Reference Guide

632 Browser
Using the Synth Rack Browser
• Automated knobs. These are knobs you create by using the Assigned Controls button.
The knobs are displayed below the synth’s control bar in the Synth Rack. Automated knobs
are only available when the Synth Rack is undocked or docked at the bottom.
See:
“Managing instruments in a project” on page 632
“Using the Media Browser” on page 610
“Using the Plug-in Browser” on page 620
“Keyboard navigation” on page 619
“Browser” on page 605
“Software instruments” on page 849
“Using instrument tracks” on page 856
“ReWire” on page 870
Managing instruments in a project
To insert an instrument
1. In the Browser, click the Browse Synth Rack button .
2. Click the Synth Settings button menu, point to Insert Synths and select the desired soft synth.
To remove an instrument
1. In the Browser, click the Browse Synth Rack button .
2. In the Synth Rack, click the soft synth you want to remove.
3. Do one of the following:
• Click the Delete Synth button .
• Click the Synth Settings button menu, then click Delete Synth.
A dialog box appears, asking you to confirm deletion of the instrument. You can also specify if
SONAR should delete any associated tracks.
To open an instrument’s property sheet
1. In the Browser, click the Browse Synth Rack button .
2. Click on the desired synth in the Synth Rack to give it focus.
3. Click the Synth Settings button menu, then click Synth Properties.
Tip: You can also double-click an empty space in the synth’s control bar to open its user interface.