Original: nightriderXL
I can't get Sonar Home Studio 7 XL to export any of my mixes to a folder on my desktop in a WAV FILE .
How do you export the whole recording mix , all I see in the book that came with my software is where you have to buy from CakeWalk a MP3 decoder in order to export anything that can be played anywhere else over the internet .
In the book my book theres no one thing that tells me step by step how to export my entire song I created using SHS7XL down to a WAV file and export that file into a folder on my desktop .
I tried freezing my tracks and it does convert to audio but thats as far as I have gotten with it Project five is so much easier when you want to export any track or songs down to a WAV File .
Is it easier working with Sonar 8.5 or is it about the same as working with SHS7XL ?
nightriderXL, 1) Exporting to WAV is fairly simple (but a lengthy typing session in this forum so I'll forego that and copy directly from the "Help" files). To Export Audio to Wave File Format Set all volume, pan, effects, and automation settings just as you want them. If you only want to mix down parts of tracks, select those clips now. If you don't select anything, everything's selected. If you are using effects on the tracks and want to mix the effects down at this time, select the whole length of the longest track or clip plus extra time for the reverb or effects "tail." Choose File-Export-Audio to open the Export Audio dialog box. Select a destination folder using the Look In field. Enter a file name. Choose one of the following from the Files of type dropdown list:
Riff Wave--choose this if you want to export a standard wave file. Broadcast Wave--choose this if you want to create a Broadcast Wave file (see description below).
In the Source Category field, select one of the following options:
Tracks--Choosing this option creates a separate file for each track that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Buses--Choosing this option creates a separate file for each bus that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Main Outputs--Choosing this option creates a separate file for each main output that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Entire Mix--Choosing this option creates one file for your entire mix.
In the Source Buses/Tracks field, choose the buses or tracks you want to use as a source to create your mix. If you chose Tracks in the Source Category field, only tracks will show up as choices in this field. In the Channel Format field, select one of the following options:
Stereo--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a stereo file or files. Mono--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a mono file or files. Split Mono--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to separate mono files. Multichannel--All exported tracks are mixed down to a multichannel wave file or files.
Choose the sample rate that you want your exported file to be. Select the bit depth that you want the exported file to use. If your source file is 16 and you export to 24, you get more precision for any audio effects in the mix (and a larger file). If your source file is 24 and you export to 16, you lose some sound definition, but you get some of it back if the Dithering option is on in the Audio Options dialog box (see
Dithering for more information). In the Mix Enables field, choose the elements you want to include in the mixdown. If you want to exclude muted tracks and/or include only soloed tracks, make sure Track Mute/Solo is checked. Note: If you have patched a synth into a track or bus, make sure you check Track FX to include synths that are patched into tracks, and check Bus Returns to include synths that are patched into buses. Note: If you don't check Track Automation. any initial volume and pan settings in an exported track are ignored and the track's audio data will be exported at the level that exists in the track, with pan set to center. If you don't check Clip Automation, any trim settings are ignored during export. If you don't check Master Automation, any volume and balance settings at the main outs are ignored. If you want to save the settings you created in the Export Audio dialog, type a name for them in the Preset window and then click the floppy disk icon that's next to the window. Click Export. The audio is exported to the Wave file or files.
If you chose Broadcast Wave as the export format, the following information is stored in the file(s):
Description--A brief description of the contents of the Broadcast wave. Limited to 256 characters. Originator--The author of the Broadcast wave. This information is taken from the Author field in the File Info dialog. Originator Reference--A unique reference identifier created by SONAR. Origination Date--The date the file was created. Origination Time--The time the file was created. Time Reference--The SMPTE time stamp for the beginning of broadcast wave.
To Export a Project in Windows Media Format Set all volume, pan, effects, and automation settings just as you want them. If you only want to mix down parts of tracks, select those clips now. If you are using effects on the tracks and want to mix the effects down at this time, select the whole length of the longest track or clip plus extra time for the reverb or effects "tail." Choose File-Export-Audio to open the Export Audio dialog box. Select a destination folder using the Look In field. Enter a file name. Choose Windows Media Advanced Streaming Format from the Files of type dropdown list. In the Source Category field, select one of the following options:
Tracks--choosing this option creates a separate file for each track that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Buses--choosing this option creates a separate file for each bus that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Main Outputs--choosing this option creates a separate file for each main output that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Entire Mix--choosing this option creates one file for your entire mix.
