SONAR 5 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide [Paperback]

Scott R. Garrigus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1592009956 | ISBN-13: 978-1592009954 | Publication Date: November 30, 2005 | Edition: 1

Get the most out of SONAR 5 with the definitive guidebook! SONAR 5 Power! picks up where the manual leaves off, teaching you how to dig deep into the program with step-by-step examples and exercises. From initially customizing SONAR 5 to creating and producing a surround sound mix, you'll learn everything you need to know to make your composing and recording sessions run more smoothly. Learn about MIDI and audio effects and how to use them in offline and real-time situations. Explore mixing music via software and discover how much control you can have when you're using an on-screen software mixer. Take a look at the advanced features of SONAR 5, including StudioWare, Sysx, and CAL. Wrap things up as you learn how to prepare your completed SONAR project and burn it to a CD.

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About the Author

Scott R. Garrigus (www.garrigus.com) has been involved with music and computers since he was 12 years old. After graduating from high school, he went on to earn a B.A. in music performance with an emphasis in sound recording technology at UMass, Lowell. In 1993, he released his first instrumental album on cassette, entitled "Pieces Of Imagination." In 1995, he began his professional writing career when his first article appeared in Electronic Musician magazine. In 2000, he authored his first book, Cakewalk Power! This was the first book to deal exclusively with the Cakewalk Pro Audio, Guitar Studio, and Home Studio software applications. Since then he has authored a number of other titles including Sound Forge Power!, SONAR Power!, SONAR 2 Power!, Sound Forge 6 Power!, SONAR 3 Power!, SONAR 4 Power!, SONAR 5 Power!, Sound Forge 8 Power!: The Official Guide, and SONAR 6 Power! Today, Garrigus continues to contribute articles to a number of print and online publications. He also publishes his own music technology e-zine, called DigiFreq (www.digifreq.com), which provides free news, reviews, tips, and techniques for music technology and home recording users.

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592009956
• ISBN-13: 978-1592009954
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Scott R. Garrigus (www.garrigus.com). I began my musical journey at the age of 12 when my parents got me my first computer, the Atari 400. Ever since then, I have been fascinated with making music using technology. I spent one Summer working at a Daddy's Junky Music store and purchased my first electronic keyboard: the Roland JX-8P. Then after taking some music theory courses in high school and some private keyboard lessons, I was hooked even more.

I decided to pursue a career in music and audio engineering, which led me to earn a B.A. in music performance with an emphasis in sound recording technology. A couple years later (1993), I released my first instrumental album on cassette, entitled Pieces Of Imagination. Then in 1995, my career took a bit of a twist' I began my professional writing career when my first articles appeared in Electronic Musician magazine.

I never really intended to become a writer, but found I had a talent for explaining things in a clear and organized manner so that anyone could understand the information - even if it was highly technical. So in 2000, I authored my first book, Cakewalk Power! and I've been writing ever since. To date, I have written over 12 books and continue to contribute articles to a number of print and online publications. I also publish my own music technology newsletter, called DigiFreq (www.digifreq.com), which provides free information for home recording and professional music technology users all over the world.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference material, March 10, 2006

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Mr. Moon (Da Hinterlund, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SONAR 5 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

The Power! Series of books have always stood out as great sources of information that go beyond the scope of user manuals, but yet retain "regular-folk" readability and utility. In this sense, "Sonar 5 Power!" is definitely a winner! The book begins with a general introduction and overview of both the software and hardware aspects of home recording, and ends with finalizing projects in different mediums, including CD, the Web, and others. The no-nonsense, non-technobabble writing style helps make digesting this much information not only palatable, but enjoyable as well, as Scott throws in humorous zingers every once in a while just to keep you on your toes!

If there was any shortcoming to this book, it would be that it contains TOO much information ...but that is not so much an issue with the book, as much as it is the scope of the topic itself, as Sonar 5 has a HUGE feature set which can be daunting to the home musician and even the professional alike. However, Scott is able to pull it all together in a clear concise manner which allows for easy discovery and access to the information he has presented. I also appreciate the fact that Scott goes beyond the "click here to do this" style of writing, which many (if not most) similar books religiously adhere to, but actually discusses the relevant theories and underlying concepts related to the various settings and actions he describes throughout the book.

I would consider this a definite "must have" Sonar 5 reference guide!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scott Has Another Winner Here, February 6, 2006

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SteveJL - See all my reviews

This review is from: SONAR 5 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

Sonar 5 Power! is my 3rd Sonar Power! book and I have to say it continues the tradition of excellence that Scott has set, and for me, in many ways, is the best yet. It is well laid-out, uses nice, understandable language, and has something for everyone, be you a noob or a seasoned vet to Digital Audio Recording and MIDI Sequencing. It is not a replacement for, but rather the perfect companion to, the Manual that comes with Sonar 5. Scott helps you get to the next level. He sheds a lot of light on the built-in tools and the effects and softsynths. Of particular value to me in this edition were his tips on Editting and Customising Sonar (a continuing tradition for me from his books).

Quite honestly, I could not imagine operating Sonar without the Power! book.

Thanks Scott for putting these out for us.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential companion to Sonar 5, January 29, 2006

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Skyline UK (Leamington Spa, Warwickshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SONAR 5 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

I've bought all of Scott's previous Sonor Power books and never been disappointed. They complement the offical manual superbly and Scott also writes in a more 'user friendly' manner. He dwells more on the Sonar's soft synths which I find very useful and he places short, but very relevant, exercises at frequent intervals which help you understand topics and techniques. The book is very well produced on decent paper (I'm an inveterate book sniffer..) and at over 650 pages is excellent value for money. 'Nuff said, I'm off to browse another chapter..