Grouping improvements
The Group > New and Group > Save commands have been consolidated into a single Group > New command.
Quick Group support for:
Sends
You can now Create, Delete, Reassign sends in Console view with Quick Groups
Up, down scrolling in Send clusters in the Console view.
ProChannel
Loading a ProChannel Preset now works with Quick Groups
Insert, Remove, Replace ProChannel modules (SONAR X1 Producer Expanded only)
Modify ProChannel module parameters (SONAR X1 Producer Expanded only)
To minimize/restore all ProChannel modules in a single track, hold down the ALT key and click the Collapse button in any module.
Minimize ProChannel module across all selected tracks via CTRL + ALT + Collapse (SONAR X1 Producer Expanded only)
Bypass ProChannel (SONAR X1 Producer Expanded only)
Scrolling in ProChannel with mouse wheel (SONAR X1 Producer Expanded only)
Pre/Post toggle in ProChannel
Copy Track EQ by CTRL + dragging an EQ plot in Console view (small plot only)
Key binding enhancements
New Search function for Key Bindings in Preferences menu
Preferences menu can be opened with P without a project open
Rewind key cluster (W)
CTRL + W now toggles “On Stop, rewind to now marker” option
Inspector key cluster (I)
CTRL + I now opens ProChannel in Inspector
SHIFT + I opens Clip Inspector
CTRL + SHIFT + I opens Track Inspector
New keybindable commands
Open ProChannel on active track in Console View
Metronome ON/OFF, Record and Playback
Snap to measure
QuadCurve EQ (Expanded only)
New mode
The “Hybrid” mode is a non-symmetric, versatile mode with a gentle boost and surgical cut
Existing Gloss EQ modes have been renamed to better describe their function
Pure is still referred to as “Pure”.
Vintage is now referred to as “E-Type”.
Modern is now referred to as “G-Type”.
NOTE: A more in depth explanation of the modes is available in the ProChannel documentation (Press F1 when the QuadCurve EQ has focus)
UI improvements
Improved graph with labels directly on the graph
Color-coded bands
Parameter values are now embedded in the UI and can be directly edited for each control
You can now drag & drop the ProChannel EQ from one track to the next by CTRL + dragging on the mini EQ
Rewire 64
SONAR 64 bit now works with 64 bit Rewire applications natively
FX Chain 2.0 enhancements (Expanded only)
New "Mod matrix"
Assign up to four parameters to one knob/button
Set ranges for controls
Ability to invert direction
New “Touch Learn” functionality
Touch the desired parameter(s) and they are instantly assigned to a knob or button
Range control is now graphical
Simplified method for setting ranges for each destination in the matrix
PX-64 Percussion Strip version 1.0.2 and VX-64 Vocal Strip version 1.0.3
Fixes customer reported issues in both plug-ins.
GUI and functionality has been improved.
Usability Improvements
Metronome
Support for beat subdivisions
Convenient access to property page from Control Bar
Various bug and stability fixes
Selected Track Inputs/Outputs can now be assigned in the Track View by going to
Tracks > Select Track Input Series
Tracks > Selected Track Inputs
Tracks > Selected Track Outputs
Tracks can now be re-arranged/moved by clicking and dragging their blank space
Easier to read text in Media Browser
Classic widget grouping improved with consolidated commands
Over 25 UI improvements, including:
Cursor inconsistency fixes
Selection color is now consistent between CV and TV
Active control indicators cleanup
Folder tracks indented
CV flicker with ProChannel
TV/CV widget text alignment
Moving FX in bins feedback
TV scale drawing issues
Cleanup empty folders when removing synth
Font smoothing for widget tooltips
FX bin drawing in Inspector issues
Tooltip inconsistencies
TV grid drawing issues
Delete track/bus CV/TV menu items inconsistencies
Surround bus send section drawing in CV
Inspector collapse widget drawing
New Features and Improvements for VS-700 & SONAR X1d integration
VS-700 Control Surface Plug-in has been updated to version 1.4.0
Support for ProChannel (Producer and Expanded only)
Entering EQ Mode now focuses the top-most module in the current track or bus ProChannel
Subsequent EQ button pushes cycle through modules, in order. Additionally, CMD + Page buttons now move forward and backward through the list of inserted modules
All current modules are already pre-mapped to the Channel Strip Control section. Current and future modules can also be learned via ACT Learn mode.
