Finally got my 2 books today. Feels like Christmas all over again!

To Simon Cann and Scott Garrigus - a big thank you to you both!

For the big learning curve I have in front of me (I got news today that my Sonar 6PE can be collected on Saturday - woohoo!), I can see just by having a quick flick through both books that they are going to be absolutely vital and am so glad to have them.

Thanks to everyone else for recommending these books - top advice!

I truelly cannot wait to get into all of this now (including the download chapters). How will I sleep?

Thank you all again. I really mean that.

Rich

Simon: The Book is on order .
Looking forward to reading it.
Thanks for the info - and the work.

-MDK

edit: it's here!!! it's here!!!
<thumbs through pages> - looks like I'm gonna disappear for awhile...

Got my copy of this and Sonar6 Power today. I skipped Sonar 5 and couldn't just "fake it" to get up to snuff on 6. Also, I really appreciate the basic info on how to get the most out of the Cake instruments. Together, they seem like a bargain with a ton of great info.

And don't forget to surf on over to digifreq! Great place to ask questions and compair notes with others using Sonar.

Hey Guys

I’ve been rather quiet recently for which I do apologise. I hope 2007 got off to a great start for all of you.

Many of you have made some very kind comments about Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User, which are very much appreciated. Thank you all very much.

Rasputin mentions the other thread (which is again highly positive about the book). For those of you who haven’t seen it, you can access it here. However, I do want to come back a couple of points that are made in this other thread.

I disagree that the book is biased to the rgc:audio synths in the way that is suggested (although I hope it is obvious from reading the book that I admire René’s work greatly). The book covers ALL Cakewalk synthesizers at the date of publication without exception. TTS-1 is covered in download chapter 6.

The downloads are a significant and integral part of the book: you will find another 200 plus pages of information there (as well as many program files and samples). If anyone has problems with the downloads, drop me an email (through my web site) and I’ll be pleased to help.

By the way, as a side issue, if you check out the reviews of the book on Amazon (US), you will see that someone called W Liferidge had a problem with the downloads. This person has not got in touch with me, so could I make a public appeal here that they drop me an email and I will try to sort out their download.

The subject of automation is not completely ignored: it is (very) briefly covered in download chapter 1 (for both SONAR and Project5), and there is a brief mention about the synth rack and inserts. However, I do not go into details about SONAR since this is a book about the synthesizers and there is a very good book about SONAR in the form of SONAR Power by Scott Garrigus.

I like the idea of including a CD. There are two reasons why we didn’t do this. First, there is the cost. Second, software gets updated – personally I don’t like the idea of saying “here’s some software, but check that it’s the most up to date version”.

As for your thought that the book is worth $50 bucks, rather than $35, all I can say is wow and thank you!!

Anyway, I hope this clarifies the points that were raised.

All the best

Simon

I ordered mine last night. I can hardly wait for it to get here.

ORIGINAL: Simon_Cann

By the way, as a side issue, if you check out the reviews of the book on Amazon (US), you will see that someone called W Liferidge had a problem with the downloads. This person has not got in touch with me, so could I make a public appeal here that they drop me an email and I will try to sort out their download.

Simon,

I'm having similar problems downloading. Appendix B says "You can get the download package from [Link A] or [Link B]." [Link A] works, but if I follow [Link B] to the download page, the book doesn't appear, and a search for your name or the title returns nothing. Obviously it's not going to stop a determined reader (!), but since the [Link B] caught my eye first, that's where I headed. I'd imagine they can fix the oversight pretty quickly.

Sorry if this is addressed elsewhere in the forums.

Thanks!

I got mine. Both S6 Power and cake synths. The SFZ section in the back was what I'd hoped for.

If I were to have just one wish it would be a spiral binding so the books would lay flat But as it is what I need by way of documentation is right at my finger tips. I always forget important info I don't use very often. Having it all right in front of me is a great resource.

The programming Cakewalk Synths book is great. I have messed around with programming for a long time. Read this and that. I hear certain sounds and just could never come up with them. (although the work of b-rock and others has made a big difference!!) I've read the first 3 chapters and they seem more "systematic" somehow in understanding the sound. Just pushed me over the edge and I look forward to delving into some of the synths that have been a mystery to me like the Z3.

Take care

Wonderful! Thanks Simon.....great book. My copy is sitting a foot away from me right now.

ORIGINAL: b rock

Incredible job on the addendum, Simon. I can't imagine trying to keep everything current with most of the synths in constant flux.

Many thanks for your kind words, Tom.