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V-STUDIO 20, VS-20: Configuring the VS-20 for Sonar X2/X1

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configure, control, setup, sonar, surface, x1, x2

The V-STUDIO 20 can be used as a control surface and audio interface to Sonar X2 and X1. The following steps will guide you through setting up the V-STUDIO 20 in Sonar X2 and X1.

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 X2/X1 Software Setup

  1. Connect the V-STUDIO 20 to your computer via USB.
  2. Launch the Sonar software.
  3. Click on “Edit” at the top of the screen, and then select “Preferences…”
  4. Audio Setup:
    a. Under the "Audio" section on the left panel, click on "Devices".
    b. Select "VS-20 IN" and "VS-20 OUT" for both the "Input Devices" and "Output Devices". A check-mark should appear next to each.
    c. Click "Apply".
    e. Under the "Audio" section on the left panel, click on "Driver Settings".
    f. Use the associated drop-down menus to make the following settings:
         - Playback Timing Master: “VS-20 OUT”
         - Recording Timing Master: “VS-20 IN”
    g. Click on "Apply".
  5. Control Surface Setup:
    a. Under the "MIDI" section on the left panel, click on "Devices".
    b. Select "VS-20 DAW Control" for both the "Inputs" and "Outputs". A check-mark should appear next to each.
    c. Click on “Apply”.
    d. Under the "MIDI" section on the left panel, click on "Control Surfaces".
    e. Click the "Add New Controller/Surface" button Sonar_Controller.JPG 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 X2/X1 software.