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Preparing to record
Recording
that’s on the MIDI channel you chose.
• (name of MIDI input driver) > (MIDI Omni or MIDI ch 1-16). Choosing this option causes
the track to record any MIDI channel coming from the named MIDI interface input driver,
unless you choose a particular MIDI channel instead of MIDI Omni. Then the track will only
record input that’s on the MIDI channel you chose, from the named input driver.
• Preset. If you want to record multiple data from multiple ports and/or channels, you need to
select a preset collection of those ports and channels. You can select one here (to create
presets, see next line).
• Manage Presets. If you want to create or edit any preset collections of input ports and
channels, you can select this option (see “To create or edit a preset input configuration” on
page 317).
Arming tracks for recording
SONAR lets you record any number of tracks at one time. You indicate the tracks you want to record
by arming the tracks. You can arm a single track or several tracks at one time. Each track records
material received though its selected input. Whenever a track is armed, not only does the track’s R
button turn red, but the Clips pane that’s to the right of that track’s controls turns a reddish hue.
To arm one or more tracks for recording
Click the track’s Arm for Recording button .
To arm several tracks at the same time, select one or more tracks, then hold down the CTRL key
and click any selected track’s Arm for Recording button .
A track’s Arm button turns red to indicate that the track is armed for recording.
To disarm all tracks at once
Click the Arm / Disarm All Tracks button in the Control Bar’s Mix module, or press CTRL+R.
Figure 74. The Mix module.
Note: To see the Arm for Recording button in the Track Inspector and Console view, make sure
the MSR module is visible.