (Active Controller Technology) is functionality that lets you operate SONAR from an external device such as a MIDI controller or surface. The plug-in effect or software synthesizer thats active in SONAR will automatically be the target of control. For details, refer to the ACT section in the Online Help.

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VST/VSTi Registration and Settings
By default, the VST plug-ins included with SONAR are installed in the following folder, and can be used from SONAR without changing any settings. C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\VstPlugins If you have VST plug-ins installed in any other folders, youll need to register them in SONAR as follows.
1. Execute the Options | Global command and click the VST Plug-Ins tab. 2. If the folder in which your VST plug-ins are installed does not appear in the VST Scan Folder(s)
list, click the [Add] button and specify the folder in which your VST plug-ins are installed.
If a folder in which no VST plug-ins are installed is shown, click the folder name to select it, and then click [Remove].
3. When youve finished specifying the folders that SONAR should scan, click [OK]. 4. In the VST Scan section, click the [Scan VST Folders] button.
Your VST plug-ins have now been registered in SONAR.
About Cakewalk Plug-in Manager
Cakewalk Plug-in Manager allows you to edit the plug-in menu, manage presets, and configure settings for each VST plug-in. For details on using Cakewalk Plug-in Manager, refer to the online Help for Cakewalk Plug-in Manager.

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Playing a Demo Song
Playing an Audio Demo Song
SONAR VS contains audio demo songs. Heres how to enjoy these demo songs. The demo songs included with SONAR are created at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. To play them, both the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardwares sampling frequency and the SONAR Audio Driver must be set to the 44.1 kHz setting. If the audio drivers sampling rate has been set otherwise, change the rate to 44.1 kHz as described in About Sampling Rates (p. 56).
1. Start up SONAR, execute the File | Open command to open the Open dialog box. 2. Select the project file SONAR_VS_AudioDemo1 within the Documents\Cakewalk\SONAR
VS\Tutorials\Tutorial 1 folder.
3. Click [Open] to open the project. Wait until the project has finished loading. 4. Press the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardwares

(PLAY) button.

5. Adjust the volume of the SONAR V-STUDIO
100 hardware and your sound reinforcement equipment (monitor speakers, etc.).

Controls the volume of the MAIN OUTPUT 1/2.
6. When youve finished listening to the demo
song, choose File | Close. If youre asked whether you want to save the changes, click [No].
Controls the volume of headphones.

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If you dont hear sound
If you dont hear sound, check the settings of the audio interface and your sound reinforcement equipment. If you dont hear sound and the audio tracks level meters are not moving either, there may be a problem with the settings of the audio driver. Check the settings as described in Audio Driver Settings (p. 21).
If the CPU meter indicates a high value

fig.meterCPU.eps

If the CPU meter is staying in the green area, there is probably no problem. If you dont hear noise or dropouts (interruptions in the playback) even though the meter reaches the yellow area, this means that your computers capabilities are being used nearly to their limit. The CPU meter is located on the Status bar, which is at the bottom of the screen.

CPU Meter

If you hear noise, or if the playback halts
Dropouts may occur during playback or recording if you connect/disconnect another USB device (such as a memory key), or switch a devices power on/off at the same time that SONAR is being used. Data transfer using USB could get congested if you use the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware and a USB-connected hard disk at the same time. As a result, the data transfer speed for the hard disk could be significantly reduced. As a storage location for the audio data that you record and play back, you should avoid using a hard disk that is connected via USB. Dropouts during playback/recording sometimes occur immediately after the system has started up, or after it has woken from sleep. Wait for a while, then try the playback/recording again. Either the project is a very large one that your computer has insufficient power to play back, or there is a problem with the settings of the audio driver. Check the settings as described in Audio Driver Settings (p. 21) and try playing it back again. If this does not solve the problem, refer to Eliminating Clicks and Dropouts (p. 49).

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If the DISK meter indicates a high value

fig.meterDISK.eps

The DISK meter is located on the Status bar, which is at the bottom of the screen. If the DISK meter is staying in the green area, there is probably no problem. If the meter is reaching the yellow area but you dont hear noise or dropouts (interruptions in the playback), this means that your computers capabilities are being used nearly to their limit. The DISK meter may also indicate a relatively high value if youre using a notebook PC.

