Hi, Randy. Thanks. Now that I know it's out there I'll look around and see if I can find the binding. I might even have it buried somewhere in my notes. In the Dock I usually keep the Console, one or two instances of the PRV (drums and sometimes MIDI bass) and an instance (or two) of TH2 so I can adjust my current guitar tone and access the tuner (although I prefer the tuner in GR5 but if I'm not using it in a project I'm not going to add it). Also if I'm using a plugin that I intend to tweak I'll toss it in there but I'm mostly using the Prochannel stuff these days and really need to start using the FX Chain Module function for non PC effects.
 
As far as the double screen thing it's mostly a deskspace/mindspace ergonomics issue for me. I barely have enough room on my desk as it is so an extra monitor would screw that up but also mess with where I have my ref monitors/speakers. I also don't like to be twisting around all the time because even small movements can screw up my back (I'm kind of a cripple) so just being stationary and looking straight ahead works well for me. What WOULD be cool is if I had a nice big monitor mounted on the wall behind/above the one on my desk. I would probably put my Console View on it and keep the one on the desk for the Track View for editing or set up screensets to switch back and forth depending on whether I'm mixing or editing (editing = TV/PRV on the desk monitor, mixing = CV on the desk monitor).
 
But really the fact I can just slap the D key and keep my gaze in one spot is brilliant. I also think if I had a dual setup I might get momentarily confuzzled as to where to look which would waste time and throw me off course but I'm sure I'd get used to it.
 
However if I were to go out live with a laptop or with a minimal set up and had been spoiled by a dual monitor rig I probably wouldn't be as efficient because my workflow/muscle memory/gaze would be different. Silly thing to worry about but live or offsite settings are stressful enough as it is so I could see it messing me up or making me look like a spazz. lol
 
 

b rock
If you output the Draw Tool automation to another MIDI track (through a virtual MIDI cable), it will be converted to a MIDI CC message.  From there, it's a snap to create a library of modulation effects (virtual LFOs).  Extensible 'Groove Clips' of vibratos, tremolo, pans, sweeps, S&H ... varying rates, depths, fade-ins/outs, combinations of waveforms.  A drag 'n' drop collection of control clips that works across any synth, effect, or most track control.

B Rock,
 
I'm dying to do this, but I need some hand holding to figure it out. Can you give more explicit instructions? I don't know how to route the midi from the first track out to the second.

Thanks!

I could just use a real midi cable and come out of the first track and back into the second then without having to buy anything. Right?

konradh
About the Sonitus multiband:  Using other tools, I have never been about to find the right frequency to cut pops or to reduce sibilance.  I know in theory, but can't ever seem to get good results.  Suggestions?

I've had to set de-essers from as low as 2.5kHz to as high as 12kHz. The "right" frequency varies all over the place.

konradh
About the Sonitus multiband:  Using other tools, I have never been about to find the right frequency to cut pops or to reduce sibilance.  I know in theory, but can't ever seem to get good results.  Suggestions?
 

Apply a large boost to a narrow band of frequencies and sweep with that when hunting them down. Our ears find it easier to hear boosted material rather than a cut. Once you've got the frequency then you can apply the cut. HTH
 
@Beepster & Rbowser the shortcut for cycling multidock tabs is ctrl+shift+arrow left/right keys.

Anderton
An underrated keyboard shortcut is select clip > Shift+Space Bar to play only that clip. For quick auditions you don't have to mess around solo or mute.

You just blew my mind. I didn't know you could do that! I need to get the X3 Power book or something. I'm sure there are TONS of things I'm missing out on.

Jlien X
Scrub Tool would be a great feature if it worked per take lane.

Would be an even greater one if it worked on MIDI as well. It doesn't and there is no logical reason for that.
 
 
An underrated feature is the ability to control Sonar with the keys on your MIDI keyboard. You have to hold down a button (that sends out a MIDI CC telling Sonar to interpret the incoming MIDI notes as Shortcuts instead), then every key of your MIDI Keyboard can become a shortcut. Everything you can bind to your QWERTY keyboard from the "Customization > Keyboard Shortcuts" menu, can be bind to your MIDI Keyboard as well. This way you can manipulate Sonar from your MIDI Keyboard, paying no more attention to the monitor/QWERTY keyboard and focusing on playing music.
 
A few bindings that I made: Record, Playback, Go Previous/Next Measure, Start/Stop Audio Engine (for quick access when a synth is crashing the driver and blows my speakers), Reset All Meters. These are just a few, but he possibilities are many more.

When I get tired of hearing my playing that "Stop" button saves the day !!

I reviled Input Quantize when it was added.  OK.  I still do.
 
But it can be using as an ersatz data thinning process for modulation control, stepped pitch bends,etc.  Under Quantize Settings -> Change, uncheck the Only Quantize Notes box.  Type in a number of MIDI ticks in the Resolution, or some shorter fractional measure as a duration.
 
Note that any values within the span of that duration window are stacked up vertically, and the highest value in that timeframe takes precedence.

All the links on http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/Knowledge-Base/20090612/Project5-Free-Stuff are broken. Most likely the result of recent site maintenance. In the past I have sent PMs to Ryan about other broken links I have found and he gets them fixed.

scook
All the links on http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/Knowledge-Base/20090612/Project5-Free-Stuff are broken. Most likely the result of recent site maintenance. In the past I have sent PMs to Ryan about other broken links I have found and he gets them fixed.

Is this it?
http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/Knowledge-Base/20090612/Project5-Free-Stuff
 
Edit:
Nope the links on that page are dead too. 

Elffin
Using drum maps to control articulation switches in kontakt... works great!

More stuff I never realized. I'm so glad I started this thread, if only for selfish reasons 

An oldie but a goodie - The CAL script language is as powerful as it is underappreciated - at least for the functions that still work.  Over the years I've collected, created, and modified hundreds of CAL scripts that do all kinds of specialized functions.  Many of them save me hours and hours of work.  For example, I use HUMANIZE.CAL almost daily to help "de-quantize" MIDI sequences.
 
I just wish it had been upgraded and modernized along with Sonar to support all the current features.  Imagine the things we could do today with a powerful scripting language which would give us the ability to control (i.e. customize) all the newer Sonar features, such as automations lanes, ARA/Melodyne interaction, loop manipulations, comping functions, ACT programming, command macros, and a million other user-specific workflow enhancements. 
 
A guy can dream,
Kenn