Cakewalk has done it again, this time taking their flagship DAW SONAR to the next level, adding tons of new features and functions. SONAR X2 is here and Eli Krantzberg is the man with the plan, showing you all of its ins and outs. 

Eli begins with the basics such as basic audio and MIDI hardware setup and settings, interface overviews, bussing and auditioning loops, using the Synth Tab to browse and load soft synths and cool Time Ruler & Transport tips. Next, Eli goes deeper and gets into recording MIDI and Audio, customizing your workflow, editing in Track View, using Markers, the Track Inspector and Clip Properties.

Eli then shows you how to work with Groove Clips, the Piano Roll View, Auto-Punch Recording, Loop Recording and working with Take Lanes. Mixing is next on the menu with lessons on customizing the Console View, Multi-Port Instruments and Track Folders, working with real-time effects and effect chains. He then wraps up the series with advanced mixing techniques such as using Sends and Busses, EQ and Compression, Automation Modes and Lanes, the ProChannel and final mix and fade out.

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Just upgrade to the latest version of Cubase? Cubase guru Doug Zangar shows you all of the new features and functions contained in the awesome new Cubase 6.5 update. You'll learn to get the most out of this update and how to apply it to your productions. 

Doug starts off tearing into Retrologue, leaving no stone unturned, then breaks down Padshop, step by step. Next, Doug gets detailed with the new Comp Tool and shows you the streamlined Audiowarp function.

Doug then demonstrates the newly improved Amp Rack and demystifies the DJ-EQ and MorphFilter plug-ins. Lastly, Doug shows how you can now record and export using the FLAC format as well as easily share your creations via SoundCloud.

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