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Cakewalk SONAR 8/8.5 Producer Edition Tutorials

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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)

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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Cakewalk SONAR 8/8.5 Producer Edition
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 34054
ISBN: 1-935320-80-7
Duration: 10 hrs / 104 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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