Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end

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2014/04/05 18:57:22 (permalink)

Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end

We are thinking of producing a video (or series of videos) of a step by step production using Sonar X3.
The idea is to record a song from scratch. From the time the band arrives to the studio 'till the song is done.
This would be made by me and our senior engineer FP and would consist of:
- Setting up the studio;
- Routing;
- Choosing the mics;
- Arranging;
- Recording a live band;
- Overdubbing;
- Tweeking;
- Mixing;
- Mastering.
I wonder if this would be useful for you and what specific topics you would like to be included.
More about us here:
http://ekayaproductions.com/index.php/staff
 
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joni
 
 


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    robert_e_bone
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/05 19:52:39 (permalink)
    I would LOVE such a video, for lots of reasons.
     
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/05 20:14:03 (permalink)
    I can see this being more that one video right?
     
    That would be a big undertaking. Useful? Yes.
     
    How popular it would be would depend on how detail and thorough it would be.
    post edited by Grem - 2014/04/05 20:23:03

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/05 20:24:03 (permalink)
    I'd watch it...or them...

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/05 20:39:51 (permalink)
    This would be awesome! Please, do it!



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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 09:39:20 (permalink)
    How about a few chapters on MIDI for those of us who add MIDI parts to a live band and/or use MIDI exclusively.

    The reason people say the vinyl sounds better is because the music was better.
     
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 09:48:18 (permalink)
    The only thing I am missing in your list is "Editing". 
    This is such a chalange, Im wondering if it will ever come out and what the price is going to be?
     
    Good Luck
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 12:17:54 (permalink)
    Awesome.... bring it on!  I always take the opportunity to learn how others work and it always leads to an experiment, an improvement, or a lesson learned.

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 12:25:35 (permalink)
    This would be incredible, please do it.

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 16:41:53 (permalink)
    Thank you for the support. I think that this will be a fun project to do and it's god to know a lot of you are interested.
    The idea is not to ale a video tutorial about sonar alone. For this, there are videos already. My idea is to make a video of a real productions and show you how we deal with the different challenges...
    Of course, we will cover a lot of Sonar features along the way, but many will be left out.
    We have to decide if you are going to include third party plugins or only Sonar's plugs…We love waves and had plugs, but I am afraid that if we use them we will leave some of you guys behind...
    What do you guys think? Your feedback is very important. 
    Well, there are these little issues that need to be addressed...
    I plan to shoot the video asap. I will let you know when we start and what kind of music will be.
     
    Grem
    I can see this being more that one video right?
    That would be a big undertaking. Useful? Yes.
    How popular it would be would depend on how detail and thorough it would be.



    Grem, yes it will probably be a series of videos. I don't want to make restrictions in its length. As I mentioned before, this will be a real production (not in real time of course, we will edit out the dead moments…)
    The detail will depend on the music type, edit needed, mix etc...
     
    MarioD
    How about a few chapters on MIDI for those of us who add MIDI parts to a live band and/or use MIDI exclusively.

    Yes MarioD, it will definitely have midi on it…lots of it. 
     
    cowboydan
    The only thing I am missing in your list is "Editing". 
    This is such a chalange, Im wondering if it will ever come out and what the price is going to be?

    I missed that. I posted this while spending the weekend on the beach.
    I don't have my detailed plan here with me. Of course it will have a lot of EDITING...
     
    To everybody that showed interest, I will keep you posted.
     
    take care,
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 16:56:52 (permalink)
    cowboydan,
    Yes this will come before X4 comes out ;-)
    We don't know the price yet. We will announce it as soon as we have everything lined up.
    cowboydan
    This is such a chalange, Im wondering if it will ever come out and what the price is going to be?
    Good Luck





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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 22:04:38 (permalink)
    djoni sounds like a good idea. Yes a production from beginning to end. Just to see how others do it would be an education. I was just thinking today that my organizational skills leave a lot to be desired. I find my self looking at something I did last year and thinking "WTF was I doing?" LOL
     
    Anyway as for as the plugs to use I would suggest to use Sonar plugs. Even though most plugs should have the same design/concepts, when I see something familiar I understand quicker. Example is FBB video on Rapture. There were parts in there where I had to go back over quiet a few times just to see what I was doing wrong, because I didn't get it right even looking at the video!! So having the same plug (Rapture) that he was using, enabled me to go back and see that I missed something that I just didn't pick up the first, second, even third time!
     
    Not trying to make a case for anything, just passing on my experiences.

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/06 22:04:38 (permalink)
    djoni sounds like a good idea. Yes a production from beginning to end. Just to see how others do it would be an education. I was just thinking today that my organizational skills leave a lot to be desired. I find my self looking at something I did last year and thinking "WTF was I doing?" LOL
     
    Anyway as for as the plugs to use I would suggest to use Sonar plugs. Even though most plugs should have the same design/concepts, when I see something familiar I understand quicker. Example is FBB video on Rapture. There were parts in there where I had to go back over quiet a few times just to see what I was doing wrong, because I didn't get it right even looking at the video!! So having the same plug (Rapture) that he was using, enabled me to go back and see that I missed something that I just didn't pick up the first, second, even third time!
     
    Not trying to make a case for anything, just passing on my experiences.

    Grem

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/04/07 16:41:03 (permalink)
    I'd watch....I love watching other people's workflow. Always pick up something new.
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/05/07 23:57:51 (permalink)
    bring it on ! it would be very useful for me :)
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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/05/08 21:43:58 (permalink)
    Apart from seeing how you guys use Sonar's features and tools, it's always interesting to see someone else's methodology/process from start to finish. I'd watch for sure, keep us posted.

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    Re: Sonar Video Tutorial - Production from beginning to end 2014/05/08 21:52:42 (permalink)
    This is something I am very interested in. Great idea.

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