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2011/09/27 11:24:01 (permalink)

What's the best book on Sonar X1

Is there a good factual tutorial book published out there just about Sonar X1?
 
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    Mick Moreau
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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 11:33:58 (permalink)
    That one is EASY!
     
    Sonar X1 Power by Scott Garrigus  :)
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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 11:43:29 (permalink)
    +1 - SONAR X1 Power!!!

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 11:46:21 (permalink)
    Yep, Scott's is definitely the best.

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 12:00:23 (permalink)
    Thanks, going online to buy right now.
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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 12:01:03 (permalink)
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    Yep, Scott's is definitely the best.

     
    Are there any others Col, besides the manual/help files 
     
     
    But yes, +1 for Scott

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 12:06:18 (permalink)
    Or............... "How X1 ruined my life and destroyed my marriage" by Iya Hatexi

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 12:13:49 (permalink)
    Scott's book!

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 12:37:40 (permalink)
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    Bristol_Jonesey


    Yep, Scott's is definitely the best.

     
    Are there any others Col, besides the manual/help files 
     
     
    But yes, +1 for Scott


    Not that I'm aware of Steve

    I guess it qualifies as best AND worst

    Only kidding Scott - you know we love your books

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 12:47:52 (permalink)
    If you want to fill out your reading list check out Cakewalk Synthesizer 2nd edition by Simon Cann. It covers most of the synths that ship with 8.5 and X1. Combined with Scott's book you'll have a pretty good reference set to work from.

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 15:15:23 (permalink)
    Hey Mick, bobr, Bristol_Jonesey, Steve, FBB, dlesaux, ampfixer... thanks, guys! I really appreciate the recommendation.

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure mine is the only book out there. Not totally positive, but I haven't really looked. 


    Hi Wrayer... thanks very much and I hope you enjoy the book!


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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 16:15:51 (permalink)
    So... that Kindle version? Should be around the corner now? I'm actually just waiting for that. I got my first RTFM the other day... but manuals are so BOOOORING!

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 17:04:41 (permalink)
    I have a few of Scott's books and use them frequently. I also picked up the Level-3 video tutorials while they were on sale, and like they way they're put together. Might be something to consider if you're a visual learner.
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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 18:40:20 (permalink)
    ProjectM

    So... that Kindle version? Should be around the corner now? I'm actually just waiting for that. I got my first RTFM the other day... but manuals are so BOOOORING!
    Hey Marius,


    Yeah, that's what the publisher keeps telling me. Believe me, I bug them about it at least every couple weeks, if not more. They're a huge company and I only really have one main contact there. Then that person has to contact another person, and so on down the line. I've heard that the ball is now in Amazon's court and we're just waiting on them to complete the international distribution deal. Last I heard, it should be anytime in the next few weeks. But then Amazon Corporate moves slowly too. Corporations have too much paperwork.  You can be sure that as soon as it's ready, I'll be screaming about it at the top of my lungs over on DigiFreq. 


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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 18:42:24 (permalink)
    feedback50

     I have a few of Scott's books and use them frequently. 
    Thanks, Rick! Glad to hear the books are still being put to good use. DVD tutorials are still in the works... I just need to finish the SONAR X1 Power video supplements first. I know readers are waiting for them. Sorry about that, everyone!


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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 20:07:06 (permalink)
    I recommend The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers by David Wells

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/27 20:10:10 (permalink)
    Amazon is your friend.

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/28 15:05:46 (permalink)
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    I recommend The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers by David Wells
    Sounds like a curious and interesting book. 


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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/29 04:11:03 (permalink)
    Certainly does.

    Sounds like the perfect stocking filler.

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/29 09:06:45 (permalink)
    I have owned several books, but the manual is still the best.

    I am pleased to see it has been reworked for X1.
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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/09/29 10:20:37 (permalink)
    The manual, IMO is sterile, lacking in detail, and not really helpful. It tells you what a function/control/switch does, but doesn't provide any practical examples.

    Scotts books on the other hand are full of real world, session related practicality.

    There is no substitution.

    In My Opinion

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    Re:What's the best book on Sonar X1 2011/10/01 11:17:19 (permalink)
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     The manual, IMO is sterile, lacking in detail, and not really helpful. It tells you what a function/control/switch does, but doesn't provide any practical examples.
     Scotts books on the other hand are full of real world, session related practicality.
     There is no substitution.
    In My Opinion
    Thanks, Colin! Like you described, my books are not meant to take the place of the manual. Instead, they are meant to be read from cover-to-cover like a regular book and they provide organized guidance for learning how to use SONAR.


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