Lynn

Sixfinger
On a side note, sorry for the digression, but can one use a web cam without using the web?  Such as so I can see the drummer who is set up in another room with no line of sight window?
 
I'm so new at this thought I don't even know the right questions to ask :)

Yes, but only if you have a cord that's long enough.  You may possibly need a USB extension cord.  However, I don't know if it would work for you at the same time you're using Sonar.  It would probably depend whether your  converters are USB or firewire.  Maybe someone can advise here who's tried it.

I do have a second computer (laptop) but straight to a monitor or tv would be ideal.

Vastman
Gosh, I was hoping sharkbite found a way to webcam sessions into Sonar while recording for later use in youtube uploads.... now that would be cool!

I will, and without a clue as to how I did it.

mettelus
Often that situation is Windows driving the "default device" for you (which it can do haphazardly as it sees USB connections). To prevent this (in Win7), open the sound panel (with the M-Audio Fast Track connected and on), and on the "Playback" tab select something other than your M-Audio (an onboard sound card is preferred), and click "Set Default"... and do the same on the "Recording" tab (if the onboard audio does not appear here at first, right click in that area and select "Show devices" for anything not checked).

By doing this, I have found that Windows7 will not randomly shift the default device around, and your M-Audio should be free so that X3 can use it.
 
Also, I thought Logitech's web cams only function in two modes (Tape Quality (16KHz/16-bit) and FM Quality (32kHz/16-bit))... both of which would most likely conflict with your X3 settings.

Sorry to beat a dead horse. You suggest choosing something "other than" the M-Audio in "playback". I don't have anything else in there other than "speakers" and "headphones'. I currently don't have any sound when playing a project in Sonar. I can see the levels moving up and down as the song is playing but no sound. I can play windows media player and get sound. I checked all settings in preferences for M-Audio. Do you think it's a Sounds setting or a Sonar setting that is wrong?

Logitech bloatware, skype and Sonar together is something very much to be avoided IMHO.
Use Skype on your smartphone, you can even take it to the restroom (unlike Sonar).

CakeAlexS
Logitech bloatware, skype and Sonar together is something very much to be avoided IMHO.
Use Skype on your smartphone, you can even take it to the restroom (unlike Sonar).

I uninstalled the skype and webcam. Still no sound.