Section 1 · Getting started
What Sonora Manager is
What it is for
Sonora Manager is a VST3 plugin for Windows that you open inside your DAW. It brings your sample library, packs, presets and your synths together in one place.
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Video script
- Sonora Manager is a VST3 plugin for Windows that brings together samples, presets and your synths.
- Four places: the sample library, the packs, the preset manager and the Plugin Host.
- And a 16-pad Drum Rack, on the side of the samples.
- It does not come with synths or presets. You use the ones you already own.
- And your original files are not changed: Sonora only copies.
- In the next videos, we go feature by feature.
The five modules
| Module | What it does |
|---|---|
| Samples | Sample library with search, categories, BPM and key, waveform preview, favorites and collections |
| Packs | Installs organized sample packs, with a preview before anything is copied |
| Presets (Preset Manager) | Lists the presets of each synth, with search, favorites and collections |
| Plugin Host | Opens your synth (VST2 or VST3) inside Sonora and loads the preset with a double-click (or a drag) |
| Drum Rack | 16-pad sampler, in the side bar of the Samples tab |
What it is not
- It is not a DAW or an audio editor.
- It does not include synths or presets. You need your own license for each synth.
- It does not change your original files: it copies them to the destination folder.
If something goes wrong
Still stuck? See Section 23 or talk to Support.
Questions about this section
Do I need the Plugin Host to use the Preset Manager?
No. The Preset Manager organizes and searches presets on its own; the Plugin Host is what opens the presets inside the plugin.
Which operating system does Sonora Manager run on?
Sonora Manager is a VST3 plugin for Windows.
Is Sonora Manager VST3 or VST2?
Sonora itself is a VST3 plugin. It accepts (hosts) 64-bit VST2 and VST3 plugins inside the Plugin Host.
Does Sonora replace my synths?
No. They stay installed and work as always. Sonora only opens them inside the plugin.