I posted this in "Get Started" but haven't gotten a response yet, so I thought I would try here: Based on their past offerings, can anyone offer an opinion as to which of the SONAR X2 video tutorials I should buy . . . SWA's or Groove 3's? Is there even a compelling argument for having both? Thanks

I don't see how anyone can answer this for you since they are both great and it really comes down to a matter of taste (as far as style and pacing).
 
Both sites offer a sample segment... Have you checked them out?
 
 

I have both and they are both fantastic. 

Groove 3 is very consise and to the point.

SWA is very detailed hence it's nearly twice a long.  If you are new to Sonar this is probably the one to go for as It presumes nothing and explains everything.

I will reiterate they are both fantastic!

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There is one difference that should be mentioned.  The SWA video comes as one big file that is rather large in size (I think about 3GB), so you will need a system with plenty of horsepower/ram to play it.
 
The Groove3 one has all the videos separated in a folder, so you can play them individually if need be.
 

I can't comment on the SWA X2 vid, but I have an All-Access pass to Groove3.com and their videos are pretty fantastic.  They also have a tendency to release an "Advanced" version of their DAW tutorials sometime after the more basic "Explained" version, so keep that in mind, although that would require a second purchase if you don't have an All-Access membership (which I highly recommend if you have a lot of music software).

That said, I have purchased other SWA videos in the past and they are very thorough.

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Hey Eli, since you're here, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and give you kudos for all of your excellent work.  Between the Sonar and Pro Tools vids, I think I spend more time listening to you than I do to my wife! 

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There is one difference that should be mentioned.  The SWA video comes as one big file that is rather large in size (I think about 3GB), so you will need a system with plenty of horsepower/ram to play it.
 
The Groove3 one has all the videos separated in a folder, so you can play them individually if need be.
 

not really the case.. just because it's a big file doesn't equate that. it probably will play on a family members 10 year old AMD 2700 with 1.5 gb ram without issue.


I signed up for a year with groove 3, so get to see it regardless.. although I did get FBB's one (and hopefully his agent isn't getting 55p ;-) ) . 

my only problem is the word sonEr  (from the start) ... it's sonar :) , and like a true cockney geezer you drop your T's the odd time :)


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LOL...