Here's the official press release that goes out this week...
 
For Immediate Release: Garrigus.com Announces SONAR X3 Power! - The Comprehensive Guide

Garrigus.com has announced the release of the SONAR X3 Power! book (ISBN: 978-1-305-09019-4) by Scott R. Garrigus (author of the Cakewalk SONAR and Sony Sound Forge Power book series). SONAR X3 Power! is the first comprehensive guide to deal exclusively with Cakewalk's SONAR X3 MIDI and digital audio sequencing application.

SONAR X3 POWER! is the all-new edition of this popular guide to Cakewalk's powerful digital audio workstation, offering full, detailed training to help you make the most of SONAR X3. Written for beginners and veterans alike, this book begins with the basics and takes you from setup to final mix with clear, step-by-step instructions and exercises.

If you're a new user, you'll start with the fundamentals and learn to use SONAR for recording, editing, producing, mixing, and sharing your music with the world. If you're an experienced SONAR user, you'll learn the details about all the exciting new features in SONAR X3 -- and you'll fine-tune your workflow and improve your music-making. SONAR X3 POWER! is the most complete guide to SONAR X3 available, covering everything from working with SONAR files and navigating projects to advanced editing, surround sound, automation, and more.

New topics covered include: Comping Record Mode, Comping with the Smart Tool and Comping Tool, Speed Comping, Pitch and Timing Correction with Celemony Melodyne, Custom Track Colors, the new QuadCurve EQ Zoom window, ProChannel Tape Emulator, Tone2 BiFilter2, Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Analog TrackBox, Nomad Factory Blue Verb DRV-2080, Addictive Drums, AAS Strum Acoustic Session, AAS Lounge Lizard Session, and much more. In addition, the SONAR X3a, b, c, d, and e updates are included in this new edition.

SONAR X3 Power! is currently available at an introductory discount off the list price of $49.99. Readers can find more information (including a preview of the book), get updates, as well as place an order by visiting the Garrigus website at: http://www.garrigus.com/


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Hi again Scott,
 
Yes, I'd be happy to write a review after I've had the chance to study the book a little longer. I did get to page 63 today, despite a long day at my paying job :), and have already learned a few things that I didn't know!
 
I keep notes of important points as I go, and have close to a page as of now. I figure that every line or two of notes represents an hour or two of avoided frustration. :)
 
LJ 

Hi!
 
I just purchased your book Sonar X3 Power. On page 364, figure 16.9 you show a piano Staff pane showing a left and right hand partition for piano. If you had looked at the partition morer closely you would have noticed that the full notes range is not available at this time in X3 for either left or right hand partitions. Try it out and see for yourself. I brought this matter up with Cakewalk and awaiting an answer on this glitch. Hope you will follow this up more closely in your next edition.

myconsumerclub
so guys were is the least expensive place to buy this must have tome of essential recording wisdom.
 

The book seems to be available from all of the usual suspects (Amazon, Waterstones, Ebay sellers etc.) for prices ranging between £20 - £30 (the difference between highest and lowest is around the price of a McDonalds Happy Meal).
I appreciate that everyone should want to try to save money where they can but, for me, for something this essential, I'd just go and buy the book a.s.a.p. and skip the burger for the day...
 
Frink.

skinnybones lampshade
Yes, I'd be happy to write a review after I've had the chance to study the book a little longer. I did get to page 63 today, despite a long day at my paying job :), and have already learned a few things that I didn't know! I keep notes of important points as I go, and have close to a page as of now. I figure that every line or two of notes represents an hour or two of avoided frustration. :)

 
Hi Laura... that would be great, thanks very much!
 
Yeah, that's a good strategy. Even though the book can be used as a reference, I always recommend reading it at least once cover-to-cover. That way you don't miss all the tips that are included throughout the text.
 
Scott

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* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://garrigus.com/?PowerBooks
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://digifreq.com/?DigiFreq
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Radisson
I just purchased your book Sonar X3 Power. On page 364, figure 16.9 you show a piano Staff pane showing a left and right hand partition for piano. If you had looked at the partition morer closely you would have noticed that the full notes range is not available at this time in X3 for either left or right hand partitions. Try it out and see for yourself. I brought this matter up with Cakewalk and awaiting an answer on this glitch. Hope you will follow this up more closely in your next edition.

Hi Radisson... it sounds like you may have found a bug. You'll definitely have to discuss that with Cakewalk. Fixing bug in their software is totally up to them. I don't work for Cakewalk. I'm just an author that writes about their software.
 
Thanks for reading my book!
 
Scott

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* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://garrigus.com/?PowerBooks
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://digifreq.com/?DigiFreq
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://newtechreview.com/?NewTechReview

Frink
I appreciate that everyone should want to try to save money where they can but, for me, for something this essential, I'd just go and buy the book a.s.a.p. and skip the burger for the day... Frink.

Hear, hear! I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.
 
Thanks, Frink!
 
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus - http://garrigus.com - SONAR X3 Power! - http://garrigus.com/?SonarX3Power
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://garrigus.com/?PowerBooks
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://digifreq.com/?DigiFreq
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://newtechreview.com/?NewTechReview

Roll call! Have you gotten your copy of SONAR X3 Power! yet?
 
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus - http://garrigus.com - SONAR X3 Power! - http://garrigus.com/?SonarX3Power
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://garrigus.com/?PowerBooks
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://digifreq.com/?DigiFreq
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://newtechreview.com/?NewTechReview

My last version of Cakewalk was Home Studio 9 before moving to Mac and Logic Studio. With my recent move back to the WinPC platform and ditching the Mac, I promptly grabbed Music Creator with all the sound packs and upgraded to Sonar X3 from there. 
 
Wow, Sonar certainly looks different...so I needed "THE" book. Amazon says Sonar X3 Power should arrive in 2 days.
 
Can't wait to get back in the Cakewalk groove. It's been awhile. Glad the author hangs out here. :)
 
Glenn

GBO323
Wow, Sonar certainly looks different...so I needed "THE" book. Amazon says Sonar X3 Power should arrive in 2 days. Can't wait to get back in the Cakewalk groove. It's been awhile. Glad the author hangs out here. :)
 
Glenn

Hey Glenn... Welcome back to Windows and SONAR. Definitely lots of changes, but you'll get used to them. It'll be a fun experience and I hope you enjoy "THE" book while working with SONAR. Also, (if you have time), could you post a review up on Amazon after you've had a chance to look at the book?
 
Thanks very much!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus - http://garrigus.com - SONAR X3 Power! - http://garrigus.com/?SonarX3Power
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://garrigus.com/?PowerBooks
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://digifreq.com/?DigiFreq
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://newtechreview.com/?NewTechReview