dubdisciple
I would not think it odd to own all of these along  with the Next Sonar Power book by Scott Garrigus.

Thanks, dubdisciple! I'm workin' on it... SONAR X3 Power! that is...
 
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
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Scott, looking forward to it!

I swear, if I stand  by a bus stop and say to myself, really quietly "Sonar X3 Power", Scott will turn up like superman.... ;) I'm will to try it :)

CakeAlexS
I swear, if I stand  by a bus stop and say to myself, really quietly "Sonar X3 Power", Scott will turn up like superman.... ;) I'm will to try it :)

LOL! Hey Alex... I do have excellent hearing (recently had it checked actually), but I don't think it's quite that good.
 
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
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Tremo,
Of the two options you pose, the Bundle is way better for someone coming from X1 or X2 as both vids include a LOT more material about the new tools in X3 as well as the X series in general, covering X2
 
For me, Groove's X3 Explained was a lot of repeat of earlier X version vids, and since I have bought all the earlier X1/2 vids, it wasn't that helpful.  However, it was ment to be a general introduction for people new to the X series, so for you, it might be great!   I think there is a LOT in the bundle, especially for the price and it sounds like YOU need the foundation, which is more deeply covered in X2 Explained...
 
If I had no vids, I'd buy the SWA bundle which is a steal and maybe Grooves "new features" which gives another perspective on X3s new tools

Late to the party as always......
 
Thanks all for the support.
 
To the OP. The SWA videos especially the X2 one are very detailed and cover basics such as initial set up all the way through to the more complex areas of the program such as how to use Audiosnap - all covered in detail - hence the nine hour play time.
 
Also covered are some of the more unusual aspects such as writing instrument definitions, drum maps, etc.
 
The X3 video covers the new aspects of X3 in similar detail and compliments the X2 video rather than repeating info.
 
HTH

Thank you all for the great information.
 
I now have the SWA X2 and am working on digesting it.
 
From there I will have an easier task deciding my next move.
 
I will say that the Groove3 site is very tempting and I might move in that direction, as there is so much else available once you subscribe.
 
All of this is very good.

Be sure to check out the free DigiFreq pro audio newsletter as well... we regularly have SONAR info in there...
http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/subscribe.asp
 
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

TremoJem
Thank you all for the great information.
 
I now have the SWA X2 and am working on digesting it.
 

Thanks for the support. I hope you are finding it useful without it being too overwhelming, there is a lot of info packed into those nine hours.

garrigus
Be sure to check out the free DigiFreq pro audio newsletter as well... we regularly have SONAR info in there...
http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/subscribe.asp
 
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

Hey Scott,
How are you getting along with all the video's that your Power Book mentions, and supplies links to nowhere for.
Not that it is a deal breaker, I like the book, but if you are not going to have video's for the links, then why mention them at all. Take them out of the book until ready. Just my 2 cents.