Details on Sonar X1D and vstudio 700 integration

John T


That would pretty much deal with my only objection (though I still think the defaults are, um, interesting:) ). But I can't work out how to change it.

Ah, you will love this! And I agree the defaults are a bit wacky, but remapping is a big part of ACT and is key to streamlining workflow, IMHO.


First, make sure the VS-700c's Channel Strip Control is in EQ mode and that you have the desired PC module that you want to remap selected and controlled by the VS-700c.

Then, select the VS-700c from the list of available control surfaces in SONAR's Control Bar ACT Module (will show by default if only one control surface connected to SONAR). 

Next, using your mouse in SONAR, click the ACT Learn button in that ACT Module once so that it is blue (this is the button labelled ACT).

Then, also using your mouse in SONAR, move the controls in the PC module in series that you want to map to the VS-700c. You can do one, two, or any number you wish.

Next, move the knobs on the VS-700c in series that you want to control the parameters that you moved in the PC module. 

For example, if you want to map the PC4K Expander/ Gate's knobs from left to right across the top four VS-700c knobs, move those four PC4K knobs first with your mouse and then move the four VS-700c rotaries in series from left to right.

Finally, click the ACT Learn button again in SONAR's Control Bar to take it out of lean mode. You will see a popup window telling you that you remapped x parameters with y controls. Click Yes to confirm the remapping or click No to cancel it and try again.

Now your PC module is remapped, and you can continue to remap controls in that PC module one at a time, or in groups. And the mapping is permanent so that whenever you open that particular module it will always be mapped like that, even after you restart SONAR, your computer, etc.

BTW, this is the same method for remapping plugins and synths, and it works with any ACT controller.

HTH.

SP