Hey all howdy?
 
So I've been mixing a bit with Cubase and loved the VCA implementation.
I found that I can have the same functionality in Sonar, at least when it comes to the volume fader.
That's how I do it - let's say we are working on a drum take
 

• Create a new audio track and call it VCA drums
• Select all the drum tracks plus the VCA drums track. It's better if all the tracks are at 0db
• Right click on the fader cap and assign all the tracks to a group.
• Right click on the fader again and select group manager
• Make sure to select the "Relative" option. Now all the tracks move together
• When you're mixing, remember to move the faders while pressing CTRL. That way you'll temporarily override the group assignment

Let me know how you're getting on with that

Yes we have had powerful grouping functionality since the Pro audio days even before SONAR was invented.
 

Hey Jordan. This was discussed a while back with regard to Studio One et al. You are quite right - with grouping (and offset mode if automation is involved), Sonar as had "VCA-like" functionality for a very long time. You do not necessarily need to create the extra track, but nice touch:)
 
EDIT - Apologies  for the repetition Noel. I was typing while you posted:)

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
Yes we have had powerful grouping functionality since the Pro audio days even before SONAR was invented.
 

this was very impressive to me back in the Pro Audio 9.0 days. grouping was a mind blower.
I went from an analog desk to using sonar and the group functions just amazed me.
and funny till this day, I still learn something new using the grouping functions.
like this trick the op just shared.
Thanks jordan

I hope Cakewalk will expand group functionality soon.
 
For example - being able to assign tracks to multiple groups, and then select what group you want active at any given time, as Pro Tools allows.
 
I really miss this.