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Markheath: /* Where are those videos I keep hearing about? */

Markheath — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:32:01 GMT

Where are those videos I keep hearing about?

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	==Where are those videos I keep hearing about?==		==Where are those videos I keep hearing about?==

-	You can download them from Cakewalk's [ftp://ftp.cakewalk.com/pub/Images/SONAR/SONAR6_Videos/ FTP server]. As of October 3, they cover ACT, Audio Snap and Session Drummer.	+	You can download them from Cakewalk's [ftp://ftp.cakewalk.com/pub/Images/SONAR/SONAR6_Videos/ FTP server]. As of October 3, they cover ACT, Audio Snap and Session Drummer. Many of these videos can also be viewed on [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=SONAR+6&search=Search YouTube].
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	==ACT==		==ACT==

Sms at 03:08, 5 October 2006

Sms — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 03:08:12 GMT

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	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869001 Cakewalk, I want a hard copy Reference Manual]		* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869001 Cakewalk, I want a hard copy Reference Manual]
	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869798 Too bad no manual. More videos instead?]		* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869798 Too bad no manual. More videos instead?]
-		+	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=872307 Question to Cakewalk re Sonar 6 Manual]


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	===I'm having trouble with ACT!===		===I'm having trouble with ACT!===

-	Initial reports of SONAR 6's ACT technology show it to be extremely problematic for virtually everyone who has tried to use it. Whatever your current problem is, chances are that others are experiencing it, too. Chances are also that there is as of yet no known solution, workaround or fix. In theory, ACT should be as easy as 1-2-3:	+	Initial reports of SONAR 6's ACT technology show it to be extremely problematic for virtually everyone who has tried to use it. Whatever your current problem is, chances are that others are experiencing it, too. Chances are also that there is as of yet no known solution, workaround or fix. In theory, ACT should be as easy as 1-2-3:

	: ''"The ability to remap plug-in parameters is one of the powerful features of ACT. Simply click the ACT Learn button on the Controllers/Surfaces toolbar, wiggle the parameter(s) you wish to map in the effect/synth property page, wiggle the physical contrl(s), then click the ACT Learn button again to exit learn mode."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866303# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).		: ''"The ability to remap plug-in parameters is one of the powerful features of ACT. Simply click the ACT Learn button on the Controllers/Surfaces toolbar, wiggle the parameter(s) you wish to map in the effect/synth property page, wiggle the physical contrl(s), then click the ACT Learn button again to exit learn mode."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866303# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).
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	The following is a list of forum threads discussing the use of ACT with various control surfaces:		The following is a list of forum threads discussing the use of ACT with various control surfaces:

-	* ~~Axiom Keyboards~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~869336~~ Here]	+	* Behringer FCB1010: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=872044 Here].
-	* BCR2000: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869932 Here], [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870225 here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867726 here]	+	* Behringer BCR2000: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869932 Here], [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870225 here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867726 here].
-	* ~~Evolution 449c:~~ [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~865255~~ Here]	+	* Edirol PCR-M50[http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871127 Here].
-	* ~~KeyStation Pro 88~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~870497~~ Here]	+	* Evolution 449c: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=865255 Here].
-	* Korg KONTROL49: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283 Here]	+	* Korg KONTROL49: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283 Here].
-	* M-~~Audio USB Keyboards (O2)~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~870012&mpage=1&key=&#870699~~ Here]	+	* Korg Legacy MS-20: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871044 Here].
-	* ~~Novation Remote SL~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~862013~~ Here]	+	* M-Audio Axiom Keyboards: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869336 Here].
-	* ~~NovationRemoteSL 21~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~870559~~ Here]	+	* M-Audio KeyStation Pro 88: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870497 Here].
-	* Oxygen 8 v1: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870025 Here]	+	* M-Audio Oxygen 8 v1: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870025 Here].
-	* Oxygen 8: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230&mpage=1&key=&#870887 Here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230 here]	+	* M-Audio Oxygen 8: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230&mpage=1&key=&#870887 Here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230 here].
-	* ~~PCR~~-~~M50~~[http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~871127~~ Here]	+	* M-Audio Trigger Finger: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866315 Here].
-	* ~~Tascam US2400~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~867172~~ Here]	+	* M-Audio USB Keyboards (O2): [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870012&mpage=1&key=&#870699 Here].
-	* ~~Trigger Finger~~: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=~~866315~~ Here]	+	* Mackie Control Surface: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=872623 Here].
		+	* Novation Remote SL: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=862013 Here].
		+	* Novation RemoteSL 21: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870559 Here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=862013 here].
		+	* Tascam US2400: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867172 Here], [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871806 here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871792 here].

