This video tutorial from Novation guides you through how to set up and control Sonar through Automap. Included is how to control the mixer as well as VST plugins within Sonar.
Cakewalk's Artist Relations Manager Jimmy Landry talks to Tim Wynn about creating the music for The Darkness II game in SONAR X1. Tim is a very accomplished composer/producer and runs SONIC Fuel Studios out of Los Angeles, CA.
Bill Holland overviews the Sugar Bytes Effectrix plugin, which can do some incredibly crazy effectual work to your audio. It's pretty much like an audio version of a murder circus.
EZ Mix 2 is a multi-effect mix tool that comes with ready-made signal chain presets for the most common instruments and mix needs. Add EZmix Packs expansion...
In the third part of this current mixing series, Rich gives some great tips on mixing a drum kit, using a variety of plugs, from Inflator to SuprEsser.