DISK Meter

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Recording audio

1. Connect your instrument or microphone
In order to record audio, youll connect your instrument or microphone to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. Some typical types of connections are shown below.

Connecting a microphone

The SONAR V-STUDIO 100s balanced (XLR) type connectors that are wired as shown in the illustration. Be sure to check the wiring of your equipment before making connections. If youre using a condenser microphone that has a balanced (XLR) plug and requires phantom power to be supplied, set the PHANTOM switch to +48V. Phantom power will be supplied to both MIC jacks, INPUT 1L and 2R. This means that a mic requiring phantom power cannot be used simultaneously with a microphone that does not require phantom power. You must turn phantom power off unless youre using a condenser mic that requires a phantom power supply. Malfunctions will occur if phantom power is supplied to a dynamic microphone or audio playback device. For details on the specifications of your microphone, refer to its owners manual.

Rear Panel

Microphone with a phone plug
Microphones with a phone plug cannot be used.
Microphone with a balanced (XLR) plug * The SONAR V-STUDIO 100 provides a compressor and equalizer on each of its audio inputs (INPUT 16). You can create a fatter sound by applying a compressor to the input signal from a microphone or guitar. For details, refer to the section Compressor and equalizer in the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware manual.

Connecting a synthesizer

DJ Mixer, Audio Player, etc.

Synthesizer, etc.

If you want to connect a device such as a synthesizer or mixer, use an audio cable to connect its outputs to the INPUT jacks (3-6). Equipment with phone plugs can be connected to INPUT 3L/4R, and equipment with RCA phono plugs can be connected to INPUT 5L/6R.

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Connecting a guitar or bass
Connect your electric guitar or electric bass to the INPUT 1L LINE jack, and turn on the Hi-Z button. Guitar, Bass
If youve connected a guitar/bass, set [Hi-Z] button to ON.
Connecting a digital device
If you want to make a digital audio connection from a digital mixer or similar device, connect its output (e.g. the DIGITAL OUT connector) to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100s COAXIAL IN (7/8) jack. Digital Mixer, etc.
Set to match SONARs sampling rate.

fig.VX64.eps

3. Play back.
The recorded track will play back with the effect applied. In addition to the VocalStrip plug-in for vocals, SONAR provides a broad range of effects such as Guitar Rig for guitar as well as mastering effects. Please try them out.
For details about using VocalStrip, refer to the online Help for VocalStrip. The online Help for VocalStrip appears if you press the F1 key of your computer while the VocalStrip property page is displayed.
Youve successfully installed SONAR.

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Troubleshooting
1. This chapter lists problems that might occur when setting up this product, and explains how to
solve these problems. If you experience a problem during installation, read this chapter first.
2. If the system still does not operate as you expect even though youve checked the points listed in
this chapter, refer to the following documents as well.
SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Hardware Manual
The SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Hardware Manual contains cautions and detailed information about using the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.
SONAR VS Getting Started (online document; PDF Format)
This explains how to operate SONAR; read this guide when youre not sure how to use SONARs basic functionality. This is located in the \SONAR VS\Documentation directory of the SONAR VS Installation DVD-ROM.
VS Production Pack Plug-ins (online document; PDF Format)
This explains how to operate plug-ins included in the VS Production Pack. This is located in the root directory of the SONAR VS Installation DVD-ROM.

Online Help

SONARs online Help is an organized collection of information that covers everything from operation to full details of all functions and commands. To view this, launch SONAR, and from the Help menu choose Help Topics. You can open the Search tab and type a keyword to search for related topics.
README.RTF (online document; Rich Text Format)
This contains supplementary information about SONAR, information about changes from older versions of Cakewalk products, and cautions regarding use in specific types of systems. To view this, access SONARs Help menu and select View README.RTF.

Cakewalk Website

All VS products: SONAR V-STUDIO 100 specific: http://www.cakewalk.com/support/vstudio/ http://www.cakewalk.com/support/vstudio/vs1.aspx
Here you can obtain the latest information about Cakewalk products.

