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Get Started This course covers basic setup and operation of SONAR and its features.

ProChannel Expanded How to use this built-in, modular, fully customizable console strip.	SoundCloud Export your projects directly from SONAR to SoundCloud.	Setup ACT Device Learn how to configure a V-Studio, A-Pro, or other ACT ready device	Setup non-ACT Device Learn how to configure any third-party, non-ACT ready device.
Using ACT Learn how to use ACt to control any plugin, synth, and track control.	Basic Mix Functions Learn the basics of Volume, Pan, Mute, and Solo.	Plugin Layouts Manage and categorize existing plugin layouts.	Effects Sends Create and route effects sends to use reverb and delay across multiple tracks.
Exporting Audio Export entire mixes or individual tracks or busses.	Automation Envelopes Learn the basics of creating and editing automation.	Control Surface Config. Learn how to setup and configure a control surface in SONAR.	Skylight Take a tour of SONAR X1's new and innovative Skylight user interface.
Unified Preferences Get the basics of SONAR X1's new Unified Preferences menu.	ASIO Configuration Learn how to setup and configure an ASIO device with SONAR.	MIDI Configuration Learn how to setup and configure a MIDI device with SONAR.	Record an Audio Track Learn how to record an audio track in SONAR
Inserting Synths Learn how to insert soft synths into SONAR.	Inserting Effects Learn how to insert effects onto tracks and clips.	Input Monitoring Effects Learn how to input monitor with effects in SONAR.	Tools and Editing Get the basics of SONAR X1's Tools, Edit Filter, Automation, and more.
ProChannel Get familiar with SONAR X1's ProChannel (Comp, EQ, Tube Saturation).	PX-64 Get a basic overview of the layout and functions of the PX-64 Percussion Strip.	Audio Configuration Get up and running quickly with the initial setup and configuration of SONAR.	MIDI Devices Setup Learn how to setup keyboard controllers and other MIDI devices.
Plugin Manager Get the most out of SONAR's powerful and flexible Plugin Manager.	AudioSnap 2.0 Get a basic overview of AudioSnap 2.0 and become familiar with its controls and functions.

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