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Mixing
Preparing audio for distribution
If you chose Broadcast Wave as the export format, the following information is stored in the file(s):
•
Description.
A brief description of the contents of the Broadcast wave. Limited to 256
characters.
•
Originator.
The author of the Broadcast wave. This information is taken from the
Author
field in
the
•
Originator Reference.
A unique reference identifier created by SONAR.
•
Origination Date.
The date the file was created.
•
Origination Time.
The time the file was created.
•
Time Reference.
The SMPTE time stamp for the beginning of broadcast wave.
To export a project in Windows Media format
1.
Set all volume, pan, effects, and automation settings just as you want them.
2.
If you only want to mix down parts of tracks, select those clips now.
3.
If you are using effects on the tracks and want to mix the effects down at this time, select the
whole length of the longest track or clip plus extra time for the reverb or effects “tail.”
4.
Choose
File > Export > Audio
to open the
Export Audio
dialog box.
5.
Select a destination folder using the
Look In
field.
6.
Enter a file name.
7.
Choose
Windows Media Advanced Streaming Format
from the
Files of type
drop-down list.
8.
In the
Source Category
field, select one of the following options:
•
Tracks.
Choosing this option creates a separate file for each track that you select in the
Source Buses/Tracks
field.
•
Buses.
Choosing this option creates a separate file for each bus that you select in the
Source Buses/Tracks
field.
•
Main Outputs.
Choosing this option creates a separate file for each main output that you
select in the
Source Buses/Tracks
field.
•
Entire Mix.
Choosing this option creates one file for your entire mix, unless you’re exporting
a surround mix with
Split Mono
selected in the
Channel Format
field.
9.
In the
Source Buses/Tracks
field, choose the buses or tracks you want to use as a source to
create your mix. If you chose
Tracks
in the
Source Category
field, only tracks will show up as
choices in this field.
10.
In the
Channel Format
field, select one of the following options:
•
Stereo.
All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a stereo file or files.
•
Mono.
All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to a mono file or files.
•
Split Mono.
All exported tracks and clips are mixed down to separate mono files.
•
Multichannel.
All exported tracks are mixed down to a multichannel WMA file or files.
11.
Choose the sample rate that you want your exported file to be.
Summary of Contents for sonar x3
Page 1: ...SONAR X3 Reference Guide...
Page 4: ...4 Getting started...
Page 112: ...112 Tutorial 1 Creating playing and saving projects Saving project files...
Page 124: ...124 Tutorial 3 Recording vocals and musical instruments...
Page 132: ...132 Tutorial 4 Playing and recording software instruments...
Page 142: ...142 Tutorial 5 Working with music notation...
Page 150: ...150 Tutorial 6 Editing your music...
Page 160: ...160 Tutorial 7 Mixing and adding effects...
Page 170: ...170 Tutorial 8 Working with video Exporting your video...
Page 570: ...570 Control Bar overview...
Page 696: ...696 AudioSnap Producer and Studio only Algorithms and rendering...
Page 720: ...720 Working with loops and Groove Clips Importing Project5 patterns...
Page 820: ...820 Drum maps and the Drum Grid pane The Drum Grid pane...
Page 848: ...848 Editing audio Audio effects audio plug ins...
Page 878: ...878 Software instruments Stand alone synths...
Page 1042: ...1042 ProChannel Producer and Studio only...
Page 1088: ...1088 Sharing your songs on SoundCloud Troubleshooting...
Page 1140: ...1140 Automation Recording automation data from an external controller...
Page 1178: ...1178 Multi touch...
Page 1228: ...1228 Notation and lyrics Working with lyrics...
Page 1282: ...1282 Synchronizing your gear MIDI Machine Control MMC...
Page 1358: ...1358 External devices Working with StudioWare...
Page 1362: ...1362 Using CAL Sample CAL files...
Page 1386: ...1386 Troubleshooting Known issues...
Page 1394: ...1394 Hardware setup Set up to record digital audio...
Page 1400: ...1400 MIDI files...
Page 1422: ...1422 Initialization files Initialization file format...
Page 1463: ...1463 Misc enhancements New features in SONAR X3...
Page 1470: ...1470 Comparison...
Page 1518: ...1518 Included plug ins Instruments...
Page 1532: ...1532 Cyclone Using Cyclone...
Page 1694: ...1694 Beginner s guide to Cakewalk software Audio hardware sound cards and drivers...
Page 1854: ...1854 Preferences dialog Customization Nudge Figure 518 The Nudge section...
Page 1856: ...1856 Preferences dialog Customization Snap to Grid Figure 519 The Snap to Grid section...
Page 1920: ...1920 Snap Scale Settings dialog...
Page 2042: ...2042 View reference Surround panner...