winip
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Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
I've been using Sonar or a version thereof since Cakewalk 3 or something like that. I finally broke down and decided to see what Sonar 7 Power! was all about. I have had it for 3 days now, and have gone through it page by page. AMAZING - finally someone who knows how to write a manual that takes nothing for granted. Everything you ever wanted to know about SONAR is here, and in so much detail that even I am getting my head around things that baffled me before. It looks like I'll be ordering a copy of the Sound Forge equivalent once I've made my way through this. Thanks Scott for this superlative text!!!!!
Paul
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 12:28:04
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I especially like that passage:
"Normalization, a process made by an idiot, full of sound an fury, signifying nothing."
Classic Scottspeare
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 12:28:18
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 13:22:34
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Ha! "What light through yonder Sonar monitor breaks?"  No, I don't think I can be compared to Shakespeare, but I do understand what you mean. There are a lot of dry manuals out there. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments about my work! By the way, Paul, don't forget to download the extra bonus chapters... And be sure to check out my free music technology newsletter (if you haven't already): http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Thanks! Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 13:34:47
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"And therefore, since I cannot prove a Sonarite,
To entertain these fair well-spoken days,
I am determined to prove a Cubase user
And hate the idle pleasures of these days."
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 13:43:47
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What kind of information is in the book that is not in this forum, or is not (buried) in the OEM manual? Or is it the book format that is the selling point?
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 13:53:32
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What kind of information is in the book that is not in this forum, or is not (buried) in the OEM manual? Or is it the book format that is the selling point? You could probably find the same info buried in the OEM manual or by searching the forum, assuming you are a very patient person and not too concerned about spending your time researching software issues rather than making music. Scott's book presents the information more succinctly, more clearly, and it's much easier to find! E.g., if you're wondering, "To bus, or not to bus -- that is the question?", or "My audio files, my audio files, wherefore art thou clicking and stuttering?", you'll find the answer quickly.
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garrigus
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 14:18:17
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There's also information in there that you won't find in the manual... info about file setup, each audio effect, each soft synth, etc. It is NOT a manual rehash as some people may think. My books are written to be used in conjunction with the manual. Thanks! Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 14:21:31
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Scott
Do your books go into **why** you would want to do something? Or is it mainly **how**?
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garrigus
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 15:12:45
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Hi Cityrat, I would say yes, if I understand your question... Sonar 7 Power shows you how to use Sonar and all of its various features. It explains what they are and why you would want to use them, however... if you're looking for a detailed book on home recording concepts or mixing, you would still need to read some other books to get a well-rounded education. Home recording it too vast a subject for any one book. I'll put it this way... anyone using Sonar can benefit from reading the book, but this one book isn't going to teach you everything you need to know about home or pro recording. Also, there's a detailed TOC plus chapter excerpts, etc. available at my site... Thanks! Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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winip
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 17:16:15
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Just wondering if Sound Forge Power is of the same quality. I bought Sonar Power from Amazon for a very reasonable price (loving that Canadian dollar now), but I haven't checked into Sound Forge yet.
Who knows it may rival Josef Conrad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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garrigus
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 17:30:36
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Hi Paul, Yes, I wrote the Sound Forge Power books as well. They provide the same format and quality as the Sonar Power books. Thanks! Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 18:46:53
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Agree with everything, "to have or not to have is the question, but to not have is just plain stupid!"
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 19:07:36
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"Sit down awhile And let us once again assail your ears That are so fortified against our Sonar What we two nights have seen dropouts" "Well, sit we down And let us hear Scott speak of this.......Sonar"
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garrigus
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 21:24:31
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Ah... now that's real Shakespeare... Steve and Silver Dragon and Agincourtdb need to team up and write the first, original SONAR play. We could get the Cakewalk team to act out all the different parts and bring the show to Broadway!  Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/05 23:05:51
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Alas, poor Garrigus
I knew him well.
He was a man of infinite text....
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/06 09:02:17
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Ha! Good one, Phil! I think I'll have that written on my tombstone. Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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winip
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/06 09:05:32
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Now this is what they call "word of mouth" advertising - certainly well deserved!!
Paul
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/06 11:31:24
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The Sonar power books are literally excellent! Period. Where shall we mix again. ProTools, Sonar or Cubase?
Where the motorboating's gone. Where dropouts are lost and won.
That will be ere the set of sun.
Where the place?
Upon the heath. There to mix with Sonar.
I come, Garrigus!
Cakewalk calls.
Anon.
Fair is foul and foul is fair.
Hover through the fog and filthy air.
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/06 15:22:48
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Hey Scott, OT, I know, but, after years of being a Wavelab user, I just ordered Sound Forge 9 from Amazon.com and I noticed that the Power series currently only goes up to version 8. Do you have plans to publish a Sound Forge 9 Power book anytime soon? btw, Sonar 7 Power also fell into my shopping cart while I was placing my order, my 3rd book of yours. 
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/06 17:28:00
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Hey Jnz -- Are a poet as well as a musician? Nice verse... thanks! Hey Dave -- No, there won't be a SF9 Power book. I may do something else, but not sure. Thanks! Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/06 18:48:26
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"What light through yonder Sonar monitor breaks?" So no likelihood of a special edition in iambic pentameters then? Capriciously, Laurence
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/07 11:29:42
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ORIGINAL: epillarbox
"What light through yonder Sonar monitor breaks?"
So no likelihood of a special edition in iambic pentameters then?
Capriciously,
Laurence
Hmm... I'm not sure how well that would sell... Scott -- Scott R. Garrigus - Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series. Get Sonar 7 Power & Sound Forge 8 Power - Today! Go to: http://www.garrigus.com/ Publisher of DigiFreq - free music technology newsletter. Win a free SoundTech Audio or MIDI to USB Cable, go to: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/ Publisher of NewTechReview - free consumer technology newsletter. Win a free WWF Slam Cam digital camera, go to: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/07 11:53:56
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If Scott is the new Shakespeare, and I do think his stuff is great, then what are the Roland manuals? Graffiti written by Romans in the desert sands of Egypt?
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winip
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/07 12:51:42
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Not really, because there are people around who can actually read Roman graffiti!!!!
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jnz
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/08 11:01:32
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Hey Jnz -- Are a poet as well as a musician? Nice verse... thanks! lol - I'm just a musician, not a poet, but sometimes I am good at plagirising some quotes from Macbeth...
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RE: Sonar 7 Power - Shakespeare of Manuals
2008/02/08 17:57:04
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Heh Scott,
Im sick and tired of reading manuals that tell you what a programme does but does not explain how to do it.PRESUMPTION is their biggest failure.Im going to order SONAR Power NOW.by the way will it explain how to use Battery 3 in Sonar 7 using the drum manager and the step sequencer while keeping the drum tracks seperate(kick ,snare etc)
Michael .
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