CAKEWALK sonar x3, Reference Manual

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Tutorial 2 – Using the Browser
Finding and previewing audio loops
recording software instruments” on page 125.
See:
“Adding audio loops to your project” on page 118
Adding audio loops to your project
Once you have found an audio loop or MIDI groove clip that you would like to use in your project, the
next important step is to add it to your project. Adding loops is easy with SONAR’s intuitive drag and
drop interface.
To add a loop to your project, do the following:
1. In the Browser, locate the loop you would like to use in your project.
2. Drag the loop to a track. If you are selecting an audio loop, you must drag it to an audio track. If
you would like to use a MIDI groove clip, be sure you drag it to a MIDI
track.
3. When you drag a loop or groove clip into a project, it will only show one repetition. You can
extend how long a loop is by pointing the mouse pointer to the clip’s right edge, then drag the clip
edge to the desired duration. When you point the mouse pointer to the right clip edge, a blue
vertical line appears and the mouse pointer looks like this .
This completes the tutorial. You should now be able to drag loops into your projects and loop them.
See also:
“Tutorial 1 – Creating, playing, and saving projects” on page 99
“Tutorial 3 – Recording vocals and musical instruments” on page 119
“Tutorial 4 – Playing and recording software instruments” on page 125
“Tutorial 5 – Working with music notation” on page 133
“Tutorial 6 – Editing your music” on page 143
“Tutorial 7 – Mixing and adding effects” on page 151
“Tutorial 8 – Working with video” on page 161
“Tutorial 9 – Exporting, CD burning and sharing” on page 171