Hi, Scott!
My Sonar X2 Power! is due to arrive at the end of April, replacing my X1 Power! book.
I find that one of my biggest challenges is understanding inputs and outputs and minimizing the time it takes me to move from having an idea I want to record, to actually recording it.
I dread the deadly energy-draining non-responding meters and having to play Nancy flippin' Drew to figure out how to make the instrument I'm pounding on or mic I'm bleating into behave and allow itself to be properly recorded. An advanced degree from MIT shouldn't be necessary to the recording process, I persist in naively believing.
For this reason, I hope your book shows up soon!
Regards,
LJT