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Using the Cakewalk SONAR AudioSnap Feature

Using the Cakewalk Session Drummer 2 Virtual Instrument

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SONAR 8 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.

New topics covered include: TS-64 Transient Shaper plug-in, TL-64 Tube Leveler plug-in, Beatscape, Dimension Pro, Channel Tools plug-in, Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 LE, TruePianos Amber Module VSTi plug-in, Instrument track, Loop Explorer enhancements, Arm tracks during playback/recording, Insert Send Assistant, Exclusive Solo mode, Solo Override, Live input bounce, Clip selection groups, Aim Assist line, Free Edit Tool, Quick Group enhancement, Edit tools enhancements, and much more.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. MIDI and Digital Audio Basics
• Chapter 2. Getting Started with SONAR
• Chapter 3. Customizing SONAR 8
• 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. Take Your SONAR 8 Project to CD
  
  Bonus material on companion website
  
  
• Chapter 14. Surround Sound
• Chapter 15. Making Sheet Music
• Chapter 16. Studio Control with StudioWare and SYSX
• Chapter 17. CAL 101
  
• Chapter 18. Advanced CAL Techniques
• Appendix A: Backing up Your Project Files
• Appendix B: Producing for Multimedia and the Web
  

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