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Launching VoiSona

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VoiSona can be used in the following three ways
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Upon first launch, please complete user activation and download and select your voice library.

Using VoiSona as a Standalone App

VoiSona can be launched and used immediately after installation. Even if you do not have a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), you can use it with ease.
  1. Launch the VoiSona app. A new project will be created.
  1. Select the song track. The score editing screen will be displayed.

Using VoiSona as an Instrument Plug-in

For those who have a DAW, you can use VoiSona as a VST or Audio Units (AU) instrument plugin.
As an example, we will introduce how to use it with the VST instrument plugin (VSTi) in "Cubase Pro 13".
  1. Launch "Cubase Pro 13".
  1. Click "Add Track Instrument".
  1. Select "VoiSona Song Editor" and click "Add Track". The VoiSona editing screen will be displayed.

Using VoiSona as an ARA Plug-in

Those with a DAW supporting ARA can use it with the ARA plug-in for VST or Audio Units.
As an example, we will introduce how to use it with the ARA plugin in "Cubase Pro 13".
  1. Launch "Cubase Pro 13".
  1. Click "+ (Add Track)".
  1. Select "Audio" and click "Add Track".
  1. Drag & drop an audio file onto the added track or record to set an audio.
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      When using as an ARA plugin, you need to set a sufficiently long audio in the plugin’s input audio track. Please note that some DAWs will not output sound for parts without audio set.
  1. Click "No Extension" in "Inspector" > "Track" tab.
  1. Select "VoiSona Song ARA Plugin". The VoiSona editing screen will be displayed.
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      With the ARA plugin, you can choose whether to edit the tempo in VoiSona’s editing screen or match the DAW’s settings. To switch, click the square to the left of "Tempo".