Arts >> Music >> Recording Music

How to Connect Sonar to Project Mix

Digital audio workstation (DAW) software has revolutionized the scope and professionalism possible in home studio situations. SONAR by Cakewalk has found favor as a package that combines musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequencing with digital audio in a format that many people find intuitive in the admittedly steep learning curve world of digital audio. Adding a work surface controller providing faders and input and output options raises the performance bar of a DAW and M-Audio's Project Mix I/O is designed to support SONAR, as well as a variety of other software including Pro Tools.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with FireWire interface
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Connect the Project Mix I/O to the computer loaded with SONAR software by using the FireWire cable appropriate for your computer. The Project Mix I/O package contains both 4- and 6-pin connectors.

    • 2

      Enable SONAR mode on the Project Mix I/O by holding down the "AUX 4" button as the unit is powered on. SONAR mode will be confirmed in the display once the unit is initialized.

    • 3

      Open SONAR on your computer after setting the Project Mix I/O in SONAR mode. Once the software has loaded, select "Options" from the toolbar, then click on "Controllers/Surfaces." Click on the Add New Controller/Surface button (a yellow star) and select "Mackie Control" from the drop-down menu. Select "ProjectMix Control Surface MIDI" for input and output settings and click on "Okay." The faders on the Project Mix I/O will move into position, indicating SONAR is now under its control.

+:
+:

Recording Music

Related Categories