Reference Guide

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SONAR basics
Introduction
SONAR has several other views that are used for very specific purposes.
View How you use it
Meter/Key To change the meter (time signature) or key signature, or to insert changes
in the meter or key signature at specific times in a project. For more
information, see “Meter/Key view” on page 1871.
Big Time To display the Now time in a large, resizable font that you can read more
easily. For more information, see “Big Time view” on page 1872.
Markers To add, move, rename, or delete labels for parts of your project that make it
easier to move from one point to another. For more information, see
“Markers view” on page 1871.
Lyrics To add and display lyrics for a track. For more information, see “Lyrics view”
on page 1835.
Video To display a loaded video file. For more information, see “Video view” on
page 1868.
Navigator Manage the Now Time in a project
Surround Panner (Producer and
Studio only)
Pan a surround track
Sysx To create, display, store, and edit System Exclusive MIDI messages used to
control instruments and other gear that are MIDI capable. For more
information, see “SYSX view” on page 1871.
Tempo To view and edit the project's tempo changes. For more information, see
“Tempo view” on page 1869.
Step Sequencer Lets you compose patterns by clicking cells in a grid to turn notes on or off.
For more information, see “Step Sequencer view” on page 1803.
Matrix Lets you trigger multiple audio and MIDI patterns, either with a mouse or via
MIDI remote control. For more information, see “Matrix view” on page 1876.
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