NOTE: ProChannel Track Compressor module can no longer be switched between 76/4k modes from the VS-700C. You must now right click the module and choose “Replace” (Expanded) or click the Type switch (Producer)
FX Chain 2.0 Support (Expanded Only)
FX Chains are now ACT learn-able
The default automatic mappings now follow this convention:
Chain input: rotary 1
Chain output: rotary 2
Knobs: First 6 available rotaries
Buttons: First 6 available buttons
New Commands
CMD + Track: Insert Bus
CTRL + Track still inserts a new track
CMD + Send: Open Insert Send Assistant
Use the jog cursors to select an existing bus from the combo box
CMD + Delete: Delete Track
Undo-able from the console
CMD + Assign: Open Global Meter Options (Edit > Preferences > Customization - Audio Meter)
You can now set track inputs to “None” from the console
Track Selection Sync
Changing current track in SONAR now updates the console’s selected track. So this now works both ways. In other words:
Selecting a track in SONAR will result in the Console SEL updating (New behavior)
Pressing SEL on the Console will result in a track in SONAR becoming selected
Bus Selection
You can now select buses from the console
Most recently active track/bus is recalled when switching between Track/Bus control on the surface
Instrument Track Enhancements
Meters are now shown on the console for Instrument Tracks
You can now insert audio FX on Instrument Tracks from the console
Performance and Stability Fixes
All fixes from the X1c QuickFix and SONAR X1 Expanded QuickFix are rolled into the SONAR X1d update. Documented list of these fixes can be found by clicking here.
Audio engine
Resolved an issue which would give the "Audio Driver Error" message when using multiple devices and the WDM/KS driver
Resolved an issue when loop recording where samples would be lost at the end of clips if using ASIO driver mode
Resolved a crash of Alesis iO2 when scanned under WASAPI driver mode
Resolved a rare case where toggling Solo During Playback with Mono Outputs sometimes caused Solo state to glitch
"There are no audio devices for the current driver..." warning dialog for missing ASIO drivers no longer closes automatically on start-up
Resolved an issue preventing the transport from stopping when setting "Fade on Start" and "Fade on Stop" to a value greater than 0 and having the Playback Timing Master set to "none"
Resolved an issue where bouncing clips with the Control Bar visible would take longer than expected
MIDI
MIDI > Show Velocity in the Track View no longer requires manual repaint to appear
Fix for PRV-specific snap using Global Snap settings in certain cases
Parameter values now displaying correctly in tooltips for MIDI track envelopes
Snap now works in the Staff View without the limitation of quarter note resolution. It now follows Global Snap Settings
Note data on Instrument Tracks can now be pasted properly when in the PRV
Notes can now be deselected in the PRV by lassoing them while holding CTRL
Fixed ruler getting out of sync when opening project after PRV scroll
PRV Grid Resolution persists when toggling Snap on/off
Plug-ins
All Notes Off messages sent to VSTi's on Stop is now handled for VSTi’s that don’t fully implement MIDI specification (helps with stuck notes)
Resolved an issue with hanging notes while muting MIDI tracks
Resolved an issue where the Edit Filter would not register recorded envelopes for certain instruments
Fix crash triggered by closing UAD-2 SSL Channel Strip
Shift + E now correctly toggles PDC override
Waves WLM plug-in now responsive to SONAR's Transport
Resolved an issue where running the VST Scanner with "Re-scan Existing Plug-ins" selected would erase custom settings made to Plug-in Properties
UI
Solo Override has corrected hover state in CV and TI
Resolved an issue where Dragging Folder Clips would draw the clip preview in a the wrong place
Fixed Console View jumping to Active Track after horizontally scrolling and clicking on bus
Setting Track Maters to Peak RMS now persists properly when closing and opening a project
Send knobs in Track Inspector now draw correctly when Clip tab is open
Resolved an issue where the Start/Stop Preview button in the Media Browser would not switch back to a "Start" icon at the end of the loop preview duration
FX Chains
Resolved an issue where Right-click to add Audio FX in FX Chains wouldn't insert a plug-in
The Edit Filter now organizes Plug-ins inserted into an FX Chain with Submenus under Edit Filter > Automation > FX Chain
Resolved an issue where FX Chain parameters could be write enabled on Clip FX
FX Chains with duplicate names now handle duplicate FXs correctly
ProChannel (Producer and Expanded only)
ProChannel Compressor toggle could cause the ProChannel to become bypassed
Fixed intermittent change to playback speed changes when modifying ProChannel module order
Fixed audio handling in certain ProChannel Presets with Gate, Saturation, and S-Type compressor
Fixed ProChannel crash when selecting a preset from the console view when strip is closed
Fixed Limiter module automation response when cloning a track
CTRL + Click does not cause EQ plot to grab mouse now in Track strips
Resolved an issue that would prevent the ability to disable the Saturation Knob, PC4K Gate, or PC4K Comp if saved in a Track Template
Saturation Knob can now be properly disabled when saved in "Set Modules as Defaults for Tracks”
Resolved an issue where ProChannel Tooltips would appear on secondary display when primary display was on the right
