Given the weirdness and across the board-ness of my situation, I can think of no other way to present it.  I have Sonar X-2 and Windows 7.  I'm able at this point to import and export audio and MIDI files, multi-track, mix MIDI and audio, edit tracks, mix, etc.  I am anything BUT a techie, but I've figured out most of what I want to do with this program, even if, to me, a "bus" is something you ride to get to work (if you lack a car, or have one but it's in the shop).
 
Problem: suddenly, for no evident reason, my Sonar X2 has stopped accepting input from my sound card (the one I downloaded to correct the latency problem--ASOL something).  I've tried multiple avenues of approach, consulted 20+ help screens, only to find that none of them are laid out in accordance with Windows 7--they refer to menus, options, buttons, etc. that simply are not present on my PC.  Sometimes, it's a matter of "Computer" vs. "My Computer;" sometimes, it's an "advanced" option that is nowhere to be seen.  After consulting 30+ help screens and having ZERO success, I am ready to uninstall X2, but I hate to be defeated by a situation this utterly, dysfunctionally, ludicrous.  Any notions as to why my Windows 7 refuses to align its layout with X2's help screens (or vice versa?).  Unless I am able to USE the help screens in question, obviously I can't figure out what's happening or fix it.  Maybe I'll wake up and discover I'm in the Twilight Zone?

A good way to get help on issues like this is to start by listing your entire system specs, including what soundcard/interface/driver

Maybe if I knew how to bring up those specs!  (-:  Sound card is ASIO4ALL, which I downloaded several months ago on Cakewalk's (Help screen) advice.  And it worked flawlessly until three days ago, just after I used Sonar X2's MIDI feature for the first time.  (Coincidence?)  It's the ASIO4ALL audio output that Sonar isn't accepting; going into "Prefences"-Audio-etc. simply tells me what I already know--no sound card output.  MY PC is elsewhere, or I'd offer more details.
 
What I most need to know is why the Sonar Help page (devoted to "no sound" issues, including s.c. conflict between two "devices") contains directions that I can't follow in Windows 7.  I'm instructed to bring up options and menus that fail to appear.  After four bouts of Help screen/Windows 7 incompatibility, I'm left wondering if I have a defective Windows 7, or if different versions exist, or...?  I checked on line to confirm that Sonar X2 is Windows 7 compatible, and allegedly it is.
 
Thanks.
 

Welcome to the forum Savio.
 
ASIO 4 All is a driver wrapper. It says nothing about what your sound card is. For example I have a Edirol M16DX digital mixer. You may be using your built in sound chip on your motherboard.
 
Although you say all was well up until a few days ago with what you have I think you would be far better off with a good solid audio interface meant for multi track audio.  

Savio, could you post a link, or links, of the webpages you are referring to? Not sure why they are not helpful or not lining up to your situation properly. After all, they may not have the exact needs of your situation, but perhaps we can assist with an interpretation to help you with your problem(s).

By specs I mean your computer specs - what CPU, how much RAM, how many & size of hard drives, SOUNDCARD/INTERFACE etc.

Bristol_Jonesey
By specs I mean your computer specs - what CPU, how much RAM, how many & size of hard drives, SOUNDCARD/INTERFACE etc.

There goes that odd fixation with System Specs again on this board.........Ram ? How many hard drives ? Really ?

Teksonik

Bristol_JoneseyBy specs I mean your computer specs - what CPU, how much RAM, how many & size of hard drives, SOUNDCARD/INTERFACE etc.

There goes that odd fixation with System Specs again on this board.........Ram ? How many hard drives ? Really ?

Looking forward to hearing how an expert like yourself would help remedy a problem such as the one in question in this thread?

Bibs

Problem: suddenly, for no evident reason, my Sonar X2 has stopped accepting input from my sound card (the one I downloaded to correct the latency problem--ASOL something).

 
It appears to be an ASIO4ALL driver issue.  "Stopped accepting" implies that your sound card did at one time accept input.  I'm running late for work right now but check the ASIO4ALL panel and see if your sound card is selected. I'll check back after work and see how things are going......
 
I haven't had a chance to check this video but it might be of help:
 
Getting ASIO4ALL working on Windows 7
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsRtduINN8I

wizard71

Teksonik

Bristol_JoneseyBy specs I mean your computer specs - what CPU, how much RAM, how many & size of hard drives, SOUNDCARD/INTERFACE etc.

There goes that odd fixation with System Specs again on this board.........Ram ? How many hard drives ? Really ?

Looking forward to hearing how an expert like yourself would help remedy a problem such as the one in question in this thread?

Bibs

Simple see above.  I'm pretty sure I can help without knowing how many hard drives he has.........it appears to be an issue with the ASIO4ALL driver from what I've read in his posts........"Stopped Working" is always a key.........