The V-STUDIO 20 can be used as a control surface and audio interface to Sonar 8. The following steps will guide you through configuring the V-STUDIO 20 for Sonar 8.
Note: The V-STUDIO 20 Driver Software must be installed prior to performing the setup below. If you haven't yet installed this driver software, follow the instructions found in the “V-STUDIO 20 Software and Driver Installation” article by clicking here.
Sonar 8 Software Setup
- Connect the V-STUDIO 20 to your computer via USB.
- Launch the Sonar software.
- Audio Setup:
a. Click on “Options” at the top of the screen, and then select “Audio…”
b. Under the "Drivers" tab, select "IN (VS-20)" and "OUT (VS-20)" for both the "Input Devices" and "Output Devices". A check-mark should appear next to each.
c. Click "Apply".
d. Under the "General" tab, use the associated drop-down menus to make the following settings:
- Playback Timing Master: "IN (VS-20)"
- Recording Timing Master: "OUT (VS-20)"
e. Click on "Apply" and then click on "OK". - Control Surface Setup:
a. Click on “Options” at the top of the screen, and then select “MIDI Devices…”
b. Select "VS-20 DAW Control" for both the "Inputs" and "Outputs". A check-mark should appear next to each.
c. Click on “OK”.
d. Click on “Options” at the top of the screen, and then select “Control Surfaces…”
e. Click the "Add New Controller/Surface" button
to open the “Controller/Surface Settings” dialog.
f. In the “Controller/Surface” box, select “VS-20”.
g. Assign both “Input Port” and “Output Port” to “VS-20 DAW Control”
h. Click "OK" and then click on "Close" to close the “Controller/Surface Settings” dialog.
The V-STUDIO 20 is now configured to be used with Sonar 8 software.