Cakewalk Tech Night

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User Forums enable people who are interested in getting more out of SONAR and other Cakewalk products to attend live, hands-on demonstrations held by official Cakewalk representatives. Users get a detailed demonstration of the product and an overview of the featured topic. In addition, an open group discussion and Q&A session provide for discussion and clarification of related issues. User forums are also a good way to meet other Cakewalk users in the area and exchange ideas. How can I attend? User forums are free, and occur monthly at locations throughout the U.S. New locations are being added regularly, so please check this page often. Registered and non-registered users alike are welcome to attend.

California - Los Angeles
Date: TBD
Location: Musician's Institute, 1655 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood, CA 90028, Room 335
Topics: TBD

Massachusetts - Boston
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Northeastern University, 115 Forsyth St., Boston, MA, Ryder Hall, Room 217 SH (click here for a map)
Topic: New format!! Brush up on SONAR basics from 7-7:30. Perfect for any beginner interested in learning the critical basics. From 7:30-9 Bill Jackson will be covering MIDI implementation inside of SONAR. Everything from clicking notes in a staff, editing in the Piano Roll view and even using the new step sequencer in SONAR 7. Bill will also be on hand to answer any Cakewalk related question.

New York - NYC
Date: TBD
Location: Guitar Center Manhattan, 25 West 14th St., New York City, NY

Canada - Ontario
Date: April 8, 2008, 7:00 PM
Location: Versailles Convention Centre, 6721 Edwards Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, 905 362-9707
Topics: SONAR Workflow & Music Production - Take your music production to the next level with Robin Kelly from Cakewalk at the Sonar Workflow & Music Production Masterclass. If you are a music production software user, attending the class will teach you valuable workflow enhancements to Cakewalk's acclaimed SONAR audio production software, including hardware interfacing with EDIROL's M-16DX Digital Mixer.

Canada - Quebec
Date: April 10, 2008, 7:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn de l'Aéroport de Montréal, 6700 Transcanadienne, Pointe Claire, Quebec, 905 362-9707
Topics: l'Atelier de rythme de travail et production musicale - Laissez Robin Kelly de Cakewalk amener votre production musicale à un niveau supérieur durant l'Atelier de rythme de travail et production musicale. Si vous utilisez des logiciels de production musicale, cet atelier vous permettra d'améliorer considérablement votre rythme de travail grâce au populaire logiciel de production audio SONAR, y compris l'interface qui fonctionne avec le mixeur numérique M-16DX d'EDIROL.

Canada - British Columbia
Date: April 22, 2008, 7:00 PM
Location: Best Western Richmond Inn, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, British Columbia, 604 270-6626
Topics: SONAR Workflow & Music Production - Take your music production to the next level with Brandon Ryan from Cakewalk at the Sonar Workflow & Music Production Masterclass. If you are a music production software user, attending the class will teach you valuable workflow enhancements to Cakewalk's acclaimed SONAR audio production software, including hardware interfacing with EDIROL's M-16DX Digital Mixer.

What are Some Sample Topics for Future Forums?
Each month a wide variety of technology topics that are directly related to your experience with Cakewalk products will be covered. Each meeting will focus on a new topic. Users are encouraged to submit their own ideas for future topics.

Topics covered include (but are not limited to):

• Building a home studio with Cakewalk software
• Basic home studio setups with SONAR
• Music and sound production on the PC desktop with Cakewalk software
• Recording/Mixing and delivering your music projects with Cakewalk software
• Basic to advanced MIDI and Digital Audio recording and editing techniques
• Cakewalk applications for the guitar player with Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro
• Automatable plug-ins
• Using DXi soft synths
• Working with loops
• Tips, tricks, and other cool stuff

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Web Resources

Cakewalk Users - takeadvantage of the many resources available to you from the comfort of your home.

Lessons, Tips, and Tricks - Helpful hints and information to help you get the most out of your Cakewalk product.
Newsgroups - Interact with other users in these virtual forums tailored specifically for your Cakewalk product.
Technical Documents - Detailed papers on many Cakewalk related topics.
Open Audio Hardware Guide - Find out which sound card is best for you!
Home Recording Books - Expand your knowledge and unleash your creative flow with this helpful series on home recording.