Sonar 7 Power! : The Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

Description

Covering both Studio and Producer Editions, Sonar 7 Power! is the seventh edition of the best-selling Sonar Power book series providing detailed training for Cakewalk's Sonar 7 music recording software. Written for both new users and veteran upgraders alike, Sonar 7 Power! walks you through all of the features of the software with step-by-step instructions and exercises. New users will start at the beginning and learn everything they need to know to use Sonar 7 for recording, editing, producing, mixing, and bringing their music to the masses. Upgraders will learn about all the new features in Sonar 7 as well as enhancements to existing features that may affect their current production workflow. New topics covered include: Flexible PRV Tools, PRV Microscope Mode, MIDI Data Lanes, EQ Settings Copy, Step Sequencer, CD Ripping/Burning, Sidechaining, Using External Hardware, Boost 11 Maximizer, Linear Phase EQ, Linear Phase Compressor, Dimension LE, Rapture LE, DropZone, Z3TA+, and more.
   

Chapter 1. MIDI and Digital Audio Basics

Chapter 2. Getting Started with SONAR

Chapter 3. Customizing SONAR

Chapter 4. Working with Projects

Chapter 5. Getting Around in SONAR

Chapter 6. Recording and Playback

Chapter 7. Editing Basics

Chapter 8. Exploring the Editing Tools

Chapter 9. Composing with Loops

Chapter 10. Software Synthesis

Chapter 11. Exploring Effects

Chapter 12. Mixing it Down

Chapter 13. Making Sheet Music

Chapter 14. Studio Control with StudioWare and SysEx

Chapter 15. CAL 101

Chapter 16. Advanced CAL Techniques

Chapter 17. Take Your SONAR Project to CD

Appendix A: Sample Project Roadmap - From Recording to Mixdown
Appendix B: Backing up Your Project Files
Appendix C: Producing for Multimedia and the Web
Appendix D: SONAR Resources on the Web