Brando

You have to specifically enable Midi input for it to work. Having Finger installed as an effect on the audio track is the right approach though. Honestly I haven't opened Cakewalk since the Sonar Platinum  days so I can't be certain the following looks exactly the same in CbB. But the following should get you on the right track (Go down to the "To Enable VST Midi Inputs...." section).

https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Mixing.40.html

10 hours ago, Fwrend said:

I know we are creatures of habit and many long-time users were comfortable (even tho it was a love/hate relationship) with the layout of the former forum - myself included just from years of use.  However, I like clarity and efficiency (though they have trimmed the fat)....

This is a "Cakewalk Products" section so maybe they could add the missing "Studio" section with:  Hardware, Software, Computers & Techniques - for me, these (+Deals) made up the bulk of my CW browsing.  🙂 

+1 - I like the idea of a "studio" section too.

4 hours ago, Larry Jones said:

The old forum is a precious resource. Long may it live.

As is Scook. (Long may HE live)