SONAR LE Documentation is based on the full version of SONAR. Some screenshots, folder paths, features and other references may differ from your installation.

Configuring an audio interface

Before configuring your audio interface, make sure you have installed the latest drivers (can normally be obtained from the manufacturer's Web site).

If you are using a USB Interface, ensure that it is plugged directly to the computer and not into a USB hub or external hard drive.

You can find setup guides for many popular audio devices at www.cakewalk.com/support/hardwaresetup. If your device is not listed or if you do not have access to the Internet, follow these steps to configure your hardware in SONAR:

1.	Make sure your audio interface is connected and receiving power before you start SONAR.

2.	Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio - Playback and Recording.

3.	In the Driver Mode list, select ASIO.

4.	Click Audio - Sync and Caching.

5.	In the Playback I/O Buffer Size (KB) list, select 512.

6.	In the Record I/O Buffer Size (KB) list, select 512.

7.	Click Apply.

8.	Click Audio - Devices.

9.	Select all Input and Output drivers for your audio interface, then click Apply.

10.	Click Audio - Driver Settings.

11.	Assign Playback Timing Master and Record Timing Master to the first ASIO, then click OK and restart SONAR.

12.	Play a project that contains audio.

If playback doesn't play smoothly, continue to step 12.

13.	Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio - Driver Settings.

14.	Click the ASIO Panel button.

The ASIO Panel opens, with settings specific to your audio interface.

15.	Locate a buffer or latency control and set it in the middle position.

16.	Restart SONAR and play a project that contains audio.

 

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