In the Source Buses/Tracks field, choose the buses or tracks you want to use as a source to create your mix. If you chose Tracks in the Source Category field, only tracks will show up as choices in this field. In the Channel Format field, select one of the following options:
Stereo--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a stereo file or files. Mono--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a mono file or files. Split Mono--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to separate mono files. Multichannel--All exported tracks are mixed down to a multichannel WMA file or files.
Choose the sample rate that you want your exported file to be. Select the bit depth that you want the exported file to use. If your source file is 16 and you export to 24, you get more precision for any audio effects in the mix (and a larger file). If your source file is 24 and you export to 16, you lose some sound definition, but you get some of it back if the Dithering option is on in the Audio Options dialog box (see
Dithering for more information). In the Mix Enables field, choose the elements you want to include in the mixdown. If you want to exclude muted tracks and/or include only soloed tracks, make sure Track Mute/Solo is checked. Note: If you have patched a synth into a track or bus, make sure you check Track FX to include synths that are patched into tracks, and check Bus Returns to include synths that are patched into buses. Note: If you don't check Track Automation. any initial volume and pan settings in an exported track are ignored and the track's audio data will be exported at the level that exists in the track, with pan set to center. If you don't check Clip Automation, any trim settings are ignored during export. If you don't check Master Automation, any volume and balance settings at the main outs are ignored. If you want to save the settings you created in the Export Audio dialog, type a name for them in the Preset window and then click the floppy disk icon that's next to the window. Click Export. The Windows Media Format Encode Options dialog appears. Select options and click OK. The audio is compacted and exported to a file or files with the extension .wma.
To Export a Project in MP3 Format Set all volume, pan, effects, and automation settings just as you want them. If you only want to mix down parts of tracks, select those clips now. If you are using effects on the tracks and want to mix the effects down at this time, select the whole length of the longest track or clip plus an extra measure for the reverb or effects "tail." Choose File-Export-Audio to open the Export Audio dialog box. Select a destination folder using the Look In field. Enter a file name. Choose MP3 from the Files of type dropdown list. In the Source Category field, select one of the following options:
Tracks--choosing this option creates a separate file for each track that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Buses--choosing this option creates a separate file for each bus that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Main Outputs--choosing this option creates a separate file for each main output that you select in the Source Buses/Tracks field. Entire Mix--choosing this option creates one file for your entire mix.
In the Source Buses/Tracks field, choose the buses or tracks you want to use as a source to create your mix. If you chose Tracks in the Source Category field, only tracks will show up as choices in this field. In the Channel Format field, select one of the following options:
Stereo--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a stereo file or files. Mono--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a mono file or files. Split Mono--All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to separate mono files.
Choose the sample rate that you want your exported file to be. In the Bit Depth field, select 16. If your source file is 24 and you export to 16, you lose some sound definition, but you get some of it back if the Dithering option is on in the Audio Options dialog box (see
Dithering for more information). In the Mix Enables field, choose the elements you want to include in the mixdown. If you want to exclude muted tracks and/or include only soloed tracks, make sure Track Mute/Solo is checked. Note: If you have patched a synth into a track or bus, make sure you check Track FX to include synths that are patched into tracks, and check Bus Returns to include synths that are patched into buses. Note: If you don't check Track Automation. any initial volume and pan settings in an exported track are ignored and the track's audio data will be exported at the level that exists in the track, with pan set to center. If you don't check Clip Automation, any trim settings are ignored during export. If you don't check Master Automation, any volume and balance settings at the main outs are ignored. If you want to save the settings you created in the Export Audio dialog, type a name for them in the Preset window and then click the floppy disk icon that's next to the window. Click Export. The Cakewalk MP3 Encoder dialog appears. Choose options and click OK. The audio is compacted and exported to a file or files with the extension .mp3.
____________________________________________________________________________ The "Help" files contain a ton of information. Additionally, if you haven't gone through the "Tutorials" you should consider that option. I've never used Project 5 so I don't know what differences there are between it and SHS7XL but there obviously are some since you're have trouble with 7XL.
As for your question about SONAR PE8.5 being easier than 7XL...The answer is "no". The "Export" functions are basically the same. PE8.5 is a much more complex app (with many more features than 7XL). Depending on your ultimate goals I would recommend learning XL7 first and then upgrade to 8.5 PE at a later date if you feel like you need the additional features offered in that release.