Can't run Sonar & S. Explained at same time SOLVED

As I go through this tutorial, I would like to have Sonar and Sonar Explained side by side so I can go back and forth, trying the various components as they are demonstrated. When both are running at the same time, I get a very loud static noise. I also have the same problem if I try to have Sibelius and Sonar open at the same time. (I start my Sonar midi tracs in Sib. because I like to work first with notes, and that's where my charts will ultimately be printed). Is this kind of thing most have problems with, and is "normal", or is there something I can change to solve this problem? Thanks.

Ideally you'll have a dedicated audio interface for SONAR, and let multimedia stuff like SONAR Explained use your onboard sound. A lot of folks seem to think you need to disable onboard sound, but I like to leave it active for precisely this scenario, and make it the Default Device for Windows audio so it keeps its mitts off my audio interface.

If you really want two audio apps to use your dedicated audio interface at the same time, at the very least you'll need to make sure they're set to the same sample rate, and check the box in SONAR's audio preferences to "Share drivers with other programs".

Thanks, Brundlefly. That helped...a little. When I check Share Drivers... I get rid of the static when Explained is open, but still get static when I activate the Sonar half of the Window. I don't know how to "have a dedicated audio interface". Does that mean I'd have another "audio interface" - beyond what I have now - another amp or whatever?

Go to the top of the thread and look at the tabs there.  Hover your mouse on User Control Panel. then click on Edit Profile.  Once there, click on the Signature and Comment tab and add your specs in  the box there.  Under the box where you entered your system specs is a check box to always attach your signature to your posts.  Make sure that box is checked, and then any post you put forth from this point forward will contain your system specs.

Bob Bone

By the way, Kalle, , as I did mention in this thread above, I was able to get to that info in the Author box - and in fact included it again there in my reply - thought I was good. See if you can hear any difference in "tone" in Robert's reply.

I understand...no problem.

It's good to know other people think that's a good idea...that's what I've been doing, but I thought it'd be nice not to have to mess with that, and have it right there together.

Glad you got it sussed.
 
I use the internal card for computer sounds, youtube etc., and my external card for audio.  Everything works fine.
 
I have two 23" monitors, so don't have problem juggling windows.
 
Someone just told me on another thread I should disable my internal garbage sound card, even though he doesn't even know what it is..I don't see the sense.  I find it handy to be able to seperate e.g. OS sounds, youtube videos, media playrer, etc., from Sonar etc.
 
He claimed that it would cause "strange dropouts and glitches due to deferred procedure calls."
 
Never happened here, so I don't think I'll bother.