Can't record at all in Sonar 8

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2011/04/25 17:19:41 (permalink)

Can't record at all in Sonar 8

Hello All, I have a new computer windows 7 64 bit system.  Loads of memory but can not record anything.  I'm using an Creative Audigy2 zs platinum sound card.  All my drivers are compatible with windows 7 (I ran a test)  I can't get it to record.  Not in mic, or what U hear, or line in etc.
 
I'm at a loss here.  Don't know if it's Sonar, windows or the sound card.   Any help would be appreciated.
 
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    daveny5
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    Re:Can't record at all in Sonar 8 2011/04/25 17:31:09 (permalink)
    Go to Options-Audio-Drivers. Is the Audigy selected for input and output? Go to Options-Audio-Driver mode and set it to WDM (or ASIO). 

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    Re:Can't record at all in Sonar 8 2011/04/25 17:33:16 (permalink)
    Don't know if it's Sonar, windows or the sound card


    I'll be the first to leap in - do yourself a favour and ditch the soundcard.

    Grab yourself a decent one that's dedicated to recording and not to gaming.

    There is VERY little wrong with Win 7

    There is VERY little wrong with Sonar 8.5.3 (you've upgraded to 8.5.3 yes?)

    That only leaves one thing.

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    Re:Can't record at all in Sonar 8 2011/04/25 17:43:56 (permalink)
    Can you recomend a decent sound card?  I'm just an amature so it does not have to be the best but very good would be good.
     
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    Re:Can't record at all in Sonar 8 2011/04/25 17:48:05 (permalink)
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    Go to Options-Audio-Drivers. Is the Audigy selected for input and output? Go to Options-Audio-Driver mode and set it to WDM (or ASIO). 

    Hi Dave,   the driver selected is "Creative"   the one  I usually use SB audigy 2 sz etc.   is grayed out.  Any idea how I can "ungray it?"
     
     
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    Re:Can't record at all in Sonar 8 2011/04/25 21:25:54 (permalink)
    soundcard recommendations are on my website.

    you shouldn't make more than one thread about the same question.  keep the same question in the same thread.  I asked you questions in the other thread because I didn't konw about this one.  that keeps us from being able to help if we have to look at 2 or more threads to find the same information.

    which driver mode do you have it set to currently?  WDM or ASIO?

    OPTIONS>AUDIO

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    Re:Can't record at all in Sonar 8 2011/04/25 22:47:05 (permalink)
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    soundcard recommendations are on my website.

    you shouldn't make more than one thread about the same question.  keep the same question in the same thread.  I asked you questions in the other thread because I didn't konw about this one.  that keeps us from being able to help if we have to look at 2 or more threads to find the same information.

    which driver mode do you have it set to currently?  WDM or ASIO?

    OPTIONS>AUDIO

    I have tried setting it to both asio and WDM.   I have read on the web about others having difficulty with this sound card and 64 bit systems.  I may just need to upgrade.  It was also suggested to me that I switch to a DA Controller (interface) for recording.   My computer also has realtech sound card.  I suppose there could be conflict or confusion with the 2 systems.
     
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