I think I understand the basics of Sonar X1, but I lack knowledge of the process of audio recording, mixing, and mastering. In searching the internet, it's obvious there's a lot of material available on this subject matter. So, I was hoping for some advice on where to begin. If it makes any difference, I mostly record audio and work minimally with midi. I greatly appreciate your help. Thanks,
 
Bob

On the mixing side I highly recommend the books "Mixing Audio" by Roey Izhaki and "Mixing Secrets" by Mike Senior.

Pensado's Place is a great website with lots of videos
 

Groove3.com has some good video tutorials on mixing, EQ as well as Sonar specific tutorials.  $15.00 for a month of access, learn at your own pace.
 
Sonar X1 Power! and Sonar X2 Power! by Scott R. Garrigus books are really helpful with specifics regarding Sonar and recording and mixing.  Lots or tips and helpful suggestions for general recording, mixing and EQ as he discusses the specifics of Sonar.  Great books to have laying around for general reference.

jb101
On the mixing side I highly recommend the books "Mixing Audio" by Roey Izhaki and "Mixing Secrets" by Mike Senior.

Hearty second to this pair of recommendations.  I'd suggest reading the Senior book first, then the Izhaki.  Plan to read them twice, in fact.  They're even better the second time through.

jazzwombat
I think I understand the basics of Sonar X1, but I lack knowledge of the process of audio recording, mixing, and mastering. In searching the internet, it's obvious there's a lot of material available on this subject matter. So, I was hoping for some advice on where to begin. If it makes any difference, I mostly record audio and work minimally with midi. I greatly appreciate your help. Thanks,
 
Bob

One name.........Bob Katz.
"Mastering Audio the art and the science" is the best book for keep the secrets of this world.
The best thing is that this book is for "real use" and describe the truth and the myths of mastering.
It has been fundamental to finalize my projects.
Best

soundonsound.com and kvraudio.com are both great resources

The Izhaki book is probably best left for when you are comfortable with the basics - a lot of is pretty heavy stuff, especially the chapter on compression. Mike Senior's book is ideal.

Don't forget video tutorials too, the mixing videos on Lynda.com and Groove3 are excellent - I would particularly recommend Brian Lee White's courses on mixing, EQ and compression on Lynda.com.

dmbaer

jb101
On the mixing side I highly recommend the books "Mixing Audio" by Roey Izhaki and "Mixing Secrets" by Mike Senior.

Hearty second to this pair of recommendations.  I'd suggest reading the Senior book first, then the Izhaki.  Plan to read them twice, in fact.  They're even better the second time through.

+3
 
Both of these books are extremely well thumbed and contain an absolute goldmine of information

MachineClaw
Sonar X1 Power! and Sonar X2 Power! by Scott R. Garrigus books are really helpful with specifics regarding Sonar and recording and mixing.  Lots or tips and helpful suggestions for general recording, mixing and EQ as he discusses the specifics of Sonar.  Great books to have laying around for general reference.

Thanks, Robert! I appreciate the recommendation. Info about the SONAR Power! books can be found at http://www.garrigus.com/ or http://www.garrigus.com/powerbooks.asp
 
Scott

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