Configuring an audio interface

Before configuring your audio interface, make sure you have installed the latest drivers (can normally be obtained from the manufacturer's website).

If you are using a USB Interface, ensure that it is plugged directly to the computer and not into a USB hub or external hard drive.

You can find setup guides for many popular audio devices at www.cakewalk.com/Support/Knowledge-Base/Audio-Hardware-Setup-Guide. If your device is not listed or if you do not have access to the internet, follow these steps to configure your hardware in SONAR:

1.	Make sure your audio interface is connected and receiving power before you start SONAR.

2.	Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio - Playback and Recording.

3.	In the Driver Mode list, select ASIO.

4.	Click Audio - Sync and Caching.

5.	In the Playback I/O Buffer Size (KB) list, select 512.

6.	In the Record I/O Buffer Size (KB) list, select 512.

7.	Click Apply.

8.	Click Audio - Devices.

9.	Select all Input and Output drivers for your audio interface, then click Apply.

10.	Click Audio - Driver Settings.

11.	Assign Playback Timing Master and Record Timing Master to the first ASIO, then click OK and restart SONAR.

12.	Play a project that contains audio.

If playback doesn't play smoothly, continue to step 12.

13.	Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio - Driver Settings.

14.	Click the ASIO Panel button.

The ASIO Panel opens, with settings specific to your audio interface.

15.	Locate a buffer or latency control and set it in the middle position.

16.	Restart SONAR and play a project that contains audio.

 

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