Sonar Reference 4 and rendering music in Cakewalk Sonar [Solved]

[RexRed]

Sonar Reference 4 and rendering music in Cakewalk

How do I use Sonar Reference 4 with Cakewalk Sonar?

Do I need to turn off Sonar Reference 4 when I  render files?

Edited Wednesday at 07:55 PM by RexRed

[RexRed]

8 minutes ago, RexRed said:

Sonar Reference 4 and rendering music in Cakewalk

How do I use Sonar Reference 4 with Cakewalk Sonar?

Do I need to turn off Sonar Reference 4 when I  render files?

My Question to Copilot: So I use Reference 4  when I am mixing down but I disable it when I am rendering down?

Copilot Response: Exactly! You use Sonarworks Reference 4 while mixing to ensure accurate monitoring and a balanced mix. Then, when you are rendering (exporting) your final audio file, you disable the Sonarworks Reference 4 plugin to prevent the calibration curve from affecting the exported audio.

If you need a quick recap:

Mixing: Enable Sonarworks Reference 4 for accurate monitoring.

Rendering/Exporting: Disable Sonarworks Reference 4 to ensure your final mix isn't altered by the calibration.

Let me know if there's anything else you're curious about or if you need further assistance with your audio projects! 🎶

Copilot also said this:

Yes, you need to bypass the Sonarworks Reference 4 plugin every time you export audio from Cakewalk Sonar. If you don't bypass it, the correction will be applied to your master bus mixdown, which can imprint your unique calibration EQ curve on the rendered audio.

To bypass the plugin, make sure to fully disable it in your DAW, not just the calibration bypass inside the Reference plugin. This ensures that the rendered audio remains unaffected by the calibration settings.

Does that help clarify things?

 

Edited Wednesday at 07:56 PM by RexRed

[RexRed]

Even though this topic is "solved" you can still give your responses and experience with this process.

[RexRed]

Copilot also said:

Here's a quick recap:

Tracking (Recording): Disable Sonarworks Reference 4 and use the direct monitoring feature of your Zoom UAC-232 for latency-free monitoring.

Mixing: Enable Sonarworks Reference 4 to ensure accurate monitoring and a balanced mix.

Rendering (Exporting): Disable Sonarworks Reference 4 to ensure the calibration curve doesn't affect your final audio file.

This workflow allows you to get the most accurate sound during mixing and ensures your final rendered files are true to the mix without any unintended alterations. 🎶