Hello -
 
This topic probably already covered...
 
I've been recording tracks will N-Track studio and have now downloaded Cakewalk. 
 
I am attempting to open the N-Track sng/wav files with Cakewalk. 
 
The software doesn't seem to be able to do this. 
 
What route/routes can I take to open the N-Track Wav.sng file with cakewalk? 
 
I just switched to a Satellite C850 and am running Windows 8. 
 
Thank You

What version of Cakewalk product do you have? 

Cakewalk products cannot open SNG files. They can open WAV files though. You would have to export your MIDI tracks as MID files and your audio tracks as WAVs.

http://www.gnmidi.com/gnfreeen.htm


sng extension,!,, man haven't seen that since my Atari died.  

If N track does not have a mid. file export option then do this. 

The link above has a conversion app you'll need to use to convert the sng. to a mid. file extension so Sonar can open it. It is best to "OPEN" a midi file to retain all data. If you import it you'll loose the tempo map and other sys, exclusive data. 

wav. files can be imported or even just drag and drop them from a folder to a blank audio track. . 

Some DAW software supports OMF import /export which lines your audio up ( in theory ) 

But generally each brand of DAW uses it's own format for files that contain both audio and MIDI so you have to manually import them in and re line the tracks.  

I have copy pasted between Sonar and Cubase a few times. 
You can OPEN the mid. file first, it will create a very plain project with all the goodies missing..( this to me is a design flaw) there will be a lot of blank midi tracks you can delete. 

If you really want to use a template then the only choice is to drag and drop between the 2 programs or import and loose some data. Sometimes this is fine if all that's missing is tempo.  Open a template that has enough blank midi tracks and copy paste from the other software.   

Same for the audio, you can import it browsing the the folder that contained the wav. files. Or insert as many blank audio tracks you need , open the other software, highlight all the audio and copy paste to Sonar. If you do them in one big batch then the audio will all be lined up, even parts further down the time line. At least this works with Cubase and Sonar. 

Then it's a matter of lining up the midi.  

RE
 
Yes WAV files.  So open Cakewalk and select import audio.  Then open the file.  Nothing....  It is a file that imports with no audio.  The file name is present however no actual wave animation and no sound. 
 
Thank You

If you import with " Import Broadcast Waves with Timestamp" the wave might be there, but a mile down the timeline... are there little dots in the track? Open the waves in WinAmp VLC or Media player and see if they play. 

Another issue could be they were recorded at 44.1 and your project / interface are set for 48. But that shouldn't matter other than playback will be out of key. 

Cactus
 
I've got the Sonar X2 Producer Trial demo.  I'm not sure the import broadcast wav with Timestamp is available.  I'm only able to import audio.  Exactly what steps would lead to the import broadcast wav with timestamp feature?
 
I've opened a file that I mixed down and there is no wave animation.  When I try to play it there's no sound. 
 
Also after opening the software application I get an Audio Driver Error message.  It is giving an option to disable the (RealtekHD audio outpu/input drivers  [WaveRT])
 
 
 
Thank You

You should be posting in the X series forum above.

To adjust the import behavior look for the "Always Import Broadcast Waves At Their Timesamp" checkbox in Edit > Preferences > File > Audio Data

Ya wrong forum but most stuff is the same. 

Did you look down the time line as I said,, you might have a 3 hour long song. It happens when importing. 

It is recommended to disable your on board sound card if you have a proper audio interface, rarely it might co exist with your drivers but often will take over things when not wanted. Most people disable the device. 

Did you try playing the WAV file in Windows Media Player? Maybe the WAV file doesn't have anything in it. What is the file size?