CakeTV Live, Quick Bytes, Get Started, Go Deeper, and Master Classes in HD (with links)

2010/11/13 07:38:00

CakeTV

CakeTV is now on the air!

We're pleased to announce four dedicated channels for your viewing pleasure. CakeTV will continue to expand and grow until it's an autonomous, sentient being bent on human destruction. Until then here's a rundown of what's currently showing.

First and foremost is SONAR University where you can dip your toes or dive head-first into a sea of SONAR knowledge. It's divided into three courses. Get Started will familiarize you with basic operation and Go Deeper will take you further into how certain features can be applied. When you're ready for more, the Master Class offers a comprehensive tour of SONAR's workflow as it relates to a particular aspect of music production.

The Artist Spotlight channel has the latest information on how the pro's use Cakewalk products and Backstage Pass gives a behind the scenes look at the various trade shows and events Cakewalk participates in all over the globe.

And if you've only got time for a snack, check out Quick Bytes for product promos, sneak peaks and more.

If for some reason you experience any trouble viewing CakeTV, here are direct links to the SONAR U videos on our YouTube channel.

SONAR: Get Started
Plugin Layouts NEW!!!
Manage existing plugin layouts and add folders to categorize your plugins.

Exporting Audio NEW!!!
Learn how to export entire mixes or individual tracks and buses.

Automation Envelopes NEW!!!
Demonstrates how to insert and edit automation by using real-world examples.

Effects Sends NEW!!!
Shows how to create and route effects sends in order to use time-based effects across multiple tracks, like Reverb and Delay.

Basic Mix Functions NEW!!!
Covers the basics of X1's mix functions, like Volume, Pan, Mute, and Solo.

Skylight
Covers the basics of X1's Skylight interface including the Inspector, Browser, Control Bar, MultiDock, and more.

ProChannel
Covers the basics of X1's ProChannel including the PC76 U-Type and PC4K S-Type compressors, Gloss EQ, Tube Saturation, routing, and more.

Initial Audio Setup
Initial setup and configuration of SONAR. Covers setup of audio interface, project folders, and other settings to ensure optimal performance. How do the peeps at Cakewalk setup their own SONAR workstations? Find out now.

MIDI Devices and Controller Setup
Learn how to setup MIDI devices in SONAR (version 8.5 and earlier). This video covers basic configuration of keyboard controllers and control surfaces (including ACT, WAI, etc).

Plugin Manager
This Get Started video demonstrates the use of SONAR's Plugin manager to create custom plugin menu layouts that simplify your workspace.

AudioSnap 2.0
This Get Started video gives a comprehensive view of AudioSnap 2.0. It demonstrates how to quickly get working with AudioSnap, as well as explains all of the feature's parameters and settings.

SONAR: Go Deeper
Pentagon as Vocoder NEW!!!
Use Pentagon as a vocoder on existing audio tracks and live, input monitored mic tracks.

Browser NEW!!!
Learn more about SONAR's Browser than you ever thought possible. Explore its capabilities from getting a project up and running to browsing loops, one shots, plugins, synths, and more.

PX-64 Percussion Strip
This Go Deeper video dives into the PX-64 Percussion Strip plugin. It shows each of its processors in action and explains when and how to use them.

AudioSnap 2.0 Drum Replacement
This Go Deeper video dives into one of the many useful things you can do with SONAR's powerful AudioSnap feature. Here, a poorly recorded kick drum track is salvaged by converting the performance to a MIDI triggered kick drum in Session Drummer 3.

AudioSnap 2.0 Slicing and Sampling
This Go Deeper video demonstrates how to slice audio with AudioSnap 2.0 and use those slices in Session Drummer 2.0.

SONAR: Master Class
"An Electronic Brain" NEW!!!
This Master Class shows the creation of a short piece of music. It incorporates the Matrix View, Step Sequencer 2.0, MIDI and audio recording, Browser, Track Templates and ProChannel.
Part 1
Part 2

Drum Production Episode II
This Master Class shows how to use SONAR X1's Browser, AudioSnap, Session Drummer 3, Step Sequencer, Track Layers, ProChannel, and more in the context of creating, arranging, and mixing a drum part from scratch.
Part 1
Part 2
Content Pack

Drum Production Episode I
This Master Class explores writing, arranging and mixing drums in SONAR. Spotlighted are production techniques and workflow using Session Drummer 3, Step Sequencer 2.0, and PX-64 Percussion Strip.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5

2010/11/13 07:42:53

Seth Perlstein [Cakewalk]

The Get Started - Skylight video is the first of many SONAR U videos on X1 to come. Stay tuned ...

2010/11/13 10:13:25

guitartrek

Seth - Nice video - That explains a lot. I didn't notice before this video that the track inspector also includes the downstream buss. Nice feature.

2010/11/13 11:12:40

Resonant Order

downstream buss

This alone is going to save me so much time. I usually have just as many buses as tracks.

2010/11/13 12:26:22

ba_midi

Thanks Seth. That's another good "preview". I'm getting more anxious by the day to get my hands on X1

2010/11/13 16:59:00

Scott Lee

I'm happy that the middle mouse button finally works in Sonar. Apparently from the new skylight video, clicking the middle mouse will bring up the floating smart tools. Hopefully will also be able to bind other side mouse buttons! Great news.

Best,

2010/11/13 16:59:34

jimmybreakz

this is really going to make sonar a piece of cake, especially with dual monitors, looking forward to it very much!!!

2010/11/13 17:47:47

PerChr

Nice video!

Skylight is lookin' good

Per

2010/11/14 19:37:50

Living Room Rocker

Where can I find the video featuring Paul White (from SOS)?

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,

Living Room Rocker

2010/11/15 07:59:34

rainmaker1011

Scott Lee

I'm happy that the middle mouse button finally works in Sonar. Apparently from the new skylight video, clicking the middle mouse will bring up the floating smart tools. Hopefully will also be able to bind other side mouse buttons! Great news.

Best,

+1

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