Re:How do I export tracks so they sync up with tracks on another DAW?
2011/03/04 04:18:26
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A common format to use in doing cross product/platform is OMF file export/import. I've used this format numerous times with good results. For more information, go into Sonar Help and do a search on OMF Export or Inport for the specifics. Typically you will use OMF type 2, and if you're exporting to older Pro Tools systems - you have to split stereo tracks into dual mono. There are other considerations; such as how to process archived tracks or groove clips (if you use them), and write as RIFF Wave or AIFF depending on platform. In Sonar 8.5.3 Help there is a good section called "Importing OMF Projects" - it does a good job of explaining what is and what isn't exported and imported. From my experience, it's a reasonable format to work with; tracks and clip positions, slip edits, cross fades, sample rate and bit depth are brought over if embedded in the original OMF file.
Be mindful of tempo and tempo changes in a song, as they aren't embedded (at least not by Sonar anyway), and if I recall correctly - markers aren't embedded either. OMF's multi-track format makes it a lot more intuitive to work with multiple people and be able to keep the scratch as well as keeper tracks that each person contributes. Trying to do this with mp3 or WAV files gets messy fairly quick; being able to transfer numerous tracks in stereo or mono is the way to go as far as I'm concerned. Good luck!
Dan
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