EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-66187 of Sonic Solutions on Form S-8 of our report dated July 24, 2000
relating to the March 31, 1999 and 2000 financial statements of the DVD Software
Development Business of Daikin Industries, Ltd. (which report expresses an
unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern).




/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

New York, New York
August 31, 2001