Reference Guide

278 Recording
Preparing to record
Recording modes
Any material you record is stored in a new clip. If you record into several tracks at once, one clip is
created in each track. If you record into a track that already contains clips, you can choose one of
three recording modes to determine what happens to those clips. When you save your project, you
also save whatever recording mode you choose together with that project:
To choose a recording mode
Do one of the following:
• Right-click the Record button to open recording settings, then choose the desired recording
mode.
• Click the Record button and keep the mouse button pressed for a brief moment, then choose
the desired recording mode on the pop-up menu.
•Go to Edit > Preferences > Project - Record, then choose the desired recording mode.
SONAR saves your recording options with each project, so you can save a different recording mode
with each of your projects.
Recording mode Record button How it works
Comping When recording, previously recorded material on the track is
not heard. When a recording is done, the newly recorded
material is heard and all other takes are time-muted for the
duration of the new material.
Overwrite The new material replaces (overwrites) any existing material.
This means that portions of existing clips may be “wiped
clean” to make room for newly recorded material. While
recording, you will not be able to hear material from existing
clips.
Sound on Sound The new material is merged with any existing material. This
means that any existing clips on the track are left unchanged
and all newly recorded material is stored in new clips. While
recording, you will be able to hear material from existing
clips.
Auto Punch Recording only takes place between the punch-in and punch-
out times. You can use Auto Punch in either Comping,
Overwrite, or Sound on Sound mode.
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