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SONAR file types

Projects in SONAR can be saved as a project file with the extension .cwp or as a Bundle file with the extension .cwb. For a complete description of the differences between project files and bundle files, see Project files and bundle Files.

Other types of files

SONAR lets you create and work with several other types of files, in addition to project (.cwp) and bundle (.cwb) files that store your projects.

File type

Description

MIDI files (extension .mid)

Standard MIDI files.

Template files (extension .tpl)

Templates for new files you create

StudioWare (extension .CakewalkStudioware)

To control external MIDI devices from SONAR

OMF (extension .omf)

Open Media Framework format files.

File type	Description
MIDI files (extension .mid)	Standard MIDI files.
Template files (extension .tpl)	Templates for new files you create
StudioWare (extension .CakewalkStudioware)	To control external MIDI devices from SONAR
OMF (extension .omf)	Open Media Framework format files.

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