SONAR X3 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide

SONAR X3 POWER! is an all-new edition of this popular guide to Cakewalk’s powerful digital audio workstation, offering full, detailed coverage of the SONAR X3 software. The book’s comprehensive treatment begins with the basics and takes you from setup to final mix with clear, step-by-step instructions and exercises. If you’re a new user, you’ll start at the beginning and learn everything you need to know to use SONAR for recording, editing, producing, mixing, and sharing your music with the world. If you’re already a SONAR user, you’ll learn the details about all the exciting new features in SONAR X3–and you’ll sharpen your workflow and improve your music-making. SONAR X3 POWER! Is the most complete guide to SONAR X3 available, covering everything from working with SONAR files and navigating projects to advanced editing, surround sound, automation, and much more. No matter what genre you’re working in, or what part of the music/audio world you call home, you will benefit from the book’s clear guidance and the wealth of production tips and shortcuts. Build and strengthen your SONAR expertise with SONAR X3 POWER!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 SONAR X3 Basics
Chapter 2 Customizing SONAR X3
Chapter 3 Working with SONAR Projects
Chapter 4 Navigating the SONAR Workspace
Chapter 5 Audio and MIDI Recording
Chapter 6 Editing Basics
Chapter 7 Advanced Editing
Chapter 8 Using Software Synthesizers
Chapter 9 Creating Music with Beats and Loops
Chapter 10 Mixing Music in SONAR
Chapter 11 Exploring Effects Plug-Ins (Part 1)
Chapter 12 Exploring Effects Plug-Ins (Part 2)
Chapter 13 Automation and Control Surfaces
Chapter 14 Export Audio and Burn CDs
Chapter 15 Surround Sound with SONAR
Chapter 16 Standard Music Notation via the Staff View
Chapter 17 The Cakewalk Application Language (CAL) and Sysx
Chapter 18 Audio for Video with SONAR