Split and Mute Tools-can now edit multiple clips simultaneously.įree Edit Tool-for performing edits by clips or by time without the need of a modifier key. User Interface optimizations-smoother display when resizing windows and panes, optimized metering, more responsive zoom and scroll.Ĭlip Selection Groups-Furthering SONAR's multitrack recording and take management capability, SONAR now automatically groups clips together across tracks after each recording pass - perfect for comping any multitrack ensemble performance, especially drum takes.Īim Assist Cursor-Visual guide to assist in lining up tracks for precision editing. SONAR Performance Optimizations-with focus on functionality including improved performance at high track counts and low latencies, faster launch time, and the ability to change audio devices without restarting streamlined communication with VST plug-ins and Improved ASIO performance with output latency compensation. In addition users can split and combine instrument tracks to/from discrete audio/MIDI tracks.

In the pursuit of offering users options in how they want to work, the multi-track method of using virtual instruments employed by previous versions of SONAR is still supported. Loop Explorer 2.0-view provides browse and preview of audio and MIDI groove clips and patterns quickly drag and drop loops and patterns into the track view MIDI groove clips and patterns can be previewed with the virtual instrument of your choice.ĭedicated Instrument Track-single track optimized for mono or stereo virtual synths which simplifies the process of working with virtual instruments.

New features, optimizations, and workflow enhancements include:

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