Resolved a Saturation Knob crash for older processors that do not contain SSE2 instruction sets
Resolved an issue where the PC4K S-Type Bus Compressor would display incorrect automation parameters in the Edit Filter
Resolved an issue preventing users from Removing/Replacing ProChannel modules if they had 8.3 short file names disabled on their computer
Stability
Resolved a crash that could be triggered by changing sample rates of buffer sizes settings using proprietary ASIO panels external from SONAR while SONAR was still running
Fixed occasional hang when manipulating automation envelopes during playback
Fixed rare crash with moving and switching clips with the Clip Inspector open
Fixed a rare crash when inserting a plug-in and simultaneously opening the Synth Rack for the first time
Fixed a crash when opening certain projects containing plug-ins on Surround Bus
Fixed a crash when loading SONAR X1 Expanded ProChannel presets in SONAR X1 Producer
Fixed occasional crash when inserting ProChannel presets with modules not included
Resolved a crash related to undoing the insertion of certain Dimension Pro Synth Templates
Fix Step Sequencer crash on French OS when using "Fill Every" command twice
Fixed crash in Step Sequencer when deleting row containing controller information
Resolved an issue where the Now Time would stop scrolling when using the "Project > Set Timecode at Now" command under certain conditions
Resolved a crash when switching screensets related to having "IncludeSnapinScreenset=1" set to allow different snap settings per screenset
Various stability & performance improvements based on fault reporter feedback
VS-700
Resolved an issue where ProChannel values were not auto-refreshed on the LCD when switching tracks from surface
Resolved an issue where the Channel strip control on VS-700 would not affect the selected track as intended
COMMAND + EQ on the surface now properly cycles through ProChannel modules in SONAR X1 Producer Expanded
Miscellaneous
Resolved an issue where CTRL + TAB to switch between multiple projects would not cycle through project order consistently
Focused Floating Control Bar routes key strokes correctly
CTRL + F4 now correctly closes currently focused, floating window
"Run/stop the Audio Engine" (used to be Transport > Run Audio) is now available as a Key Binding
Double-Clicking an EQ Plot in Studio or Essential if EQ isn’t enabled no longer gives an error
Can now deselect a Loop for Preview in a Multi-Loop Selection in the Media Browser while holding CTRL
SHIFT + Click and CTRL + Click with Smart Tool and Move Tool in the Track view is now consistent when selecting & deselecting clips
Mute Tool colors corrected when muting multiple notes in the PRV
Delete synth menu item now shows Delete synth dialog
Resolved an issue where the PRV would grab the "I" keybinding, prevent the Inspector from being expanded/collapsed
Resolved an issue where the Browser would not display the correct tab's contents when opening projects from older versions of SONAR
Resolved an issue where the Browser would not retain the last selected plug-in layout correctly
Improved consistency when using CTRL and/or SHIFT select Quick Groups for Tracks or Buses in the Console View
Resolved an issue where double-clicking a grouped parameter while holding CTRL would affect all grouped controls instead of respecting the CTRL override command
Folder locations on German OS are no longer mismatched
Improvements made to overall consistency when editing Transient Markers
Minor documentation updates to reflect changes to features in SONAR X1
Installation Instructions
To install the SONAR X1d update, you must already have SONAR X1c Producer/Studio/Essential (Build 319) or SONAR X1 Expanded (Build 425) installed. If you have not already installed the X1c update, you can find it here.
If you have a QuickFix installed, you must roll back your QuickFix build before installing the SONAR X1d update. You can find out what build you are on by going to Help > About SONAR. If your product lists Build 326 or Build 434, then you have a QuickFix installed.
To roll back from a QuickFix build, do the following:
Navigate to the location you have SONAR installed. In most cases this is C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR X1 Version or C:\Program Files (x86)\Cakewalk\SONAR X1 Version
Open the "Backup" folder and then open the Folder titled with the date you ran the QuickFix installer. Contained within should be a folder titled the version number that was backed up.
Example: C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR X1 Producer\Backup\12082011\Version_18.1.0.425
Select the contents in this folder and press CTRL+ C to copy them to your clipboard
Return to the folder SONAR is officially installed to.
Example: C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR X1 Producer
Press CTRL + V to paste the contents into this location.
If prompted with the message "There is already a file with the same name in this location", select Copy and Replace.
SONAR X1 Producer Expanded only:
Navigate to the location where your Softube Saturation Knob is installed. In most cases this is C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Shared Utilities\Internal\Softube or C:\Program Files (x86)\Cakewalk\Shared Utilities\Internal\Softube
Delete all of the contents of the "Softube" folder (including both the "Saturation Knob.dll" as well as the "Backup" folder). The X1d installer will create a new Saturation Knob.dll file for you.