2014/01/07 17:22:43
mmholtman
I'm having trouble making my song loud enough because my finished WAV file comes out very quiet and I can't raise all the instrument levels or else it clips, I know i need to raise the main mix and on the V-Studio 100 box there is a knob for main mix. Just turning it while the song is playing doesn't work and i am not very familiar with the digital controls on the driver itself. I do all of the stuff from the computer. How do I raise my main mix level on the V-Studio 100 OR on the SONAR software in general???
2014/01/11 11:03:09
codamedia
This is not a hardware problem, nor is it a driver problem.
 
If the final mix wave file is quiet, then it simply needs to go through a Mastering stage.  Proper mastering is no easy task (that's why there are mastering engineers), but you can do very basic steps (like increasing volume) with Sonar. You can either import the final mix, or simply apply some plugins to the MASTER OUT on the song itself.
 
What you want to do is apply a brickwall limiter to the final mix - but you don't want to over use it. Your Sonar (VS or Full) should come with Sonitus FX. Add the Compressor, and choose one of the mastering presets. That is just a basic starting point, but you will immediately notice an increase in volume.
 
Do a google search for Mastering, Loudness, Loudness Wars, limiting, etc...   There is a lot of info out there regarding all of this and there is no single "right" answer.
2014/03/31 11:02:13
RobRam2013
Mastering is definitely you what you need to take get ya straightened out! 
2014/04/20 07:35:38
FCCfirstclass
Try any of the fine copressers that come with Sonar/Sonar VS.  It is trial and error.  A compressor will limit the loudness while at the same time raising the floor.  I have worked with external gear since 1980 and with digital since 2000.  Record your presets to recall them at a later time.
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