Unpack OMF dialog

The Unpack OMF dialog box appears when you open an OMF file.

Note: When you import an OMF that uses embedded media, SONAR can determine the bit depth and sample rate of the embedded media, and it will set those fields as the default values for OMF import. If the OMF is using externally linked media, SONAR will not be able to determine the sample rate of the media and will default to a 44,100 sample rate. In this case it is desirable to know the sample rate of the original material so the import OMF settings can be set to avoid resampling the media, if resampling is not desired.

Select from the following unpack options:

Sample Rate

This field displays the sample rate that the imported audio uses if you’re using embedded media; if you’re using externally linked media, this field defaults to 44,100. You can change the sample rate by choosing one of the sample rates listed in the drop-down menu.

Bit Depth

This field displays the bit depth that the imported audio uses if you’re using embedded media; if you’re using externally linked media, this field defaults to the Original menu option in the drop-down menu, which leaves the bit depth of the imported audio in its original depth. You can change the bit depth during import by choosing one of the listed options.

Initial Tempo

Set the initial tempo of the file.

Store Project Audio in its own Folder

If you want to use a unique folder for this project’s audio data, check this option and fill out the Project Name, Location and Audio Path fields. If you deselect this option, the project is saved with the same file name to the default directory using the default audio directory. The file’s new extension is .cwp.

Project Name

The Project filename. This field is only active if you have checked the Store Project Audio in its own Folder option.

Location

The directory where you want to save the project. This field is only active if you have checked the Store Project Audio in its own Folder option.

Audio Path

The audio directory where you want to store the audio for the project. This field is only active if you have checked the Store Project Audio in its own Folder option.