Sonar X1 Music Pro Guide DVD Tutorial

Cakewalk's flagship program Sonar X1 has been the digital audio workstation of choice for the PC for years. With this latest release Cakewalk raises the bar again by providing everything you need to record compose edit mix and master your compositions ä including the best-sounding virtual instruments and mastering effects found in any digital audio workstation currently on the market.ÞThis new DVD from BCI Media and Hal Leonard takes an in-depth look at the Producer version of Sonar X1 from set-up to mix down and each step in-between. First host Andrew Eisele will show how to navigate the SonarX1 layout. Then you'll learn how to record and import audio and MIDI clips. You'll use Sonar's many on-board MIDI and audio editors to transpose and quantize MIDI edit audio loops and work with MIDI groove clips. You'll work with the latest on-board soft-synths in Sonar X1 and learn how to harness their amazing sounds for your own recordings. When your song is ready you'll be guided through the mixing process learning: how to set up and use a compressor and equalizer; how to insert audio and dynamic effects; how to use time-based effects and even automation techniques. Finally you'll learn how to export your final stereo mix. Along the way Andrew will share many tips and techniques he has learned from teaching Sonar.ÞIf you're using Sonar X1 Producer or Studio edition this DVD is a must-have in your studio]