Sonar 5 Power! - The Comprehensive Guide (Book/CD)

Get the most out of SONAR 5 software with this definitive instructional guide. The SONAR 5 Power! book 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 5 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 MIDI and audio 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 5, including StudioWare, Sysx, and CAL. Wrap things up as you learn how to prepare your completed SONAR project and burn it to a CD. You'll get in-depth lessons on: working with musical projects and creating your own project templates, recording and playing MIDI and audio, editing tools available in SONAR 5, and composing songs using audio sample loops.