Garrigus.com has announced the release of the Sonar 8 Power! book (ISBN: 1-59863-821-1) by Scott R. Garrigus (author of the Cakewalk Sonar and Sony Sound Forge Power book series). According to Garrigus, Sonar 8 Power! is the first comprehensive guide to deal exclusively with Cakewalk Music Software's Sonar 8 Studio and Sonar 8 Producer MIDI and digital audio sequencing applications.

Covering both Sonar 8 Studio and Producer Editions (as well as Sonar Home Studio 7 and 7 XL), Sonar 8 Power! is the eighth edition of the Sonar Power book series providing detailed training for Cakewalk's Sonar 8 music recording software. Written for both new users and veteran upgraders alike, Sonar 8 Power! walks you through all of the features of the software with step-by-step instructions and exercises.

New users will start at the beginning and learn everything they need to know to use Sonar 8 for recording, editing, producing, mixing, and bringing their music to the masses. Upgraders will learn about all the new features in Sonar 8 as well as enhancements to existing features that may affect their current production workflow.

New topics covered include: TS-64 Transient Shaper plug-in, TL-64 Tube Leveler plug-in, Beatscape VSTi, Dimension Pro VSTi, Channel Tools plug-in, Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 LE, TruePianos Amber Module VSTi, Instrument Tracks, Loop Explorer enhancements, Arm tracks during playback/recording, Insert Send Assistant, Exclusive Solo mode, Solo Override, Live input bounce, Clip selection groups, Aim Assist line, Free Edit Tool, Quick Group enhancement, Edit tools enhancements, and much more.

Pricing & Availability

Sonar 8 Power is currently available with an introductory discount of 37% off the list price of $49.99. Readers can find more information (including a detailed table of contents), read excerpts, download project files and bonus chapters, as well as place an order by visiting the Power Books section at www.garrigus.com.