In X2 you can just click on the PRV and drag a note out to size. I can't remember if this is the same in X1. If it's not, then I'm pretty sure there is a modifier key that you hold while clicking in order to add a note. Try holding CTRL or ALT when you click. 

Then to change the length of a note, just hover the smart tool over the start or end of the note. The pointer will turn into a vertical line with arrows on either side. Click and drag. 

Great, thanks!

There have been changes to how the smart tool works in X2, there is a video that describes the smart tool in X2 on this page http://www.cakewalk.com/C...ONARU.aspx/Get-Started

I am sure there are X1 specific smart tool videos on Youtube that might help you improve your workflow.

For more info see the X2 Smart Tool video on CakeTV.

Smart tool in the PRV starts at around 2:10

I use Sonar on XP and it is not stable. Never was. I do not see any improvement between S1x and S2x. The difference is- it crashes slightly different. I upgrade because I keep giving it a chance, but it stays unprofessional.

EDIT Try studio one or live and see if that is better midi wise. Otherwise, you'll have to go cubase to get anywhere near as comprehensive a midi palette as sonar imho.

Edit again. I give up. I thought it was working better but I've had all yer gittin' from me. Funny, when I use reaper or live or studio one, **** mostly works. Hoops and hoops with sonar.