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Get Started

This course covers basic setup and operation of SONAR and its features.

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X2 Inspector

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How to use integral information from the X2 Inspector to speed up your workflow.

X2 Loop Construction

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Find out how to use this powerful tool to creatively and intuitively work with loops.

X2 Screensets

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Arrange and save layouts of every window in Skylight.

X2 Skylight

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Arrange and customize SONAR's Skylight workpace

X2 Smart Grid

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Intelligently set the snap resolution and the visual grid line display dynamically

X2 Smart Tool

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Seamlessly edit audio and MIDI using SONAR X2's enhanced Smart Tool

X2 Automation Lanes

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Learn how to implement automation lanes into your workflow

X2 Take Lanes

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Keep your projects and tracks organized with new Take Lanes

X2 ProChannel

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Get a tour of the new modular ProChannel - exclusive to SONAR X2 Producer

X2 Piano Roll

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Get started with the updated Piano Roll View in SONAR X2

X2 Automation

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Learn how to quickly edit tracks with X2's new automation

X2 R-MIX SONAR

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Learn your way around this new visual based mixing tool in X2 Producer

X2 Matrix View

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Learn how to introduce nonlinear music production into your workflow

X2 Metronome

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Use the powerful, built-in Metronome to keep your tracks in time

X2 FX Chains

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Uncover the power and flexibility of FX Chains in SONAR X2

X2 Console Emulator

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Learn how to create more punch, depth & definition

X2 BREVERB SONAR

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Get to know this exceptionally versatile go-to Reverb

X2 Browser

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X2’s powerful Browser will save you time and greatly improve your workflow.

X2 Multidock

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Find out how this tabbed system in Skylight User Interface can organize the most complex projects.

X2 QuadCurve EQ

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The QuadCurve EQ is proven itself to be amongst the best in the industry. Find out how to make it work for you.

X2 Quick Grouping

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The convenience of Quick Grouping can save you time, but can also add creativity to your mixes.

X2 Zoom and Navigation

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Learn how to use Timeline Zoom and much more.

X2 Clips

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Learn how to work with X2's audio and MIDI clips.

Plugin Layouts

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Manage and categorize existing plugin layouts.

Basic Mix Functions

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Learn the basics of Volume, Pan, Mute, and Solo.

Effects Sends

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Create and route effects sends to use reverb and delay across multiple tracks.

SoundCloud

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Export your projects directly from SONAR to SoundCloud.

Exporting Audio

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Export entire mixes or individual tracks or busses.

ProChannel Expanded

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How to use this built-in, modular, fully customizable console strip.

Automation Envelopes

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Learn the basics of creating and editing automation.

Setup ACT Device

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Learn how to configure a V-Studio, A-Pro, or other ACT ready device

Setup non-ACT Device

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Learn how to configure any third-party, non-ACT ready device.

Using ACT

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Learn how to use ACt to control any plugin, synth, and track control.

Control Surface Config.

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Learn how to setup and configure a control surface in SONAR.

Skylight

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Take a tour of SONAR X1's new and innovative Skylight user interface.

Unified Preferences

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Get the basics of SONAR X1's new Unified Preferences menu.

ASIO Configuration

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Learn how to setup and configure an ASIO device with SONAR.

MIDI Configuration

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Learn how to setup and configure a MIDI device with SONAR.

Record an Audio Track

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Learn how to record an audio track in SONAR

Inserting Synths

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Learn how to insert soft synths into SONAR.

Inserting Effects

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Learn how to insert effects onto tracks and clips.

Input Monitoring Effects

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Learn how to input monitor with effects in SONAR.

Tools and Editing

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Get the basics of SONAR X1's Tools, Edit Filter, Automation, and more.

ProChannel

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Get familiar with SONAR X1's ProChannel (Comp, EQ, Tube Saturation).

PX-64

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Get a basic overview of the layout and functions of the PX-64 Percussion Strip.

Audio Configuration

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Get up and running quickly with the initial setup and configuration of SONAR.

MIDI Devices Setup

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Learn how to setup keyboard controllers and other MIDI devices.

Plugin Manager

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Get the most out of SONAR's powerful and flexible Plugin Manager.

AudioSnap 2.0

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Get a basic overview of AudioSnap 2.0 and become familiar with its controls and functions.


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