| Section |
Tutorial |
Length |
Topics |
Quick Start |
Introduction |
3:30
|
This introduction to our Sonar 7 training covers the following topics:
- Welcome
- Course Overview
- Navigation
|
| What's New |
8:08
|
This Cakewalk training module covers 8 of the new functions in Sonar 7 including:
- Step Sequencer
- Side Chaining
- Mastering Plug-ins
- V-Vocal Pitch-to-MIDI
- CD Ripping/Burning
- Web Publishing
- Piano Roll View Edits
- External Inserts
|
| Projects |
10:38
|
This module of our Cakewalk Sonar 7 tutorial introduces Sonar projects and explains the structure of the Tracks Pane and other project-related functions:
- Tracks Pane
- Selecting/Highlighting
- Global Options
- Color Presets
- Folders
- Viewing/Sizing
- Window Layouts
- Key Bindings
|
| Editing |
8:55
|
Here in our Cakewalk Sonar training we introduce the Console View including an overview of the following functions:
- Clips Pane
- Automation Envelopes
- Snap to Grid
- Toolbars
- Time Ruler
- Cut/Copy/Paste
- Project Navigator
|
Mixing
Console |
11:18 |
This Sonar 7 tutorial provides an overview of the common elements in both audio and MIDI editing:
- I/O Assignments
- Input Echo
- Automation
- Routing
- Groups
- Active Controller
- Technology
- Track/Bus Inspector
|
Audio |
Setup |
11:10
|
This Cakewalk Sonar 7 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
- Driver Modes
- Latency
- File Management
- Wave Profiler
|
| Recording |
6:01 |
In this Sonar 6 course module we simulate a recording session to illustrate the following topics:
- Input Levels
- Input Echo
- Punch/In Out
- Amplitube 2
- Track Layers
- Loop Recording
- Smart Mute Tool
|
| Mixing I |
12:00 |
In this two-part Sonar 7 training session we start with recorded audio and midi tracks of a project and create a final mix. The following concepts and functions are explained:
- Panning
- EQ
- Sends
- Buses
- Routing
- FX Bin
- Pseudo Stereo
- Compression
- Reverb
- Automation
- Mixdown
|
| Mixing II |
12:46 |
| Mastering I |
6:52
|
This module in our Cakewalk Sonar course provides an introduction to the tools and techniques which can be used in Sonar 7 for mastering including:
- Stereo Imaging
- Mastering Reverb
- Multiband Compression
- Loudness Maximizing
|
| Mastering II |
6:54 |
| Loops & Remix |
Loops |
13:48 |
In this tutorial of our Sonar 7 training, we discuss the features provided by Cakewalk for loop-based compositions. The following topics and concepts are covered:
- Loop Explorer
- Groove Clips
- Loop Construction
- Pitch Shifting
- Time Stretching
- Pitch Markers
|
| AudioSnap |
11:41 |
This Cakewalk Sonar 7 training module demonstrates the use of the AudioSnap function. The following topics are covered:
- Audio Quantize
- Groove Quantize
- Transient Pool
- Tempo Map
- Auto Stretch
|
MIDI |
Virtual Instruments |
14:40
|
In this Sonar 7 tutorial we cover the following:
- Plug-In Manager
- Synth Rack
- Rewire
- Native Instruments
- Propellerhead Reason
- Kontakt
|
| Hardware Synths |
11:02
|
In this Sonar 7 tutorial we cover the following:
- Instruments Definitions
- Banks/Patches
- Note Names
- Track Parameters
- Step Recording
- Quantization
- System Exclusive
|
| MIDI Edit I |
8:25 |
In these two Sonar 7 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 |
7:18 |
Tools & Techniques |
Session Drummer |
11:47 |
In this Sonar 7 training session we demonstrate how to use Cakewalk Session Drummer 2 including the use of:
- Drum Kits
- MIDI Grooves
- Mixer
- Step Sequencer
|
| Surround Mixing |
11:54 |
Our Cakewalk Sonar 7 training on Surround Sound starts with a stereo mix and converts it into a Surround 5.1 mix. In this tutorial we cover these concepts:
- Surround Formats
- Surround Buses
- Surround Panner
- LFE Channel
- SurroundBridge
- Multichannel Mixdown
- Stereo Downmixing
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