Hello Everyone, I am very new to this, and I've been clicking around on my new program for about 5 hours now... and I have figured out close to nothing..  LOL.
 
Is there any place I can get basic how to videos?
thanks for all the help
something I noticed too, when I playback a recording that I have recorded, the "bar" that moves across the track isnt matching up to whats being played out? I recorded a 12 second test vocal track, but it only shows up as a 6 second track. any reason for that? it will play the whole track, but on blank space inside the track scroller.

It's like that when I record too. the white line that goes across the track if going faster than what audio I am recording.

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Hi. ^^This.  I would also check the videos in that is available when installing through CCC. 
Whenever you have a question, just ask here in this forum. There is always people willing to help, if asked nicelyAnd always include as much info as possible. This includes Audio Interface, pc specs and OS (X86 or X64)
See my signature. This can be done in your user control panel on the top right of the screen.
All the best.
And I forgot to say welcome

Zargg71
 
Whenever you have a question, just ask here in this forum. There is always people willing to help, if asked nicely

And if your question somehow indicates you've done some homework, you'll get even more help.
The ones that expect themselves to be spoonfed from point zero up never get the best place in the queue.

I'll second the other poster regarding the many free videos available online.  Here's a link to a recent post for an entire course on YouTube (It's for the older Sonar X2, but the differences are fairly minimal):
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3354336
 
For a Sonar course that's more up to date, check out Groove3.com.  The guy who teaches the Sonar vids, Eli Krantzberg, knows his stuff and is especially popular.  They are having a NAMM special right now -- 33% off video downloads or streaming subs (monthly or yearly):
 
https://www.groove3.com/cakewalk-training-video-tutorials/SONAR-Explained

You can also search on Google.  Everything in the manual can be found there.  You could print it out, but that thing is like 2,000 pages!!
 
When I started with Cakewalk I just picked a few basic things to learn, such as how to record audio or how to record midi.  Then when I felt comfortable with them I started adding other tasks such as how to add effects to audio or how to edit midi.  The truth is SONAR is a VERY DEEP program, but the basics are easy to learn and if you give yourself a few days you'll be able to do quite a lot.
 
Lastly, don't give up!!  Come here whenever you need help, the guys on this forum are very helpful, and every problem I've ever brought here has been resolved.
 
Best of luck to you with your music!! 

Thank you all!
 
      I really appreciate all the help, And I will really try to exhaust all googling before I come here. I'm thinking the "white play bar" that goes across the channel that's playing is tied to the Metronome somehow, whenever I change the tempo, the whole track time changes, which shortens or lengthens my audio recording.
 
I really wish I would have listened to the Amazon reviews that said "DO NOT BUY THIS IF YOU ARE NEW TO RECORDING" LOL, I am not THAT new to recording, but what I was using before (freeware like Audacity) is like playhouse compared to this.... however, I have a lot of work to do.
 
Thanks again!

Welcome to the forum Cseybert. This forum will be at your side as you learn Sonar. It may seem daunting at first but it will get better over time. It is worth the work needed to become proficient with it. This forum can help you get over the parts that you get stuck on.  
 
Sonar comes with a manual and an extensive help system.  Don't neglect them.  

I would also if you are not familiar with how a "real" studio works, or workflow, that knowing that would be helpful. At least the general methodology of how people have recorded throughout the years.
 
And if you have any questions, this forum in invaluable for getting great answers. Just remember, even if you get frustrated, to ask with respect and you will have people helping you as much as humanly possible.