SONAR X1 - Beginner Level

Cakewalk's flagship program, SONAR X1 has been the digital audio workstation of choice for the PC for years. With this latest release, Cakewalk raises the bar again by providing everything you need to record, compose, edit, mixand master your compositions – including the best-sounding virtual instruments and mastering effects found in any digital audio workstation currently on the market.

This new DVD from BCI Media and Hal Leonard takes anin-depth look at the Producer version of SONAR X1, from set-up to mix down and each step in-between. First, host Andrew Eisele will show how to navigate the SonarX1 layout. Then, you'll learn how to record and import audio andMIDI clips. You'll use SONAR's many on-board MIDI and audio editors to transpose and quantize MIDI, edit audio loops, and work with MIDI groove clips. You'll work with the latest on-board soft-synths in SONAR X1 and learn how toharness their amazing sounds for your own recordings. When your song is ready, you'll be guided through the mixing process, learning: how to set up and use a compressor and equalizer; how to insert audio and dynamic effects; howto use time-based effects, and even automation techniques. Finally, you'll learn how to export your final stereo mix. Along the way, Andrew will share many tips and techniques he has learned from teaching SONAR.

If you'reusing SONAR X1 Producer or Studio edition, this DVD is a must-have in your studio!