No sound from my software instrument/synth

Symptom: I have inserted a soft synth, but when I play notes on my MIDI keyboard I don't hear anything.

Solutions:

Make sure the Instrument track, MIDI track, or audio track is not muted.

Make sure the MIDI notes are in the right range for the synth's patch.

Make sure your MIDI/Instrument Track has its input assigned to the correct MIDI port.

Make sure SONAR’s audio engine is engaged. The Audio Engine button in the Control Bar (Transport module) is lit when the audio engine is engaged.

Unless you are using a dedicated Instrument track for the soft synth, make sure the current MIDI track’s Output control is assigned to the soft synth.

Make sure the Input Echo button on the current MIDI track is set to Input Echo: Auto Thru or Input Echo: On.

If your MIDI controller contains an onboard sound module, make sure its Local Control function is set to OFF.

 

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