This tutorial will help you understand how to use parameters MIDI control in Cakewalk Sonar. It is applicable to any DXi plug-in (MIDI enabled DirectX plug-in) or VST plug-in.
Step By Step
01 – Insert a DXi or VST effect:
02 – On a MIDI track, assign the output to your DXi effect, and select ‘MIDI Omni’ as input:
03 – Open the Preset Settings Window:
04 – Uncheck ‘Use global setting’:
05 – Enable the parameter you want to control:
06 – Click on the ‘Learn’ button:
07 – Move your MIDI controller:
08 -The right controller channel and CC number have been automatically set (you can also assign them manually, and use ‘0’ for the channel for MIDI Omni):
.png "Step 08 -The right controller channel and CC number have been automatically set (you can also assign them manually, and use '0' for the channel for MIDI Omni)")
09 – Click on ‘Ok’, the parameter is now assigned to your controller and is modified when you move the controller:
10 – You can also modify the response curve (Min, Max, Response) of the MIDI mapping:
%20of%20the%20MIDI%20mapping.png "Step 10 - You can also modify the response curve (Min, Max, Response) of the MIDI mapping")
11 – Double click on the values to set them with more precision:
You are now able to use the MIDI capabilities of your DXi plug-ins in Cakewalk Sonar. Download one of our Freeware DIrectX and VST plugins and enjoy real time MIDI control for free!