	===Then what controllers ''does'' ACT support out of the box?===		===Then what controllers ''does'' ACT support out of the box?===
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	'''Usage'''		'''Usage'''

-	When the app UI focus changes to a plug-in:	+	When the app UI focus changes to a plug-in:

	# "SONAR goes over all controller/surface plug-ins that support ACT (such as ACT MIDI Controller, EDIROL PCR-M30, etc.)."		# "SONAR goes over all controller/surface plug-ins that support ACT (such as ACT MIDI Controller, EDIROL PCR-M30, etc.)."
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	==How does ''Crash Recovery'' work?==		==How does ''Crash Recovery'' work?==

-	''"Many crashes in DAW software are caused by plug-ins causing 'exceptions'. That's a kind word. Normally when this happens Windows will display an error and the application is terminated, typically resulting in data loss. SONAR 6 now attempts to detect such exceptions before the application is terminated and allows you to save your work. A dialog is displayed which allows you to save a copy of your currently edited project before SONAR shuts down. In most cases you can save a valid project when such a crash occurs. This can save you many hours of lost work in the case of a ill timed crash."'' (''SOURCE:'' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=864813# Noel Borthwick, Cakewalk]).	+	''"Many crashes in DAW software are caused by plug-ins causing 'exceptions'. That's a kind word. Normally when this happens Windows will display an error and the application is terminated, typically resulting in data loss. SONAR 6 now attempts to detect such exceptions before the application is terminated and allows you to save your work. A dialog is displayed which allows you to save a copy of your currently edited project before SONAR shuts down. In most cases you can save a valid project when such a crash occurs. This can save you many hours of lost work in the case of a ill timed crash."'' (''SOURCE:'' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=864813# Noel Borthwick, Cakewalk]).

Sms at 01:36, 5 October 2006

Sms — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:36:25 GMT

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-	[[Main_Page\|Home Page]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar\|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow\|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar\|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds\|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar\|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting\|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW\|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar\|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments\|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Free_Downloads\|Free Downloads]] * [[Sonar_Resources\|External SONAR resources]]	+	[[Main_Page\|Home Page]] * [[SONAR_6_FAQs\|Sonar6 FAQ]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar\|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow\|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar\|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds\|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar\|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting\|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW\|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar\|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments\|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Free_Downloads\|Free Downloads]] * [[Sonar_Resources\|External SONAR resources]]


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	The following is a list of forum threads discussing the use of ACT with various control surfaces:		The following is a list of forum threads discussing the use of ACT with various control surfaces:

-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869336 ~~Axiom Keyboards~~]	+	* Axiom Keyboards: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869336 Here]
	* BCR2000: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869932 Here], [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870225 here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867726 here]		* BCR2000: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=869932 Here], [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870225 here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867726 here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=865255 ~~Evolution 449c~~]	+	* Evolution 449c: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=865255 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870497 ~~KeyStation Pro 88~~]	+	* KeyStation Pro 88: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870497 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283 ~~Korg KONTROL49~~]	+	* Korg KONTROL49: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870012&mpage=1&key=&#870699 ~~M-Audio USB Keyboards (O2)~~]	+	* M-Audio USB Keyboards (O2): [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870012&mpage=1&key=&#870699 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=862013 ~~Novation Remote SL~~]	+	* Novation Remote SL: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=862013 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870559 ~~NovationRemoteSL 21~~]	+	* NovationRemoteSL 21: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870559 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870025 ~~Oxygen 8 v1~~]	+	* Oxygen 8 v1: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=870025 Here]
	* Oxygen 8: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230&mpage=1&key=&#870887 Here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230 here]		* Oxygen 8: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230&mpage=1&key=&#870887 Here] and [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867230 here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871127 ~~PCR-M50~~]	+	* PCR-M50[http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871127 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867172 ~~Tascam US2400~~]	+	* Tascam US2400: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=867172 Here]
-	* [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866315 ~~Trigger Finger~~]	+	* Trigger Finger: [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866315 Here]

