Tutorial Description
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).Step By Step
01 - Insert a DXi 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:
 of the MIDI mapping.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:
Conclusion
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.Any questions, comments? You want to submit your own tutorial to win a free license? Please post on our Forum!