The Thomson Course Technology SONAR 7 Power! The Comprehensive Guide is well qualified to help you get the most out of SONAR music studio software. This book picks up where the SONAR manual leaves off, teaching you how to dig deep into the program with step-by-step examples and exercises. From initially customizing SONAR 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 audio and MIDI effects and how to use them in both 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, including AudioSnap, Active Controller Technology (ACT), and Session Drummer 2. Wrap things up as you learn how to prepare your completed SONAR project and burn it to a CD.