Mandala 2.9 Drum into Sonar 8.3.5

H'lo all,

I have a Mandala on the way, and am concerned with how to use it in Sonar as it's only out is a USB cable.

The included software appears to be/is said to be quite competent, with many features, but is NOT a VST i.e. is standalone.

I've been all over the@#%&!! internet and still can't quite get my head around using it in Sonar.

I am a piano roll junkie, but am not sure if I can generate a MIDI Piano view, let alone audio and midi tracks.

There appear to be  workarounds with limited functionality. My e-mails to the manufacturer are not getting through.

 Also I am beginning to think that the forum search is not working right; I've searched < drum pads>, <drum controllers>, and so forth w/o any luck.

Any help from you Mandala users would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Tony S