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Problems When Installing Driver or Changing Settings
Problem Points to check Is the CD-ROM correctly inserted in the CD-ROM drive? Installer wont start up Could the CD-ROM or the CD-ROM drives lens be dirty? Are you attempting to install the driver from a network computer? Could you have connected the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to your computer before installing the driver? A warning or error is displayed during installation Action Make sure that the CD-ROM is correctly inserted in the drive. The installer might not start correctly if the CD-ROM or the CD-ROM drives lens is dirty. Use a commercially available CD cleaner or lens cleaner to clean the disc or lens. Install the driver from a local drive. If you connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to your computer before installing the driver, an error message may appear when you begin the installation. Uninstall the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver as described in Uninstalling VS-100 Driver (p. 53), and then reinstall it as described in Installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver (p. 7). If driver installation was not completed successfully, the installed driver will remain in an incomplete state, causing an error message to appear when you begin the installation. Uninstall the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver as described in Uninstalling VS-100 Driver (p. 53), and then reinstall it as described in Installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver (p. 7). You must log on to Windows as one of the following users. - A user belonging to the Administrators group, such as Administrator - A user whose account type is computer administrator * For details, refer to the system administrator of your computer. You may be unable to install the driver because of the Driver Signing Option setting. Check the following points, and make the appropriate setting. 1. Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. From the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel. 2. In Pick a category, click Performance and maintenance. 3. Under Pick a Control Panel icon, click the System icon. * Depending on your setup, the System icon may be shown directly in the Control Panel (the Classic view). If so, double-click the System icon. 2. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. 3. The Driver Signing Options dialog box appears. In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, choose Warn or Ignore, and then click [OK]. 4. Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. 5. Install the driver as described in the Installation procedure. * After youve completed the installation, you can return the driver signing options setting to its original state. The installation may not be successful if other software is running. Be sure to close all other software before you begin the installation.

Is a guitar connected?

Could a microphone or guitar be connected? Could the level meter peak indicator be lit?
Noise or distortion occurs
Check connections with your other equipment.
Is your equipment grounded?
Cant Record via a Digital Connection
Does the sample rate setting of SONAR match the sample rate of the digital device thats connected to the digital input connector?
Set them to the same sample rate.

Other Problems

Problem Cant select the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 MIDI device Points to check Are you using the Media Player included with Windows Vista? If the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is connected to your computer, sound will no longer be heard from your computers speakers. Does the software youre using support 24-bit audio data? Have you made the correct settings in your software? Action In Windows Vista, you cant use the SONAR V-STUDIO 100s MIDI interface functionality from Media Player.
No sound from your computers speakers
This is not a malfunction. Connect your headphones or audio playback system (external monitors) to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100.
Check whether your software is able to play back and record 24-bit audio data. Make sure that your software is set to allow playback and recording of 24-bit audio data.
Cant record/play 24-bit audio data

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Eliminating Clicks and Dropouts
If data cannot be recorded while recording audio, or if data cannot be fully processed during playback, SONAR will automatically halt. This is called a dropout. Clicks or pops may also occur if problems occur in communication between SONAR and the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware. There are a variety of possible reasons why clicks, pops, and dropouts might occur. To eliminate the cause of the problem, follow the checkpoints listed below.
If problems occurs even with small projects
Increase the Mixing Latency
Extremely short Mixing Latency settings will place an excessive processing load on your computer. About Mixing Latency (p. 57)
Try changing the Driver Mode

The Driver Settings Panel is displayed.
This changes the Buffer Size for Audio Input/Output of the driver. If sound dropouts or noise occur during playback or recording even after youve adjusted the Audio Buffer Size in your software, you can increase this Audio Buffer Size setting. * For some software, it may not be possible to adjust the buffer size.

Recording Margin

If the recorded audio data contains sound dropouts or noise even after youve adjusted the audio buffer size in your software and also adjusted the above Audio Buffer Size, try increasing this Recording Margin setting. * For some software, it may not be possible to adjust the buffer size.

Recording Timing

If the timing of the recorded audio data is not correct, adjust this value.
If you click the [Apply] while your audio software is running, the setting changes wont be immediately reflected. Only after all audio software have been quit, and the software is then started once again will the settings become effective.

