MIDI Device Setup and Management

In this video tutorial, Mike Trujillo from Cakewalk guides viewers through setting up MIDI devices and control surfaces in Sonar. The tutorial covers selecting and configuring MIDI devices, using friendly names, and setting up control surfaces like the VS 700 and A-Pro. It also explains advanced settings such as ACT and WAI indicators, and concludes with verifying MIDI signal transmission from devices to Sonar.

What is the first step in setting up MIDI devices in Sonar?

• Install new MIDI drivers

• Select the MIDI devices from the options menu

• Configure the control surfaces

• Select the audio devices from the options menu

Why is it recommended to only check the MIDI devices you will be using?

• To prevent software crashes

• To save system resources

• To improve sound quality

• To avoid clutter in Sonar menus

How can you add a control surface to Sonar?

• By installing additional software

• By clicking the green plus sign

• By selecting it from the MIDI devices list

• By clicking the yellow plus sign

What should you do if your MIDI device's inputs or outputs do not appear in the drop-down list?

• Restart the computer

• Reinstall the MIDI device

• Access the MIDI devices list and check the correct inputs and outputs

• Update Sonar software

What does the ACT feature in Sonar allow?

• Automatic channel tuning

• Active controller technology usage

• Advanced control tracking

• Audio channel testing

What is the purpose of the 'Where Am I' indicator?

• To highlight the active MIDI device

• To indicate the channels affected by the control surface

• To display the MIDI signal strength

• To show the current track being recorded

How can you differentiate between different controllers using the 'Where Am I' indicator?

• By changing the indicator's shape

• By selecting different colors for each controller

• By adjusting the indicator's size

• By renaming the controllers

What is the first step to check if you are receiving a MIDI signal from your keyboard?

• Check the Windows toolbar

• Insert a MIDI track

• Open the MIDI devices list

• Restart Sonar

What does the red light on the left in the Windows toolbar indicate?

• Device connection status

• MIDI signal coming into the computer

• MIDI signal going out of the computer

• Audio signal strength

What should you see when you press keys on your MIDI keyboard to confirm signal transmission?

• The output light on the right

• The input light on the left

• A green checkmark

• A flashing cursor