	===Then what controllers ''does'' ACT support out of the box?===		===Then what controllers ''does'' ACT support out of the box?===
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	==Are SONAR 6 files backwards compatible with Sonar 5?==		==Are SONAR 6 files backwards compatible with Sonar 5?==

-	''"Yes, SONAR 6 files are backwards compatible all the way back to SONAR 3. As long as you don't save projects with 64 bit audio they will open in SONAR 3. To clarify - obviously SONAR 5 won't understand any new features from SONAR 6 such as audio snap and will discard this information when the file is loaded. So if you do save in SONAR 5 make sure you save as a new file name - otherwise the new data will be lost permanently on resave."'' (''SOURCE:'' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=863411# Noel Borthwick, Cakewalk]).	+	''"Yes, SONAR 6 files are backwards compatible all the way back to SONAR 3. As long as you don't save projects with 64 bit audio they will open in SONAR 3. To clarify - obviously SONAR 5 won't understand any new features from SONAR 6 such as audio snap and will discard this information when the file is loaded. So if you do save in SONAR 5 make sure you save as a new file name - otherwise the new data will be lost permanently on resave."'' (''SOURCE:'' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=863411# Noel Borthwick, Cakewalk]).


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-	[[Main_Page\|Home Page]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar\|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow\|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar\|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds\|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar\|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting\|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW\|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar\|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments\|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Free_Downloads\|Free Downloads]] * [[Sonar_Resources\|External SONAR resources]]	+	[[Main_Page\|Home Page]] * [[SONAR_6_FAQs\|Sonar6 FAQ]] * [[Getting_Started_With_Sonar\|Getting Started]] * [[Sonar_Workflow\|Workflow]] * [[Tips_Techniques_and_Tutorials_for_Sonar\|Tips, Techniques and Tutorials]] * [[Sonar_Errors_and_Workarounds\|Errors and Workarounds]] * [[Making_Music_With_Sonar\|Making Music]] * [[Composing_Arranging_Songwriting\|Composing, Arranging & Songwriting]] * [[Optimizing_Your_DAW\|Optimizing Your DAW]] * [[Recording_Gear_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Recording Gear]] * [[Components_Included_with_Sonar\|Included Components]] * [[Effects_And_Signal_Processors_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Third-Party Effects]] * [[Virtual_Instruments\|Third-Party Virtual Instruments]] * [[Computer_Systems_For_Use_With_Sonar\|Computer Systems and Components]] * [[Free_Downloads\|Free Downloads]] * [[Sonar_Resources\|External SONAR resources]]
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Sms: /* What about changing the paramaters ACT controls in SONAR itself? */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:02:08 GMT

What about changing the paramaters ACT controls in SONAR itself?

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	Sorry, no dice.		Sorry, no dice.

-	"No, this only applies to plug-in parameters. Host parameters are always displayed in a fixed order in Channel Strip mode, although this may be configurable in the future. You can configure which host parameters are assigned to the sliders and knobs in Multi Channel mode."('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	"No, this only applies to plug-in parameters. Host parameters are always displayed in a fixed order in Channel Strip mode, although this may be configurable in the future. You can configure which host parameters are assigned to the sliders and knobs in Multi Channel mode." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	==Staff (Notation) View==		==Staff (Notation) View==

Sms: /* Do these plug-ins provide full support for the control surfaces? */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:01:12 GMT

Do these plug-ins provide full support for the control surfaces?

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	"SONAR 6 ships with three [generic] control surface plug-ins that support ACT." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).		"SONAR 6 ships with three [generic] control surface plug-ins that support ACT." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

-	===Do these ~~plug-ins~~ provide full support for the control surfaces?===	+	===Do these generic controller templates provide full support for the control surfaces?===

	No. Among other issues...		No. Among other issues...

