I just realized that I've been a consumer/beneficiary of Mr. Anderton's work for many years in many formats, tho I may not have always been aware of it as such. I will continue to do so, but now will search it out with more specificity. 
If CW leans more on video for updates ( and some of these are quite good as far as content) I hope they put some thought to organization. I find looking for info on specific features in video to be a mish-mash, with too much time wasted on outdated information of simply info that is tied to old versions. 
I love the rolling update model, but it does present some unique challenges; I hope Mr Anderton's input is greatly involved in how those challenges are met.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!
PDF PDF PDF!
BTW: Thanks for the Update of the PDF-manual of Sonar!!!!!
 
Or: A good documentation is a key indicator of software quality. That is not reduced to the code itself. The improved help system last year was one of the most important updates, at least from my point of view. The new PDF version of the manual is gold! 2762 pages!
 
I don't want new features just teased in a YT video from some cool & funny guys. It is way more important to explain how to use the features in detail.
 
That is why the eZine & Friday tipps are so great: There is always a use-case for a feature which helps to figure out what I can do. The eZine was the source of information when travelling around to know what to do at the weekend. Combined with the great forum I have a chance to learn enough to utelize the software the right way (for me).
 
 
 

melmyers
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The only problem with the EZine is the fact that Cakewalk didn't make it available directly from the Command Center with program updates. I'll be monitoring to see if Cakewalk provides us with a true improvement...or just needless change that provides us with less information than we'd like. 

I think it is an interesting point... kind of integrating the "What's new" webpage into the command center.
 
BTW I loved the ezine, so expectations are high for the future... without adding too much pressure on our Anderton friend. We wish him to remain healthy AND to have the opportunity to have some more family time than last year... ;-)

I'd like to see an editorial committee formed by forum members to publish a monthly ezine.

Obviously the release notes are Cakewalks and no-one else's, but there's information similar to what was in the ezine that could be provided by the members.

There's no reason we couldn't "Follow a project from start to finish"and provide all the elements necessary. We can do reviews, tips and tricks with Sonar you name it.

We do a lot of grunt work in providing help on the forum, beta testing, early access testing, maintain a resource library of Sonar utilities created by members, create new Themes and forum hosts (moderators).

An editorial committee could keep it all straight and make sure the quality and integrity of the finished product meets Cakewalks standards.

That's an extensive voluntary involvement by people commited to the success of Sonar and the people who use it. Why not tap into the membership to create something unique to the industry thereby elevating everyone in this community.

Mudgel, I really appreciate your "can-do" spirit. I actually did reach out to some SONARians, and both Jerry Gerber and SubtleArts submitted "Anatomy of a SONAR Project" articles. They were great additions to the eZine.
 
My main concern over your proposal is actually getting contributions. Any kind of venture like the eZine requires a fanatical devotion to hitting deadlines, so while people may have the best of intentions, reality often intrudes unless there's a paycheck involved 
 
However, because of the community input in this thread, I feel a responsibility to come up with a proposal for something that would be a logical (and welcome) successor to the eZine. When I do, I'll present it to Cakewalk and see what they think. One of my goals will be to, as you said so eloquently, "tap into the membership to create something unique to the industry thereby elevating everyone in this community"...but do so in a way that contributors do it out of enjoyment, not because it's an obligation.
 

So in that vein...
 
Congratulations!! Anyone reading this is the "Editorial Director" of the next-gen Cakewalk eZine. What would you like to see, specifically if there are things that weren't in the late, great predecessor? Also, would you like to see more of individual features (e.g., more reviews, more techniques articles, more "Anatomy of a SONAR Project," etc.)?
 

Anderton
My main concern over your proposal is actually getting contributions. Any kind of venture like the eZine requires a fanatical devotion to hitting deadlines, so while people may have the best of intentions, reality often intrudes unless there's a paycheck involved 

Yep, this has been my experience with several international online collaborations. People talk a good game, but when it comes time for the rubber to meet the road, they don't deliver.

Anderton
So in that vein...
 
Congratulations!! Anyone reading this is the "Editorial Director" of the next-gen Cakewalk eZine. What would you like to see, specifically if there are things that weren't in the late, great predecessor? Also, would you like to see more of individual features (e.g., more reviews, more techniques articles, more "Anatomy of a SONAR Project," etc.)?
 

I dunno Craig. As you can see from the feedback in this thread, there was so little wrong with the ezine, that it would be tough to improve it very much. One thing I would like to see, though, is embedded video links accompanying the articles. There are so many videos on YTube for Sonar, many by community members. Many technical articles that appeared in the past ezines could have benefited from video links - with videos illustrating the subject matter in detail. Just a thought.........
 
P.S. Personally, I think it would be cool if a comprehensive article and video was produced involving Sonar installation in graphic detail - what can/cannot be done (including, yes, any and all custom installation options), and how to do it. I know John started a Command Center How-To thread that I thought was going to be in the ezine (then again, maybe it was and I missed it).

I like the idea of a multimedia magazine -- to use an old-fashioned term. What do the kids call it these days? Immersive experience something-something...

As long as Cake provides good text-based release notes for every update I'll be happy.