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Uninstalling VS-100 Driver
1. Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB

mouse, if used).

2. Close all applications before performing the uninstallation. 3. Open Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
* If youre using the Classic View, double-click the Programs and Features icon.
4. In the list, choose VS-100 Driver, and click Uninstall/Change. 5. If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Continue].
* If you are asked to enter the password for an administrative account, log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator, and then perform the uninstallation.
6. The display will indicate The installed VS-100 Driver will be uninstalled. Click the [OK]. 7. When the message Uninstallation was completed. is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.
2. Close all applications before performing the uninstallation. 3. Open Control Panel and click Add or Remove Programs. 4. In the list, choose VS-100 Driver, and click Change/Remove. 5. The display will indicate The installed VS-100 Driver will be uninstalled. Click the [OK].
6. When the message Uninstallation was completed. is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.

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1. Start computer with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)
2. Double-click VS100_Uninstaller. 3. The display will indicate This uninstalls VS-100 driver from this Macintosh.; click [Uninstall].

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About Mixing Latency
If the driver mode is set to ASIO, you wont be able to adjust the Mixing Latency from SONAR. Adjust the Audio Buffer Size from the [ASIO Panel]. The Mixing Latency setting is closely related to how SONAR can take full advantage of your computers performance. Increasing the mixing latency will allow more audio processing to be performed within SONAR. However, increasing the mixing latency will lengthen the time (latency) from when SONAR begins processing the audio until you actually hear the sound. Increasing the latency will adversely affect your MIDI keyboard playing. The most suitable Mixing Latency setting will depend on the performance of your computer and on various settings, such as the sampling rate youre using. If you experience the following problems with the default settings, try adjusting the mixing latency.
Notes are delayed when you play a software synthesizer from a MIDI keyboard
Lower settings for Mixing Latency will shorten the delay (latency) from when you play a key until you hear the sound from the software synthesizer. However, shortening the latency may cause interruptions or dropouts in the sound; if this occurs, you wont be able to shorten the latency any further.
Interruptions or dropouts occur during playback in SONAR
You may be able to reduce interruptions or dropouts by increasing the Mixing Latency.
Procedure for setting the Mixing Latency 1. Execute the Options | Audio command to open the Audio Options dialog box. Click the

General tab.

2. Click the [Wave Profiler.] button. If you see an indication that the operation ended successfully,
the setting is OK. If the screen indicates Audio Driver Error, there may be a problem with the setting; check once again from step 1. on p. 21.
3. In the Mixing Latency area, use the Buffer Size slider to change the latency.
The size of the specified Mixing Latency is shown in the latency field located below the slider. The size of the Mixing Latency is determined by two factors: Buffers in Playback Queue and Buffer Size. Normally, youll adjust the Buffer Size. If youre trying to eliminate interruptions in the sound, you may be successful by increasing Buffers in Playback Queue to a value of 3-5.
4. Click [OK] to close the dialog box.
If the screen indicates Audio Driver Error, there may be a problem with the setting; check once again from step 1. on p. 21.
5. Play back the project in SONAR, and listen to the playback. If necessary, return to step 1. and
adjust the latency again.
* If the driver mode is ASIO, adjust the Audio Buffer Size in the [ASIO Panel].

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Multi-user Use
In order to install SONAR, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges. Once installed, SONAR can be used by any user (in Windows Vista) or a limited user (in Windows XP), as well as by a user who has administrative privileges.
Uninstalling SONAR and Other Components
If you want to uninstall a component of SONAR or VS Production Pack, use the following procedure to uninstall that component.
1. Log on as a user who has administrative privileges. 2. Click the Windows Start button, and then click Control Panel. 3. Click Programs and Features (in Windows XP, Add or Remove Programs). 4. In the list of programs, click the component that you want to uninstall.
* Choose from SONAR VS, VS Production Pack, etc.
5. Click Uninstall (in Windows XP, Remove) to uninstall SONAR.
* If a user account control dialog box appears, click Continue.
6. After uninstalling SONAR, restart Windows.

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