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Cakewalk SONAR 8/8.5 Producer Edition Training

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Cakewalk SONAR 8 is an full featured Digital Audio Workstation that is on the cutting edge of audio production. Packaged with one of the largest set of features and tools in any audio application, it can be overwhelming to master. Sam McGuire, audio engineer, author and educator, explains Sonar using a variety of examples and real world work flows. Follow along using the provided work files and explore the multifaceted features of Sonar with Sam as your guide. Both first time Sonar users who are trying to figure out basic tasks and experienced veterans who are looking to explore the latest features will find just what they are looking for. To begin learning Sonar today, simply click on the movie links.

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Introduction to Sonar 8
  Introduction (02:35)
  Version Options (04:10)
New Features
  New in Version 8.5 pt. 1 (05:59)
  New in Version 8.5 pt. 2 (05:58)
  New in Version 8.5 pt. 3 (06:15)
Audio Settings
  General Tab (06:24)
  Advanced Tab (05:58)
  Drivers Tab (04:41)
Preferences
  Global Options (06:55)
  Project Options (06:07)
  Key Bindings (04:53)
  Visual Optimization (04:52)
Menus
  Menus pt. 1 (05:29)
  Menus pt. 2 (05:42)
  Menus pt. 3 (06:30)
  Menu Customization (03:45)
Track View
  The basics of Track View (06:19)
  Types of Tracks (06:10)
  The Track Header (05:25)
Piano Roll View
  PRV in the Track View (04:21)
  PRV Tools pt. 1 (05:58)
  PRV Tools pt. 2 (06:54)
Staff View
  Using the Staff View (05:56)
  Notation (06:17)
  Parts & Pages (05:05)
Step Sequencer View
  Programming the Step Sequencer (06:48)
  Controller Lane (04:04)
  Using with Clips & Synths (06:40)
Console View
  Routing in the Console View (05:26)
  The Console Equalizer (06:06)
  Additional Buttons (05:24)
  Working in the Console View (05:37)
Synth Rack & Loop Explorer
  Using the Synth Rack (03:31)
  Freezing Tracks pt. 1 (04:20)
  Freezing Tracks pt. 2 (04:44)
  The Loop Explorer View (03:44)
Other Views
  Video (05:59)
  Big Counter (04:05)
  Surround Sound (05:10)
  Miscellaneous (07:06)
MIDI
  Sonar as a Sequencer (06:54)
  Recording & Editing MIDI (07:08)
  Quantization (06:56)
  MIDI Effects pt. 1 (06:44)
  MIDI Effects pt. 2 (06:51)
  MIDI Effects pt. 3 (06:53)
Audio
  Basic Audio Editing (06:34)
  Clip Properties (06:28)
  Processing Menu pt. 1 (07:11)
  Processing Menu pt. 2 (05:58)
  Clip Conversions (06:01)
Audio Snap
  Activating Audio Snap (05:31)
  Transients (06:16)
  Using Audio Snap (05:43)
  Drum Replacement (04:47)
Groove Clip Looping
  Activation Groove Clip Looping (05:21)
  Optimizing Clips (06:13)
  Using Groove Clip Looping (05:04)
V-Vocal
  Adjusting Pitch (06:08)
  Adjusting Time (05:33)
  Other Features (04:06)
Automation
  Track Based Automation (05:09)
  Clip Based Automation (06:33)
  Recording & Drawing Automation (06:41)
Effects
  Dynamic Processors pt. 1 (07:08)
  Dynamic Processors pt. 2 (07:14)
  Dynamic Processors pt. 3 (06:56)
  Spectrum Effects pt. 1 (06:24)
  Spectrum Effects pt. 2 (06:50)
  Spectrum Effects pt. 3 (05:07)
  Time Effects pt. 1 (06:40)
  Time Effects pt. 2 (04:54)
  Time Effects pt. 3 (07:13)
  Sonitus pt. 1 (06:04)
  Sonitus pt. 2 (05:22)
Soft Synths
  Dimension Pro (07:05)
  BeatScape (06:48)
  TTS-1 (06:21)
  Cyclone (03:23)
  DXi2 (06:15)
  Pentagon I (04:51)
  PSYN II (04:40)
  Roland Groovesynth (06:18)
  RXP (04:00)
  DropZone (07:00)
  Rapture LE (06:11)
  Session Drummer 2 (07:08)
  z3ta+ (07:04)
  True Piano (05:21)
Song Project
  Tempo & Key Signature (06:18)
  Mixing pt. 1 (06:46)
  Mixing pt. 2 (06:46)
  Mixing pt. 3 (07:05)
  Mixing pt. 4 (06:31)
Exporting & Mastering
  Finalizing the Mix (03:36)
  Export the Mix (04:27)
  Mastering (05:08)
  Sonar Tools for Sharing (03:25)
  Archiving the Project (05:40)
Control Surfaces
  Setting Up a Surface (07:00)
  Cakewalk Options (04:03)
  ACT Learn Mode (05:30)
Conclusion
  Wrap Up (03:28)
  Author Bio (02:14)

Title Information / Pricing

Title: Cakewalk SONAR 8/8.5 Producer Edition
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 34054
ISBN: 1-935320-80-7
Release Date: 2009-10-23
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Duration: 10 hrs / 104 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: No
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
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