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Cakewalk Sonar X1 Training

Here are descriptions and timings for the modules in Sonar X1 - Know It All!
Check out our Sonar home page as well as the demos of our tutorials.

 

Section Tutorial Length Description
Quick Start Introduction
7:27

This introduction to our Sonar training covers the following topics:

  • Welcome
  • Course Overview
  • Navigation
What's New
7:22

This Cakewalk training module covers the major new functions in Sonar including:

  • Skylight
  • Control Bar
  • Inspector
  • Browser
  • ProChannel
  • Screensets
  • Smart Tools
  • Effects Chains
Grand Tour
15:08

This training module presents an overview of Sonar X1 and includes the following topics:

  • Skylight
  • Control Bar
  • Preferences
  • Browser
  • Folders
  • File Types
  • Screensets
  • MultiDock
Editing
10:38
This Sonar tutorial provides an overview of the common elements in both audio and MIDI editing:
  • Clips Pane
  • Smart Tool
  • Snap to Grid
  • Track Layers
  • Time Ruler
  • Cut/Copy/Paste
  • Project Navigator
  • Zoom
Mixing Console
10:29

Here in our Cakewalk Sonar training we introduce the Console View including an overview of the following functions:

  • I/O Assignments
  • FX Bin
  • Automation
  • Routing
  • Groups
  • ACT
  • Side Chain
  • Meters
Audio Setup
14:43

This Cakewalk Sonar training module discusses the basics of digital audio as well as the trade-offs involved in configuring Sonar for optimal audio processing. The following subjects are examined:

  • Sample Rate
  • Bit Depth
  • Dither
  • Side Chain
  • Latency
  • File Management
  • Wave Profiler
  • External Inserts
Recording
5:05

In this Sonar course module we simulate a recording session to illustrate the following topics:

  • Input Levels
  • Input Echo
  • Punch/In Out
  • Guitar Rig
  • Track Layers
  • Loop Recording
  • Smart Mute Tool
  • Metronome
Audio FX I
15:57

In this two-part Sonar training the following concepts and functions are explained:

  • Peak Limiter
  • Lexicon Reverb
  • Convolution Reverb
  • Transient Shaper
  • Tube Leveler
  • ProChannel
  • Guitar Rig LE
  • Vocal Strip
  • Percussion Strip
  • Channel Tools
  • FX Chains
  • Track Templates
Audio FX II
11:13
Mixing I
8:27

In this two-part Sonar training the following concepts and functions are explained:

  • Reverb
  • EQ
  • Sends
  • Buses
  • Compression
  • CD Burning
  • Limiting
  • Mixdown
Mixing II
11:31
Mastering I
5:58

This two-part module in our Cakewalk Sonar course provides an introduction to the tools and techniques which can be used in Sonar X1 for mastering including:

  • Stereo Imaging
  • Mastering Reverb
  • Multiband Comp
  • Loudness Max
Mastering  II
7:17
Loops & Remix Remix
9:49

In this tutorial of our Sonar training, the following topics and concepts are covered:

  • Loop Explorer
  • Groove Clips
  • Loop Construction
  • V-Vocal
  • Pitch Shifting
  • Time Stretching
  • Pitch Markers
Audio Snap
14:22

This Sonar X1 module demonstrates the use of the AudioSnap function. The following topics are covered:

  • Audio Quantize
  • Groove Quantize
  • Transient Pool
MIDI Virtual Instruments
16:55

In this Sonar tutorial we cover the following:

  • Plug-In Manager
  • Synth Rack
  • Rewire
  • Native Instruments
  • Propellerhead Reason
  • Instrument Tracks
  • Dimension Pro
  • Kontakt
Hardware Synths
9:28

In this Sonar tutorial we cover the following:

  • Instruments Definitions
  • Banks/Patches
  • Note Names
  • Input Echo
  • Step Recording
  • Quantization
  • System Exclusive
MIDI Edit I
10:27

In these two Sonar tutorials we edit a MIDI composition and demonstrate the MIDI editing functions in Cakewalk Sonar:

  • Meter/Key View
  • Select by Filter
  • Transpose
  • Drum Map Manager
  • Piano Roll View
  • Controllers
  • Staff View
  • Guitar Tabs
MIDI Edit II
7:47
Tools & Techniques Matrix View
8:37

In this Sonar tutorial we cover the following:

  • Matrix Cells
  • Latch Mode
  • Trigger Resolution
  • Retrigger
Drum Tools
18:28

In this Sonar X1 training module we demonstrate how to use the Drum Tools in Sonar including the use of:

  • Session Drummer
  • PX-64 Percussion Strip
  • Step Sequencer
  • Beatscape
  • RXP REX Player

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