MPK49 with addictive drums in Sonar

First of all, welcome to the forums.
 
To address your first issue, it is important to understand how midi works.  Soft synths like AD require at least two tracks to work - a midi track and an audio track.  The midi track contains the data which is input into the soft synth.  The soft synth creates sound(s) based on that data and outputs it to an audio track.  Sonar has a special track called a Simple Instrument Track which combines the midi track and audio track into a single track.  The best way to set up AD is to add it from the browser (where you can find the all the synths and effects) and from the dialog box either select simple instrument track or midi and first synth out (two separate check boxes).
 
Regarding the pads on your MPK49, you need to assign them the notes to output from your keyboard.  Sonar only receives the midi data, it doesn't assign any notes to your keyboard.  I am not familiar with your keyboard, but your owners manual will tell you how to assign the pads to the appropriate notes to trigger the drum sounds you want in AD.
 
Good luck and post more questions if this doesn't get you where you need to be.
 

Hi Dave,
 
I did finally figure it out.  Needed to hit the output button on the panel.  I'm not sure what that button is... Anyway, I need to find some resources, CakeTV is good, but I just want to watch someone create a project from scratch - still haven't found a good place to start, but I'll keep looking.
 
Anyway, Thanks!
Dean
 

Hello Deano7,
 
Here is something that will help you out a lot. You need to create a drum map for addictive drums and Sonar and it will be used for your MPK49.  Just follow the instructions in the link below and download the file associated.  I did this for my M-Audio Trigger Finger and I love using it with Addictive Drums.
 
https://www.cakewalk.com/...ctive-Drums-2-in-SONAR
 
The second way is to manually map Addictive Drums 2 to your MPK49.
 
You  can  access  the  Map  Window  by  clicking  the  “?” symbol (located in the top right corner of the
Addictive Drums user interface). Addictive Drums comes with extensive midi remapping and drum support. You can use the Map Window to change which key/map/controller triggers a certain drum sound.
 
You can also save your own custom created map and load it whenever you want. If you want the currently loaded map to load automatically every time you start up AD2.  Click the “Set  As  Default” button.   There is a Learn button , "L" which will allow AD2 to learn which pad on your  controller will generate the drum sound on the drum drum kit.
 
Search You Tube for videos on drum mapping in AD2
 
 
I hope this helps.

You guys are the best.  Thank you SO much for the advice.  I've got some tinkering ahead of me, but I'm definitely on the track thanks to you guys.
 
Appreciate it!
Dean