SONAR 2 Power! [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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Product Description

Get the nitty-gritty details of using the newest version of Cakewalk's SONAR music software - SONAR 2. Whether you're a pro or just a home-hobbyist musician, "SONAR 2 Power!" expert author Scott R. Garrigus will walk you through recording, mixing and mastering your music for CD, video, mutlimedia and the Internet with step-by-step instructions and useful tips.

About the Author

Scott R. Garrigus 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. In 2001, his second book, Sound Forge Power!, which was the first book to deal exclusively with Sonic Foundry’s Sound Forge audio editing software, was published. Also in 2001, his third book, Sonar Power!, which was the first book to deal exclusively with Cakewalk’s Sonar software, was published. In 2002, his fourth and fifth books, Sonar 2 Power! and Sound Forge 6 Power!, were published. Today, Garrigus continues to contribute articles to a number of print and online publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (July 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929685637
• ISBN-13: 978-1929685639
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,217,473 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best Sonar book, November 26, 2002

By A Customer

Scott is the reigning Sonar guru, and this book is a great value for the price. There's plenty of content, and it's all clear, concise and useful. Sonar's help system and manual are already good, but a little dry ... so Scott adds value by clarifying some issues, and by offering a different, user-friendly perspective. To Scott's credit, he does far more than simply regurgitate Sonar's help system.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Sonar user!, June 2, 2003

By	Peter De Legge (Darien, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Sonar 2 Power! is an excellent book. It is, by far, the best book available on Sonar, and a must have for anyone who uses Sonar. I have found it was great for intitially getting up to speed on the software. And now that I know the software much better, it is still full of tons of helpful information. Sonar 2 Power! lets you quickly dive right into those features you are interested in. Best of all, the author, Scott Garrigus, is able to make learning quick and enjoyable. It is clear that Scott has a great deal of enthusiasm for making music using his computer and Sonar; he does a very good job of getting this enthusiasm across, which makes the book all the more enjoyable to read. The author has a Website...for his readers.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for Cakewalk Home Studio 2004 Users as well!, October 28, 2003

By	Gene Cookmeyer (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a good book for Cakewalk Home Studio 2004 (and XL) users as well, because Home Studio 2004 is basically the same as Sonar 2 with a few missing features that Home Studio 2004.

I did a comparison of it to my recently acquired 2004 XL upgrade and other than the synchronization function, a couple of UI changes (Snap to Grid button changed locations), and a few effects that Home Studio XL doesn't give you, everything works identical to the Sonar 2 version in the book.

I haven't read the Cakewalk Power Book, but I did notice it looked thinner on the shelves than Sonar 2, and chose to buy Sonar 2 because I thought it was more comprehensive. I've been very happy about the purchase and what I've learned about Home Recording.