MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8

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Glyn Barnes
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2010/01/02 11:49:35 (permalink)

MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8

Today a spotted a magazine on the racks of WH Smith. "MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8" so I picked it up. £8.99 gets you a mag and a DVD, The DVD features some SWA tutorials and some demos by Robin Kelly.  I have only scanned through so far but the content looks informative.

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    seedoflife
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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/02 16:14:15 (permalink)
    Thanks for the heads up!

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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/06 08:07:59 (permalink)
    I just picked it up as well - nice informative package they have put together.  While the information is nothing that one can't find with a little searching, the way it is laid out with the color, pictures, and steps is quite nice - probably more for the newer users, but still informative.



    This 132-page special features 17 Sonar 8 workshops covering Beatscape, Z3TA, Step Sequencer 2.0, VS-700, Media Browser, working with video and vocals, Session Drummer 3 and more; four Sonar 7 workshops; What’s New in Sonar 8.5; Getting Started in Sonar; Controller and Peripheral Reviews and more.

    PLUS - there’s a packed DVD full of video tutorials, loops, demos and tutorial resources


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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/06 16:31:03 (permalink)
    Yes I picked it up in December, it's very well presented and even intermediate users would most likely pick up some useful tips / reminders regarding Sonar 8 and in particular the new feature / add-on's

    I thought I would chip in as there was some info printed on it stating it was exclusively distributed by WH Smith (in the UK that is) so no point looking elsewhere

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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/07 05:11:26 (permalink)
    The Kiosk Project


    Yes I picked it up in December, it's very well presented and even intermediate users would most likely pick up some useful tips / reminders regarding Sonar 8 and in particular the new feature / add-on's

    I thought I would chip in as there was some info printed on it stating it was exclusively distributed by WH Smith (in the UK that is) so no point looking elsewhere

    Garry
     
    The answeres to many of the the repeaded newbie questions are there. Not that they cant be found elsewhere but a magazine is less intimadating than a manual / help files. There are a lot of good tips for intermediate users too.
     
    Avalability is W.H. Smith (UK), Borders and Barnes & Noble (USA) and "good bookstores" in Austrailia, Germany and Sweeden. You can also order on line from www.musictechmag.co.uk
     
    I have just ordered a back issue of their Native Instruments in Focus.
    post edited by Glyn Barnes - 2010/01/07 05:13:14

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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/07 16:52:21 (permalink)
    Got one at Shuler books in Michigan last week. Lots of little bits, quick. Good for potty reading.

    Also: ad on page 125: I ordered Sonar Keyboard from editorskeys.com. $21 delivered from UK to Michigan. Will be here Monday.

    And so on.

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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/18 12:51:34 (permalink)
    For you Canucks, I picked up a copy at Chapters.
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    Re:MusicTech Focus - Sonar 8 2010/01/18 14:45:45 (permalink)
    Interesting piece.
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