Reference Guide

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Control Bar overview
• Memory Usage (RAM) meter. Shows the total memory (RAM) usage by your computer, not just
by SONAR.
See:
“CPU meter/Disk meter/Dropout indicator” on page 1307
“Improving audio performance” on page 1293
“Getting the most out of your computer” on page 1302
“Reduce GUI updates to improve playback performance” on page 1309
“Improving recording performance” on page 1319
See also:
“Tools module” on page 541
“Snap module” on page 544
“Transport module” on page 547
“Loop module” on page 550
“Mix module” on page 552
“ACT module” on page 554
“Screenset module” on page 556
“Punch module” on page 560
“Select module” on page 561
“Markers module” on page 562
“Event Inspector module” on page 564
“Sync Module” on page 566
“Gobbler module” on page 568
Note: If you experience a dropout or your CPU or Disk meters are reading high, there are steps
you can take to improve your audio performance. For more information, see “Audio dropouts or
crashes during playback” on page 1368.