Alfred Music Publishing announces the distribution of SONAR X1 Power!, an instructional resource guide from Course Technology PTR, a division of Cengage Learning.

SONAR X1 Power! is the comprehensive instructional guide to Cakewalk’s SONAR X1 music recording software. Geared for new users and veteran upgraders alike, the textbook reveals all the software features and enhancements, and includes best practice procedures for project work flow. Topics include an introduction to MIDI and digital audio, workflow customization, recording and playback, exploring editing tools and effects, mixing, composing with loops, how to take SONAR projects to CD, and much more. Arranged in a concise yet easy-to-understand fashion, the instructional resource guide includes helpful DAW screenshots and practice exercises to reinforce concepts and methods.

For the new user, the textbook offers a complete review of SONAR X1 along with the essentials to maneuvering within the music software for recording, editing, producing, mixing, and bringing projects to final product. Upgraders will be met with all the new features in the program, as well as enhancements to existing features that may affect their current production workflow. The comprehensive guide dutifully serves as both a training manual and as a reference guide, offering a detailed table of contents and a complete and well-organized index.

SONAR X1 Power! comprehensive resource guide is now available for $49.99 at music retail stores or online today, through the Drummer Cafe.