Sms: /* ACT */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:57:32 GMT

ACT

Sms: /* ACT */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:55:35 GMT

ACT

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	* '''MIDI Learn'''		* '''MIDI Learn'''

-	: ''"Configure the ACT MIDI Controller to respond to the MIDI messages that are transmitted by your hardware MIDI controller or control surface. To enable, click directly on the appropriate “cell” to enable MIDI Learn mode for that control. When you see the “MIDI Learn…” text, wiggle the corresponding physical control on your MIDI controller. Once the ‘ACT MIDI Controller’ plug-in receives a MIDI message from you MIDI controller, it will automatically exit MIDI Learn mode. There is no “cell” for the modifier button, so instead you must click the ‘MIDI Learn…’ button in the bottom right corner. This will enable MIDI Learn mode for the Shift/Modifier button."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	: "Configure the ACT MIDI Controller to respond to the MIDI messages that are transmitted by your hardware MIDI controller or control surface. To enable, click directly on the appropriate “cell” to enable MIDI Learn mode for that control. When you see the “MIDI Learn…” text, wiggle the corresponding physical control on your MIDI controller. Once the ‘ACT MIDI Controller’ plug-in receives a MIDI message from you MIDI controller, it will automatically exit MIDI Learn mode. There is no “cell” for the modifier button, so instead you must click the ‘MIDI Learn…’ button in the bottom right corner. This will enable MIDI Learn mode for the Shift/Modifier button." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	* '''ACT Learn'''		* '''ACT Learn'''

-	: ''"Configure which effect/synth parameter is assigned to which "cell". To enable ACT Learn mode, click the ‘ACT Learn’ button in the Controllers/Surfaces toolbar. Decide which effect/synth parameters you would like to assign to which physical controls. You can map multiple parameters while in ACT Learn mode, but it’s important that you wiggle the on-screen parameters and physical controls in the exact order you wish to map them. So, wiggle one or more parameters in the effect/synth property page, then wiggle the physical controls you wish to assign them to. To exit ACT Learn mode, click the ACT Learn button on the Controllers/Surfaces toolbar once again. A dialog box will pop up confirming how many parameters and controls were touched. Click Yes to accept the assignments, or No to cancel."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	: "Configure which effect/synth parameter is assigned to which "cell". To enable ACT Learn mode, click the ‘ACT Learn’ button in the Controllers/Surfaces toolbar. Decide which effect/synth parameters you would like to assign to which physical controls. You can map multiple parameters while in ACT Learn mode, but it’s important that you wiggle the on-screen parameters and physical controls in the exact order you wish to map them. So, wiggle one or more parameters in the effect/synth property page, then wiggle the physical controls you wish to assign them to. To exit ACT Learn mode, click the ACT Learn button on the Controllers/Surfaces toolbar once again. A dialog box will pop up confirming how many parameters and controls were touched. Click Yes to accept the assignments, or No to cancel." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	===What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins?===		===What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins?===
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	('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).		('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).
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		+	===What about changing the paramaters ACT controls in SONAR itself?===
		+
		+	Sorry, no dice.
		+
		+	"No, this only applies to plug-in parameters. Host parameters are always displayed in a fixed order in Channel Strip mode, although this may be configurable in the future. You can configure which host parameters are assigned to the sliders and knobs in Multi Channel mode."('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	==Staff (Notation) View==		==Staff (Notation) View==

Sms: /* What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins? */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:52:33 GMT

What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins?

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	===What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins?===		===What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins?===

