patm300e
 
I started one in the Techniques column...
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Mixing-Practice-m3537464.aspx
 
Did not get a lot of takers, but the ones that did do the mixes did an awesome job!
Also there are links to several projects where you can download the tracks, stems or finished project.

Thanks for this link (and the linked links to which it links).  I have been looking for this sort of resource. Once again, the Sonar Forum proves to be about the most useful of all my bookmarks.

telecharge
I understood the videos to be supplement, not a replacement.

And you are absolutely right, at least as far as my suggestion was concerned. Take the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stl98-iEtbY
 
Now, Spanish is in no way shape or form my first language. But I can tell you, this video is the best Sonar installation video (using Command Center) I have ever seen. The video is educational, and fun (I love the game play during installation). Cakewalk could take a tip (or 6 or 10) from this guy, and produce, at the very least, a comparable installation explanation. They could describe the process in text (like an ezine article), and embed a video showing the process. Just like this guy.  I'm tempted to recommend this video be made a forum "sticky". At least our Spanish speaking brothers and sisters would have a beautiful, full explanation of how installing Sonar with the Command Center works. Of course, it would be much better if Cakewalk produced a similarly comprehensive installation article and video, and posted same on this site.
 

Earwax
Now, Spanish is in no way shape or form my first language. But I can tell you, this video is the best Sonar installation video (using Command Center) I have ever seen.

This is indeed a great video, thanks for the link. I know enough Spanish to recognize this is a fine example of what an educational video should be. It's not just that he knows what he's talking about, he seems like someone who would be a fun hang 
 
There's also what I see as a purity of attitude. He doesn't have an agenda, he's not out to impress anyone or show how cool he is...which of course means that he's genuinely cool.
 
 

patm300e

mudgel
A mix competition. Kudos could be a prize rather some material object.
A mix could be a regular part.

I started one in the Techniques column...
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Mixing-Practice-m3537464.aspx
 
Did not get a lot of takers, but the ones that did do the mixes did an awesome job!
Also there are links to several projects where you can download the tracks, stems or finished project.

I thought considering it seemed on the spur of the moment and had absolutely no promotion at all that it did pretty good.

I didn't take part as I wanted to be an unbiased observer to see how it went.
If it was connected to something, I don't know, perhaps a monthly ezine that gets released with each monthly update. Oh that's right, that ezine s been discontinued.
Never mind, I think it should be connected to Sonars opening page in any case. In any case it will take a lot mor thinking I guess. Considering that Cakewalk pulled this one because of a format I think it will take some convincing t get them onboard with anything, especially driven by the members instead of just consumed by the members.
Need a much bigger and wider conversation.

Very sorry to see these end. I was late to discover them, but once I read one, I searched out, downloaded, and read all the others. Excellent work - I hope to see it brought back in a new format.
 

What eZine?
 
Juuust kidding... Thanks Craig for your efforts. I prefer written information about new features compared to videos.

Update: The feedback here has been extremely helpful. I've had some conversations with Cakewalk the past two days, and plans are being formulated that IMHO will incorporate what you liked about the eZine, but also expand on it. We're hoping to nail this down in time for the May update.
 
I knew people enjoyed the eZine, but didn't realize how many people considered it such an important component of the monthly update. So thanks for letting your voices be heard...Cakewalk truly does listen.
 

Good to know. Thanks for the update, Craig.

Great news. With all the updates it's cool to have someone competent walking us through.

Anderton
...I've had some conversations with Cakewalk the past two days, and plans are being formulated that IMHO will incorporate what you liked about the eZine, but also expand on it. ....

That's a good thing!
 
Walt