A V Man


I thought the manual would have some clues on how to do this stuff, or that perhaps (being a programmer) I could use CAL or config files to make this stuff happen but I have got nowhere.  So far I am thinking that my best option would be changing to another DAW or going back to an earlier version of Sonar which would at least do at least provide some if this functionality.  Any useful suggestions would  be appreciated as I've invested a lot of money in Sonar/Cakewalk over the years.

 

• What is the command to send the cursor (now time) back to its last stationary position? For example if I accidentally moved the cursor or returned it to zero. Assuming there is no marker set for that position what is the fastest way to put it back where it was?

• Is there a command to rebuild layers and/or remove empty layers on all Tracks WITHOUT having to do this on each track individually.
• Is it possible to automatically remove the empty layers left after deleting the last clip in any layer - without having to select each relevant track do this manually?

• Is it possible to have Sonar automatically create a fresh layer when pasting clips into tracks so that pasted clips never get hidden behind other clips when in layers view?

• Is there a way to make the select tool behave like the star tool when pointing at already selected items?

• How can Audiosnap transients be applied to a single clip on a track without affecting the other clips on a track?

• How do you apply a gain envelope to a single clip on a track without the other clips on a track being assigned gain envelopes also?

• How do you apply a pan envelope to a single clip on a track without the other clips on a track being assigned pan envelopes also?

• Is it possible to quickly invoke an automated jump in playback in the track view. Specifically can the loop markers be swapped around so that playback will skip over the selection instead of looping around it?

• Is there away to add a command to a marker so that playback will jump to another point instead of playing linearly?

• Is there a way to get all the buttons on the control bar to fit on a screen that's smaller than 1920px wide?

• Is there a way to make the record button dot change to red whenever there are tracks armed for recording (as in previous versions of Sonar)?

• Is it possible to remove the Audiosnap option from a track completely to prevent accidentally selecting that mode on a complex track? Is it possible to at least have a confirmation dialog asking if you're sure you want to invoke a potentially time consuming and file-bloating transient detection routine?

• How do you remove the file-bloat created by Audiosnap transient tables when they are not required... WITHOUT deleting or bouncing down the relevant tracks?

• When selecting a clip for splitting. Is it possible to set which side of the cursor will be selected after the split command? It always defaults to left side selected. Ideally just clicking to the right or using a modifier key would do the trick but I can't find any way to do this.

• Is there a way to make better use of the space on the track strip panels?  i.e. remove all irrelevant icons and empty space without hiding or removing any controls, I/O info or fx etc.

• How can I move the performance monitor off the control bar and make it smaller to save sceen space? (without turning it off)

• Is it possible to make pow-r dithering available in Sonar Studio X1?  My old Sonar Producer had this but its has disappeared in my copy of X1 Studio which is supposed to be an upgrade. (there's only rectangular and triangular)...  Tech support have stated that pow-r3 dithering should be there but I can't find it.

Bristol_Jonesey


I'm so glad you beat me to it Karl.

A V Man


John, I'm getting the vibe from you that you are not prepared to consider the shortcomings of the software as being such.  You have reinvented my questions to fit your own narrow-minded agenda which for some reason seems to be to defend this latest version of Sonar from all forms of criticism.  In reality I am highlighting the various issues which have plagued my attempts to use X1 in a productive manner. I am looking for answers/solutions and if not available I hope to advance the quality of the software, primarily because I have invested so much in Cakewalk and Sonar both money and time. Currently I am more productive using Sonar 5 which is not perfect by a long stretch but some of its better features have gone in X1, and in exchange, for my needs little if any useful functionality has been added. If Sonar can't provide the productivity/workflow enhancements that I, and probably countless others would find useful if not indispensable then it will fall flat in the face of the competition who I'm sure will rise to the challenge if they haven't done so already.

Re. Control Bar.... I asked ...

Is there a way to get all the buttons on the control bar to fit on a screen that's smaller than 1920px wide? I also mentioned the CB regarding the performance monitor. It is big and uses up space on the CB.  I am wondering if there's a way to still see it but have it much smaller and preferably located elsewhere.

John

A V Man


John, I'm getting the vibe from you that you are not prepared to consider the shortcomings of the software as being such.  You have reinvented my questions to fit your own narrow-minded agenda which for some reason seems to be to defend this latest version of Sonar from all forms of criticism.  In reality I am highlighting the various issues which have plagued my attempts to use X1 in a productive manner. I am looking for answers/solutions and if not available I hope to advance the quality of the software, primarily because I have invested so much in Cakewalk and Sonar both money and time. Currently I am more productive using Sonar 5 which is not perfect by a long stretch but some of its better features have gone in X1, and in exchange, for my needs little if any useful functionality has been added. If Sonar can't provide the productivity/workflow enhancements that I, and probably countless others would find useful if not indispensable then it will fall flat in the face of the competition who I'm sure will rise to the challenge if they haven't done so already.

