Hello,
Although I'm not sure what type of hardware (MIDI controller) you're using with the VS-700, here's what I would suggest. This is all straight from the "getting started" user guide.
1) Be sure to always turn on every MIDI related device BEFORE you start Sonar.
2) With regards to powering up the VS-700 hardware. The user guide suggest, turning on the VS-700C BEFORE turning on the 700R interface. A prompt should come on the console saying "connecting..." that is when you turn on the 700R. Kind of a pain, I know.
3) When you do start Sonar, go to preferences, MIDI, Devices.
4) In addition to whatever midi controller you are using make sure you have all of the VS-700 ports selected in both Inputs and Outputs EXCEPT "IO (VS-700)" Not to be confused with "IO MIDI (VS-700)" That one I actually do use for connecting my master MIDI keyboard controller. If you have a different master controller, be sure it too is selected on the Inputs.
5) Regarding MIDI out ports, a good rule of thumb, if you have a lot of I/O devices is to sort related outputs in order of priority. This will help to avoid them getting re-shuffled should you for whatever reason don't use (or have turned on) a particular output device in a future session. So for example, select all the VS-700 devices and select "Move Checked Devices to Top"
6) Once that's done, hit apply and then go to MIDI, Control Surfaces, making sure that the controller surface VS-700 1 has CONSOLE (VS-700) selected for both In and Out port. If it's not listed there at all, you need to add it with the top right icon.
Restart and you should be in business. Also, be sure you have the latest drivers firmware.
http://www.cakewalk.com/s...S700_Installation.aspx I hope that helps you out! In my case, I use many external MIDI instruments (9) 8 of which are connected through a MOTU MTP and have to say Sonar has always been rock solid for me when configured correctly.
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Dan