SONAR 7 Power!
By Scott Garrigus
Published by Course Technology

Get the most out of SONAR with the definitive guidebook! SONAR Power! picks up where the manual leaves off, teaching you how to dig deep into the program with step-by-step examples and exercises. From initially customizing SONAR to creating and producing a surround sound mix, you'll learn everything you need to know to make your composing and recording sessions run more smoothly. Learn about audio and MIDI effects and how to use them in offline and real-time situations. Explore mixing music via software and discover how much control you can have when you're using an on-screen software mixer. Take a look at the advanced features of SONAR, including AudioSnap, Active Controller Technology (ACT), and Session Drummer 2. Wrap things up as you learn how to prepare your completed SONAR project and burn it to a CD.

Table of Contents:

• 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
  

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