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hector945
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2016/02/24 11:11:05 (permalink)

ACT or Automap

I'm using Sonar Professional and I just got the Novation Impulse keyboard, which features Automap.
I'd like to use the faders and transport features of the Novation keyboard with Sonar.
Should I attempt to use Novation Automap, or stick with Sonar ACT and be done with it ???
Which one will be easier, in the long run ??
 
 
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    Re: ACT or Automap 2016/02/24 14:08:15 (permalink)
    Automap has Sonar support. If you ask me:
    Automap Pro:
    * easy to install
    * work with sonar functions out of the box
    * map plug-ins in much more intuitive way then ACT
    Automap Cons:
    * wrapping some plug-ins can be problematic
    * managing wrapped plug-ins can be problematic
    * for Sonar control you get what it allows to control, in general that cover basic needs but it is not extandable
    * can not wrap ProChannel
     
    ACT Pro:
    * Sonar native, no plug-in wrapping required
    * Can control big range of functions, configurable
    ACT Cons:
    * can be tricky to setup
    * mapping range from buggy to impossible (but there is 3d party tool which helps)
    * limited number of hardware controls or other limitations (when using with stock plug-ins)
     
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    Re: ACT or Automap 2016/02/24 14:48:55 (permalink)
    I have Impluse 49 after much pain I gave up on AutoMap use aslow stuff there is a premade file/config for the impulse on his web site that will keep you smilin for a while. Then you can change/add functionality if you study a bit.
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