Yet even more praise for Sonar X1 Power!

This is my third book purchase from Scott Garrigus and I was not disappointed.  In fact I'm so happy with this book that I'm writing this post even knowing that I might get bashed for repeating what's already been said 100 times before.

I've had this book for about four hours now and I've already learned 3 important things, 5 "good to know" things, and at least a dozen little helpful hints.  And this from just skimming through the book.

The usual shpiel:  Great for beginners, the author assumes you know how to turn on a computer and know the basic mouse commands, that's it.  From there he takes us from a simple explanation to what MIDI is and what you can do with it, all the way to Cakewalk Application Language (CAL).  Most people here can probably skip a couple of chapters (although it's nice for a refresher course), but even the seasoned pros can learn something about how X1 is laid out and about all the new features and customizations.   And for me, I much prefer a printed manual to have near my workstation, as opposed to a PDF file.

Only a couple of things I wished for.  (but almost too minor to mention) - I would have liked a little section on setting up the GUI on multiple monitors.  But I did learn how to create a blank template (when selecting File: New) and have the GUI setup exactly how I like it on my two monitors.  I was disappointed to learn that the screensets are only saved within each project.  But having a template ready to go is easier than opening two projects and importing a screenset from one project to the next.

I also kind of wished that Scott would have been a little more "ballsy" and come out and say something like, "this feature or plugin pretty much sucks, just don't use it".  He does do that in a very subtle way for a few items, but it would be nice to hear from an expert what features not to bother with.

Anyway, bottom line, Scott writes some of the best technical training books I've ever read, and this latest one is no exception.  And I believe Amazon is having a sale, you can get it for a lot cheaper than the suggested retail price.

Thank you Scott - you are da man!

Leee

This is my third book purchase from Scott Garrigus and I was not disappointed.  In fact I'm so happy with this book that I'm writing this post even knowing that I might get bashed for repeating what's already been said 100 times before.

Hey Lee... wow! Thanks very much for such a glowing review. I appreciate your support and glad to hear you're getting so much out of the book.

What info about multiple monitor setups were you interested in? Just curious...

Yeah, I try not to be too judgmental about different features (except when I'd like to see something added or changed) because so many people use SONAR... some like certain features and find a use for them and others don't. I have to accommodate everyone who reads the book. But I hear what you're saying.

If you have a chance... would it be possible for you to post a review over at Amazon and in the Cakewalk Store for the book?

Thanks again!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://www.garrigus.com/
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://www.proaudiotutor.com/
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/

Just ordered mine on Amazon.  Looking forward to getting it. 

Hey Scott,
Yeah, I was planning to post a review over at Amazon today

As for the mention about dual monitors, it just seemed that it warranted at least a small mention, since a lot of people do use multiple monitors these days and Sonar is practically crying out for dual monitor usage.  My biggest gripe (before reading your book) was trying to figure out how to have the GUI set up the way I like it (on two screens) when starting a new song/project.  And with all the new "one click" customizations, it seemed almost tedious to have to move and readjust the windows every time I started something new.  It took me awhile to realize that Screensets were only saved with an individual project, so I gave up on that new feature pretty quickly. 

But I'm being nitpicky, because if someone were to ask me what was missing from the book, that would be the only thing I could come up (except maybe a tutorial on how to write hit songs ;-)

Thanks again for all your work!

Collandra


Pre-ordering mine from Amazon UK (though one seller seems to have it available in the UK already even though Amazon say it's officially not, so it might be an import). Looks like a great book!

Thanks, Richard! I appreciate your support as well and I hope you enjoy the book.

Not sure about Amazon UK. If they don't have it, they should soon.

Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://www.garrigus.com/
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://www.proaudiotutor.com/
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/

The wait for the Kindle version is getting painful... on the other hand, I'm learning a lot on my own, so there's that. But I could still use the boost and I can't quite brook paying postage to Germany - Amazon.de doesn't have it in stock yet over here, and the price is actually MORE in euro than the US$ price, despite the euro being currently worth $1.44 and climbing daily (argh). 

So yeah, if you can drop a hint to the publisher and/or Amazon that there are sales they aren't making...

OK, despite my terrible allergic reaction to actually reading books (they're so last century ), I broke down and ordered this today.  Trial and error has gotten me far enough to... well, basically drive me nuts.  So based on the rave reviews about this book, seems like the smartest investment I could make at this point.

I/O


OK, despite my terrible allergic reaction to actually reading books (they're so last century ), I broke down and ordered this today.  Trial and error has gotten me far enough to... well, basically drive me nuts.  So based on the rave reviews about this book, seems like the smartest investment I could make at this point.

Hey Robert,

Thanks very much! I don't know if SONAR X1 Power! will help you overcome your allergic reaction to books, but I hope it will help provide a more structure learning process for X1... and I hope you enjoy it.

Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://www.garrigus.com/
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://www.proaudiotutor.com/
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/

Scott:  I recently purchased Sonar X1 Power from Amazon, and was wondering if you might have a pdf version available.  As my vision has greatly deteriorated, I would like to place it on my Galaxy Tablet.    Please let me know, at your earliest convenience,

rfdillon


Scott:  I recently purchased Sonar X1 Power from Amazon, and was wondering if you might have a pdf version available.  As my vision has greatly deteriorated, I would like to place it on my Galaxy Tablet.    Please let me know, at your earliest convenience,

Hey Richard,

Thanks very much! No, I'm sorry. There is no PDF version because that is an unprotected format. The book, will be available in eBook form via Amazon Kindle, which can be viewed on a variety of devices as well as the Mac and PC. It should be released soon.

Thanks!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://www.garrigus.com/
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://www.proaudiotutor.com/
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/

Jind


My copy is on it's way from Amazon - can't wait as I'm sure it will be of the great quality I've come to expect from Scott.

Hey Scott... thanks very much! I appreciate it and I hope the book lives up to your expectations. I always try best.

Thanks!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://www.garrigus.com/
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://www.proaudiotutor.com/
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/

A1MixMan


Scott,

I just ordered X1 Power through your site.

Can't wait!

Hey A1,

Excellent and thank you! I appreciate your support and I hope you enjoy reading the book.

Thanks!
Scott

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Scott R. Garrigus
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series: http://www.garrigus.com/
* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://www.proaudiotutor.com/
* Publisher of the DigiFreq free music technology newsletter: http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/
* Publisher of the NewTechReview free consumer technology newsletter: http://www.newtechreview.com/newtechreview/