It probably depends on what options you've selected when you chose to insert Ivory as a softsynth. There's a list of options. I can't remember what they are off hand, because I'm not at the computer with sonar (as usual), but you can tab through these options and tell sonar whether to create audio/midi tracks, load the synth's property page and whether to load the synth rack view. I'm using Ivory Italian Grand, and I need to access the different instrument types from within the Ivory window directly. it's the only accessable way I've found. I can't access the instruments by the track properties window like you could for instance with the TTS or RXP synth. I have to use the Ivory window, just like you do with dimension pro for instance. From there I've created a rudimentary HSC file to access the programme browser. After that I use the jaws cursor and select my instrument that way. I can then access other features like perspective, timbre etc in the track inspector. Obviously, there is no point going into detail about this because you're probably not using italian grand. I'm also going to be using the upright pianoes soon and so we'll see how that works. I'm sure this hasn't helped at all, but if you're using Italian grand then I can help you. On 15/06/2010, Howerton, Brian Scott <bshowerton@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > This message is for Kevin Gibbs. Kevin, Neville informed me that you helped > him with ivory and I have a question for you. I have sonar 8.5 producer, > and when I inserted ivory in to a project, it automatically puts me in the > synth rack and the properties window. Is that normal in this version of > cakewalk? Neville said that when he loads ivory, it puts him back in the > track window and I was wondering what your experience is and what happens > when you insert ivory in to your project. Thank you, > Brian HowertonPLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! > To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: > ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subjectunsubscribe > If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > and in the Subject line type > unsubscribe > For other list commands such as vacation mode, > click on the immediately following link: > ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subjectúq or > send a message, to > ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > and in the Subject line type > faq > > -- http://www.davideagle.co.uk PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subjectúq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq