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Cakewalk SONAR X1 Producer Edition Training

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Cakewalk SONAR X1 is the most recent update in a long line of full-featured Digital Audio Workstations 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 in this VTC course. To begin learning Sonar today, simply click on the movie links.

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Introduction
  Sonar X1 Introduction (02:36)
  Overview of Training (04:13)
Setup
  Preferences Menu (03:42)
  Audio (06:59)
  MIDI (03:45)
  File (05:31)
  Project (05:35)
  Customization (06:53)
Skylight
  New Interface (02:34)
  Drag and Drop (02:39)
  Inspector (04:31)
  Control Bar (03:34)
  MultiDock (03:42)
  Browser (03:02)
Editing
  Smart Tools (03:27)
  Edit Tools (05:07)
  Draw Tools (06:45)
  Zoom and Scrub (03:19)
  Fades (04:18)
Processing
  Process Menu (04:02)
  Normalize and Gain (04:07)
  Remove Silence (06:42)
  DC Offset and Reverse (03:48)
  Fades and Crossfades (03:30)
AudioSnap
  Fundamentals (03:31)
  Recording without a Metronome (05:45)
  Timing Errors (05:44)
  Matching Track Timings (05:35)
  Doubling Parts (06:29)
  Tempo Operations (04:20)
  Transient Markers (04:20)
Loops and Groove Clips
  Creating and Editing Groove Clips (06:04)
  Pitch Markers (02:26)
  MIDI Groove Clips (03:25)
MIDI
  MIDI Defined (03:54)
  Event List (03:38)
  Piano Roll (05:11)
  In-line Piano Roll (03:09)
  Controllers (05:52)
  Quantization (06:56)
  Fit Improvisation (06:53)
  MIDI Effects (02:37)
  Drum Maps (05:11)
Survey of MIDI Effects
  Quantizing (04:41)
  Echo Delay (05:18)
  Event Filter (02:55)
  Arpeggiator (04:00)
  Chord Analyzer / Transpose (04:36)
  Velocity (04:13)
V-Vocal
  Activating V-Vocal (05:13)
  Pitch (05:25)
  Time (04:30)
  Formants (03:20)
  Dynamics (03:25)
  Pitch to MIDI (04:46)
Mixing
  Signal Flow (03:11)
  Inserts and Sends (06:49)
  Metering (05:11)
  Busses (05:46)
  Track Automation pt. 1 (06:00)
  Track Automation pt. 2 (01:23)
  Clip Automation (04:23)
  Recording Automation (03:49)
  Snapshots (02:19)
ProChannel
  Interface (03:50)
  Dynamics (07:00)
  Equalizer (06:50)
  Tube Sat (05:35)
  Routing Examples (03:38)
Effects
  Organizing Effects (03:59)
  Effects Chains (04:35)
  Sidechaining (04:58)
  Freezing Tracks (06:12)
Dynamics
  Compressors (06:17)
  Boost11 (06:44)
  Gates (04:09)
  Multiband (05:37)
  Leveler and Shaper (07:00)
  Percussion Strip (06:34)
  Vintage Channel (07:04)
Equalization
  Analyst (05:50)
  LP-64 EQ (04:41)
  Sonitus: fx Equilizer (04:29)
Time
  Reverb (07:02)
  Perfect Space (05:49)
  Delays (05:31)
Specialty
  Guitar Effects (04:31)
  Chorus / Phasing / Flanging (06:19)
  Channel Effects (05:49)
  Pitch (03:45)
Instruments
  Session Drummer 3 (05:32)
  Synths (06:39)
  Samplers (06:57)
Notation
  Staff View (05:25)
  Tablature and Lyrics (03:07)
  Printing (03:38)
Step Sequencer
  Using the Step Sequencer (05:47)
  Programming Rhythms (06:47)
Matrix View
  Using the Matrix View (06:36)
  Triggering Cells (05:52)
  Practical Usage (05:08)
Video
  Importing Video Clips (05:43)
  Scoring to Picture (04:09)
  Exporting with Video (05:46)
Surround Sound
  Setting Up Surround Sound (05:44)
  Mixing Surround (05:54)
  Exporting Surround (03:39)
Bouncing Sessions
  Bouncing the Final Mix (04:34)
  Formats (06:31)
  CD and Publisher (05:58)
  Archiving Projects (04:48)
Conclusion
  Review / Final Thoughts (02:45)
Credits
  About the Author (02:52)

Title Information / Pricing

Title: Cakewalk SONAR X1 Producer Edition
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 34218
ISBN: 1-936334-88-7
Release Date: 2011-04-21
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Duration: 9.5 hrs / 113 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: No
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
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