Re. Control Bar.... I asked ...

Is there a way to get all the buttons on the control bar to fit on a screen that's smaller than 1920px wide? I also mentioned the CB regarding the performance monitor. It is big and uses up space on the CB.  I am wondering if there's a way to still see it but have it much smaller and preferably located elsewhere.

I am very ready to support improvements in the software I use. To do otherwise is absurd.

However when a poster asks questions in the way you did in seeming to want help in understanding the software but in reality asking for features it is as said very off putting. Its a tactic that is very disingenuous to say the least.   

You need to write feature requests to get X1 the way you want it. Please don't ask us to go through the work in trying to answer your needless questions. You already had the answers. You wasted our time.

If you had been up front with you points I would not in anyway have any problem with them.

For example I have proposed that CW add Play Order Tracks to Sonar in the past. That is the Cubase feature you are talking about.


Edit to add. Your title is "Help, How to do these things in X1". The word help is used very prominently. Its deceptive.

jm24

John

A V Man


John, I'm getting the vibe from you that you are not prepared to consider the shortcomings of the software as being such.  You have reinvented my questions to fit your own narrow-minded agenda which for some reason seems to be to defend this latest version of Sonar from all forms of criticism.  In reality I am highlighting the various issues which have plagued my attempts to use X1 in a productive manner. I am looking for answers/solutions and if not available I hope to advance the quality of the software, primarily because I have invested so much in Cakewalk and Sonar both money and time. Currently I am more productive using Sonar 5 which is not perfect by a long stretch but some of its better features have gone in X1, and in exchange, for my needs little if any useful functionality has been added. If Sonar can't provide the productivity/workflow enhancements that I, and probably countless others would find useful if not indispensable then it will fall flat in the face of the competition who I'm sure will rise to the challenge if they haven't done so already.

Re. Control Bar.... I asked ...

Is there a way to get all the buttons on the control bar to fit on a screen that's smaller than 1920px wide? I also mentioned the CB regarding the performance monitor. It is big and uses up space on the CB.  I am wondering if there's a way to still see it but have it much smaller and preferably located elsewhere.

I am very ready to support improvements in the software I use. To do otherwise is absurd.

However when a poster asks questions in the way you did in seeming to want help in understanding the software but in reality asking for features it is as said very off putting. Its a tactic that is very disingenuous to say the least.   

You need to write feature requests to get X1 the way you want it. Please don't ask us to go through the work in trying to answer your needless questions. You already had the answers. You wasted our time.

If you had been up front with you points I would not in anyway have any problem with them.

For example I have proposed that CW add Play Order Tracks to Sonar in the past. That is the Cubase feature you are talking about.


Edit to add. Your title is "Help, How to do these things in X1". The word help is used very prominently. Its deceptive.

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John, you are truely a piece of work. 
 
You intrude yourself into conversations and demand everyone comport to your way of thinking/speaking/writing. And when they do not you reproach them with how insulted you are.
 
YOU WASTED YOUR TIME by reading and posting to the thread.  NO ONE ASKED YOU SPECIFICALLY for anything.  YOU VOLUNTEERED your time. And most of us agree YOUR TIME WAS WASTED.
 
The OP was asking how to do stuff.  BUT YOU apparently feel the VIBE of offensiveness everywhere. And your obvious lack of impluse control resulted in your inablility to not type your missive.
 
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE JOHN stop doing this to your self, and others. 
 
Aren't you tired after about a year and a half being the forum police for X1?
 
You've got to kick the habit::: DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME in this manner, ever again.  PLEASE!!!!
 
 

jm24


John what a clever way to waste your time.

How's that workin' out in real life? 

Does everyone you encounter enjoy your boorish wit?

Ummm,,  looking at your post count I figger you don't get out much.

No wonder you think it is appropriate to be a jerk-a-lot.

Is it possible to make pow-r dithering available in Sonar Studio X1?  My old Sonar Producer had this but its has disappeared in my copy of X1 Studio which is supposed to be an upgrade. (there's only rectangular and triangular)...  Tech support have stated that pow-r3 dithering should be there but I can't find it.

Anderton

musicroom

Is it possible to make pow-r dithering available in Sonar Studio X1?  My old Sonar Producer had this but its has disappeared in my copy of X1 Studio which is supposed to be an upgrade. (there's only rectangular and triangular)...  Tech support have stated that pow-r3 dithering should be there but I can't find it.

It's still there in the same place it's always been. I use pow-r 3 all the time when I'm exporting. I can send screenshots.  

 
Edit > Preferences > Playback and Recording > Dithering drop-down menu.