Hi Craig. This post actually reminded me to order the second big book (which I just did). Thanks. 
Paul

I just bought it and oh WOW there is a ton of stuff!

In this new book, the examples and techniques you describe use only plugins included in CbB?
 
What if I own also pugs that were included in Sonar?
 
My case: I own Sonar X2 Producer. What would be best for me to purchase: both older books or the new one?

PopStarWannabe
In this new book, the examples and techniques you describe use only plugins included in CbB?

 
Yes, it's CbB-specific.
 

What if I own also pugs that were included in Sonar?
 
My case: I own Sonar X2 Producer. What would be best for me to purchase: both older books or the new one?

 
Great question! I'd recommend downloading CbB (it really is better than the older versions). If you leave X2 Producer on your system, CbB will recognize the various plug-ins. So, the two SONAR books would be most relevant to you. There is some Platinum-specific material, like about Melodyne, but I'd estimate that if you use CbB, at least 85% of the two older books will be relevant.
 

Purchased. Thanks Craig.
 

Bought it! Thank you Craig.

For those considering, I got both some time ago, it's a Bible, takes you to the next level, inspires new song ideas. Definitely worth more than I paid for

Got it, Craig!  Thanks!

A bit expensive now for £ buyers especially as it's only a PDF.

fitzj
A bit expensive now for £ buyers especially as it's only a PDF.

What does it cost in pounds? In the US it's $19.95, which would be (I think) 16 pounds?
 
Bear in mind it's over 400 pages, and even though it has the same basic material as the first two books, there was a lot of editing involved to make it CbB-specific, update screen shots, etc. I hired a copy editor for this one, it took her two weeks. I have to at least make enough to cover the expenses.
 
If it wasn't a PDF, the shipping for a 400-page book would cost more than the book itself :)  Also the cost of color printing on almost every page would be astronomical. I offered it to a book publisher, but they said "no way." They're probably smarter than I am