Recording modes

Any material you record is stored in a new clip. If you record into several tracks at once, one clip is created in each track. If you record into a track that already contains clips, you can choose one of three recording modes to determine what happens to those clips. When you save your project, you also save whatever recording mode you choose together with that project:

Recording mode	Record button	How it works
Comping		When recording, previously recorded material on the track is not heard. When a recording is done, the newly recorded material is heard and all other takes are time-muted for the duration of the new material.
Overwrite		The new material replaces (overwrites) any existing material. This means that portions of existing clips may be “wiped clean” to make room for newly recorded material. While recording, you will not be able to hear material from existing clips.
Sound on Sound		The new material is merged with any existing material. This means that any existing clips on the track are left unchanged and all newly recorded material is stored in new clips. While recording, you will be able to hear material from existing clips.
Auto Punch		Recording only takes place between the punch-in and punch-out times. You can use Auto Punch in either Comping, Overwrite, or Sound on Sound mode.

To choose a recording mode

Do one of the following:

Right-click the Record button to open recording settings, then choose the desired recording mode.

Click the Record button and keep the mouse button pressed for a brief moment, then choose the desired recording mode on the pop-up menu.

Go to Edit > Preferences > Project - Record, then choose the desired recording mode.

SONAR saves your recording options with each project, so you can save a different recording mode with each of your projects.