Amazon UK are now expecting to deliver by beginning of May-(ish). Nice.

rcrees
Scott, feel free to quote me any time, anywhere.  Thanks for the heads up about Publisher. I actually signed up for SoundCloud, but I want to have my own site... my only issue is figuring out how to make my samples play without opening a separate window (quicktime, windows media player, etc)  and then having to close it again to get back to my site. Too clunky.   Anyway, as I said, I think I'll start another thread... don't want to hijack this  lovefest  

Thanks, Rob! I appreciate it. Hey, everybody loves a good lovefest. 


You can play files from other services (like SoundCloud) on your site without opening another window. Most of those sites provide you with a widget that you can embed on your site. Your visitors stay on your site and they can play your music even though your music is being streamed from SoundCloud (or another site).

Scott

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* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
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Paul G
My copy would have arrived today but for some reason, Fedex now delivers to the local post office and they, (typically), take several more days to finally make the delivery. Very interesting....BTW, this will be my sixth SP book! Paul 

Hey Paul... yeah, that happens here too sometimes. I think it has something to do with Fedex Ground or something, but I don't know for sure. But so far the post office is still delivering on Saturday's so maybe you'll get it today!


It's your sixth SONAR Power! book? Cool! And thanks very much!


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

Bonjo
Amazon UK are now expecting to deliver by beginning of May-(ish). Nice. 

Hey Bonjo... excellent, and thanks very much! Yeah, I heard from another UK reader that they got a ship date of May 14th or right around there. Hopefully, it'll arrive as soon as possible. And I hope you enjoy it.


Thanks!
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

You can play files from other services (like SoundCloud) on your site without opening another window. Most of those sites provide you with a widget that you can embed on your site. Your visitors stay on your site and they can play your music even though your music is being streamed from SoundCloud (or another site).

Scott

Thanks, Scott.  Will definitely look into this.


Best,
Rob

Got mines in the mail today!!!
Thanks Scott!  Another great book.

Bitsync, 
I ordered mine on April 8th with Amazon after cancelling the order with Barnes & Noble who didn't even receive it from the distributors yet.

I would definately check with Amazon on your order.
Something must have went wrong.

is there a wait if I order it from the cakewalk store, anyone know about shipping ?
how many days ?

Bonjo


Amazon UK are now expecting to deliver by beginning of May-(ish). Nice.

My Amazon UK orders page is showing an estimated delivery date of 30th April - FX: fingers crossed! Placed my order back on the 11th January - it's been a lonnnggg wait but not long now. 

bitSync
I suppose I should contact Amazon. I placed my advance order weeks ago and still no sign of the book. I'm thinking I should've seen it by now? 

Hey Rob... yeah, I would contact Amazon customer service. I would think you should have at least gotten an email about shipping by now.


Thanks!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus - http://garrigus.com - SONAR X2 Power! - http://garrigus.com/?SonarX2Power
* 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

chuckebaby
is there a wait if I order it from the cakewalk store, anyone know about shipping ? 
how many days ?

Hey Charlie... as far as I know, Cakewalk has it in stock, so I don't think there should be any wait for shipping the book out to you. Don't know how long it takes though, you'll have to contact them about that. Or just place the order and it should tell you.


Thanks!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus - http://garrigus.com - SONAR X2 Power! - http://garrigus.com/?SonarX2Power
* 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

LordElpus
My Amazon UK orders page is showing an estimated delivery date of 30th April - FX: fingers crossed! Placed my order back on the 11th January - it's been a lonnnggg wait but not long now. 

Hey Gary... that's great news! Yeah, sorry for the wait, but the good thing about it is that the book is completely up-to-date. It not only includes X2, but also the X2a update. Plus, all the info that wasn't in the X1 book... X1a, X1b, X1c, X1d, and X1 Expanded.


The 30th is only a couple weeks away... woo hoo!


Thanks!
Scott

PS. Good to see you over on Twitter!

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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

Amazon UK have informed me today that expected delivery is between May 2nd - 4th

So May the 4th be with you!

John, if it's as good as Sonar Power 6 or 8 then I'll be well happy.

It's the sort of book that can be and should be read from cover to cover because there are little hints & tips scattered throughout the pages.

This is going to be a short user review of Scott's X2 Power book. 

This can be used in any way Scott wishes.  

Now to the review. The thing that is most noticeable is the size. This book is large. But there is no wasted space. What this size allows is bigger graphics and more information on each page. Its well put together from a user perspective.

Each chapter is thoughtfully laid out with sub headings that correspond to the over all chapter heading but conveniently included.  

This book can be read from cover to cover with an eye to moving from one subject to another in a logical order or browsed. It also has a great index. To me an good index is extremely important. 

Almost every page has a tip in it in a box for easy identification. Most pages have multiple tips on them. The large size comes into play here as well. 

I wont comment on Scott's style of writing because most here are very familiar with it. I will say its one that expounds on a subject without being boring. In other words its immanently readable. Also he offers a view that is different form the manual. This can help with understanding a subject.

Now for the important things. Scott makes sure that all the plugins are covered which is no easy task. He also writes on every aspect of X2a without missing anything I can think of.

The book is a total of 449 pages long which may seem short  considering the manual is 1800 + pages but he does not add redundant stuff that the manual does. For example in the manual every menu item is documented and listed. these things are covered in Scott's book in their appropriate chapter and not listed separately elsewhere. Also as stated the book uses space better than the manual. I believe that it would be considerably longer if Scott had formated it in the same way as the manual. I view it as very efficiently formated without making it hard to read. 

My summery.
This book does what it says it does. It provides full and complete documentation for Sonar X2a Producer that is very convenient and easy to read. It will make a great reference as well as a study guide in conjunction with the Sonar manual. I think it is a must have for all X2 users. 

Its new large size is a good way to keep the number of pages down without leaving out information. An excellent work that I hope all forum members will purchase. 

     

Just got an e-mail this morning from Amazon UK that my copy of Sonar X2 Power! is on the way!!  Woohoo - expected delivery tomorrow 18th April.  Can't wait especially after the reviews above.

Gary
(one happy bunny!)