Reference Guide

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Preferences dialog

SMPTE time code or MIDI time code.

• Audio. Choose this option to use the clock on the computer’s sound card.

Ticks per quarter-note

This section lets you choose the number of subdivisions of the beat (parts per quarter note), from

fifteen choices.

Timecode format

This section lets you choose a SMPTE frame rate from among seven choices.

• SMPTE/MTC Offset. This section allows you to start SONAR playing after it starts receiving

time code by an amount you choose in this field of the dialog box. Choose an amount in hours/

minutes/seconds/frames format.

For more information, see:

“Synchronization overview” on page 1266

“MIDI synchronization” on page 1270.

“Setting the MIDI timing resolution” on page 276

“Synchronizing your gear” on page 1265