-	~~# "~~Data Binding: The mapping is designed to use as much info as we have saved in sonaract.xml and degrade gracefully. If we have information for a particular controller/surface about a particular effect/synth plug-in, it will do that exact mapping."	+	'''Data Binding'''
-	# "If there is no info about the effect/synth plug-in for this particular controller/surface, but the plug-in is listed in genericpluginparams.xml, it will map to that as a "starting point" for the user. This mapping will be "smart" based on the "preferred control type" listed in genericpluginparams.xml for the plug-in. For instance, the filter cutoff parameter will be mapped to some knob on the surface rather than a switch/button."	+
		+	#"The mapping is designed to use as much info as we have saved in sonaract.xml and degrade gracefully. If we have information for a particular controller/surface about a particular effect/synth plug-in, it will do that exact mapping."
		+	# "If there is no info about the effect/synth plug-in for this particular controller/surface, but the plug-in is listed in genericpluginparams.xml, it will map to that as a "starting point" for the user. This mapping will be 'smart' based on the ''preferred control type'' listed in genericpluginparams.xml for the plug-in. For instance, the filter cutoff parameter will be mapped to some knob on the surface rather than a switch/button."
	# "If there is no generic plug-in parameter list for this plug-in in genericpluginparams.xml, SONAR will just dumbly map the first N controls on the controller/surface to the first N parameters on the effect/synth plug-in."		# "If there is no generic plug-in parameter list for this plug-in in genericpluginparams.xml, SONAR will just dumbly map the first N controls on the controller/surface to the first N parameters on the effect/synth plug-in."
	# "In all cases, the user is free to reassign mappings and the changes will be saved in sonaract.xml."		# "In all cases, the user is free to reassign mappings and the changes will be saved in sonaract.xml."
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		+	'''Usage'''
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		+	When the app UI focus changes to a plug-in:
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		+	# "SONAR goes over all controller/surface plug-ins that support ACT (such as ACT MIDI Controller, EDIROL PCR-M30, etc.)."
		+	# "SONAR loads up the list of effect/synth plug-ins (by surface CLSID) that that controller/surface knows about."
		+	# "If this plug-in exists, SONAR builds the dynamic map exactly as is stored in sonaract.xml. If not, SONAR goes to the 'generic' plug-in parameter list in ''genericpluginparams.xml'', and using the 'preferred' controller type, makes a map of that controller/surface to that effect/synth plug-in."
		+	# "If there is no 'generic' plug-in data for this plug-in, SONAR will just map the first N surface parameters to the first N plug-in parameters."
		+	# "Each effect/synth plug-in will ultimately be associated with each controller/surface."

	('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).		('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

Sms: /* What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins? */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:49:40 GMT

What is the logic ACT uses when it works with plug-ins?

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	# "Data Binding: The mapping is designed to use as much info as we have saved in sonaract.xml and degrade gracefully. If we have information for a particular controller/surface about a particular effect/synth plug-in, it will do that exact mapping."		# "Data Binding: The mapping is designed to use as much info as we have saved in sonaract.xml and degrade gracefully. If we have information for a particular controller/surface about a particular effect/synth plug-in, it will do that exact mapping."
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	# "If there is no info about the effect/synth plug-in for this particular controller/surface, but the plug-in is listed in genericpluginparams.xml, it will map to that as a "starting point" for the user. This mapping will be "smart" based on the "preferred control type" listed in genericpluginparams.xml for the plug-in. For instance, the filter cutoff parameter will be mapped to some knob on the surface rather than a switch/button."		# "If there is no info about the effect/synth plug-in for this particular controller/surface, but the plug-in is listed in genericpluginparams.xml, it will map to that as a "starting point" for the user. This mapping will be "smart" based on the "preferred control type" listed in genericpluginparams.xml for the plug-in. For instance, the filter cutoff parameter will be mapped to some knob on the surface rather than a switch/button."
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	# "If there is no generic plug-in parameter list for this plug-in in genericpluginparams.xml, SONAR will just dumbly map the first N controls on the controller/surface to the first N parameters on the effect/synth plug-in."		# "If there is no generic plug-in parameter list for this plug-in in genericpluginparams.xml, SONAR will just dumbly map the first N controls on the controller/surface to the first N parameters on the effect/synth plug-in."
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	# "In all cases, the user is free to reassign mappings and the changes will be saved in sonaract.xml."		# "In all cases, the user is free to reassign mappings and the changes will be saved in sonaract.xml."

Sms: /* What are ACT's configuration files and what do they do? */

Sms — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:49:16 GMT

What are ACT's configuration files and what do they do?

