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.
Introduction to Sonar 8
Introduction Version Options New Features
New in Version 8.5 pt. 1 New in Version 8.5 pt. 2 New in Version 8.5 pt. 3 Audio Settings
General Tab Advanced Tab Drivers Tab
Preferences
Global Options
Project Options
Key Bindings
Visual Optimization
Menus
Menus pt. 1
Menus pt. 2
Menus pt. 3
Menu Customization
Track View
The basics of Track View
Types of Tracks
The Track Header
Piano Roll View
PRV in the Track View
PRV Tools pt. 1
PRV Tools pt. 2
Staff View
Using the Staff View
Notation
Parts & Pages
Step Sequencer View
Programming the Step Sequencer
Controller Lane
Using with Clips & Synths
Console View
Routing in the Console View
The Console Equalizer
Additional Buttons
Working in the Console View
Synth Rack & Loop Explorer
Using the Synth Rack
Freezing Tracks pt. 1
Freezing Tracks pt. 2
The Loop Explorer View
Other Views
Video
Big Counter
Surround Sound
Miscellaneous
MIDI
Sonar as a Sequencer
Recording & Editing MIDI
Quantization
MIDI Effects pt. 1
MIDI Effects pt. 2
MIDI Effects pt. 3
Audio
Basic Audio Editing
Clip Properties
Processing Menu pt. 1
Processing Menu pt. 2
Clip Conversions
Audio Snap
Activating Audio Snap
Transients
Using Audio Snap
Drum Replacement
Groove Clip Looping
Activation Groove Clip Looping
Optimizing Clips
Using Groove Clip Looping
V-Vocal
Adjusting Pitch
Adjusting Time
Other Features
Automation
Track Based Automation
Clip Based Automation
Recording & Drawing Automation
Effects
Dynamic Processors pt. 1
Dynamic Processors pt. 2
Dynamic Processors pt. 3
Spectrum Effects pt. 1
Spectrum Effects pt. 2
Spectrum Effects pt. 3
Time Effects pt. 1
Time Effects pt. 2
Time Effects pt. 3
Sonitus pt. 1
Sonitus pt. 2
Soft Synths
Dimension Pro
BeatScape
TTS-1
Cyclone
DXi2
Pentagon I
PSYN II
Roland Groovesynth
RXP
DropZone
Rapture LE
Session Drummer 2
z3ta+
True Piano
Song Project
Tempo & Key Signature
Mixing pt. 1
Mixing pt. 2
Mixing pt. 3
Mixing pt. 4
Exporting & Mastering
Finalizing the Mix
Export the Mix
Mastering
Sonar Tools for Sharing
Archiving the Project
Control Surfaces
Setting Up a Surface
Cakewalk Options
ACT Learn Mode
Conclusion
Wrap Up
Author Bio