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	: ''"The '''sonaract.xml''' file stores all custom mappings. [It] stores a list of parameter mappings between specific effect/synth plug-ins and specific controller/surface plug-ins. It allows your custom mappings to be remembered the next time you load an effect/synth, such that specific parameters are always assigned to the same physical buttons/knobs/sliders. SONAR writes to this file when you use the ‘ACT Learn’ mode on the Controller/Surface toolbar."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).		: ''"The '''sonaract.xml''' file stores all custom mappings. [It] stores a list of parameter mappings between specific effect/synth plug-ins and specific controller/surface plug-ins. It allows your custom mappings to be remembered the next time you load an effect/synth, such that specific parameters are always assigned to the same physical buttons/knobs/sliders. SONAR writes to this file when you use the ‘ACT Learn’ mode on the Controller/Surface toolbar."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

-	* ''genericpluginparams.xml''	+	* '''genericpluginparams.xml'''

	: ''"The '''genericpluginparams.xml''' file stores a list of all plug-ins that you have inserted in a SONAR project, and contains a list of parameters for each plug-in. It lists the desired controllable parameters in the effect/synth plug-in and the "preferred" type of physical control (knob, switch, or slider)."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).		: ''"The '''genericpluginparams.xml''' file stores a list of all plug-ins that you have inserted in a SONAR project, and contains a list of parameters for each plug-in. It lists the desired controllable parameters in the effect/synth plug-in and the "preferred" type of physical control (knob, switch, or slider)."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

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	===Then what controllers ''does'' ACT support out of the box?===		===Then what controllers ''does'' ACT support out of the box?===

-	''"SONAR 6 ships with three [generic] control surface plug-ins that support ACT."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	"SONAR 6 ships with three [generic] control surface plug-ins that support ACT." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	===Do these plug-ins provide full support for the control surfaces?===		===Do these plug-ins provide full support for the control surfaces?===
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	No. Among other issues...		No. Among other issues...

-	''"Due to their generic design [they] do not know anything about the physical controllers/surfaces that are connected, and therefore cannot write any proprietary messages to LCD displays."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	"Due to their generic design [they] do not know anything about the physical controllers/surfaces that are connected, and therefore cannot write any proprietary messages to LCD displays." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=866283# Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	===Can I change the order of the plug-in paramaters that are shown?===		===Can I change the order of the plug-in paramaters that are shown?===
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	Yes.		Yes.

-	''"The 'genericpluginparams.xml' file lists the order in which parameters will be mapped. If you use ACT Learn to re-map a specific plug-in, the new mapping is stored in 'sonaract.xml'."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	"The 'genericpluginparams.xml' file lists the order in which parameters will be mapped. If you use ACT Learn to re-map a specific plug-in, the new mapping is stored in 'sonaract.xml'." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	===What are ACT's configuration files and what do they do?===		===What are ACT's configuration files and what do they do?===
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	* '''sonaract.xml'''		* '''sonaract.xml'''

-	: ''"The '''sonaract.xml''' file stores all custom mappings. [It] stores a list of parameter mappings between specific effect/synth plug-ins and specific controller/surface plug-ins. It allows your custom mappings to be remembered the next time you load an effect/synth, such that specific parameters are always assigned to the same physical buttons/knobs/sliders. SONAR writes to this file when you use the ~~‘ACT Learn’~~ mode on the Controller/Surface toolbar."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	: "The '''sonaract.xml''' file stores all custom mappings. [It] stores a list of parameter mappings between specific effect/synth plug-ins and specific controller/surface plug-ins. It allows your custom mappings to be remembered the next time you load an effect/synth, such that specific parameters are always assigned to the same physical buttons/knobs/sliders. SONAR writes to this file when you use the 'ACT Learn' mode on the Controller/Surface toolbar." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	* '''genericpluginparams.xml'''		* '''genericpluginparams.xml'''

-	: ''"The '''genericpluginparams.xml''' file stores a list of all plug-ins that you have inserted in a SONAR project, and contains a list of parameters for each plug-in. It lists the desired controllable parameters in the effect/synth plug-in and the "preferred" type of physical control (knob, switch, or slider)."'' ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).	+	: "The '''genericpluginparams.xml''' file stores a list of all plug-ins that you have inserted in a SONAR project, and contains a list of parameters for each plug-in. It lists the desired controllable parameters in the effect/synth plug-in and the "preferred" type of physical control (knob, switch, or slider)." ('''SOURCE:''' [http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=871413 Morten Saether, Cakewalk]).

	===What's the difference between ''MIDI Learn'' and ''ACT Learn''?===		===What's the difference between ''MIDI Learn'' and ''ACT Learn''?===