Cakewalk have recently released the SONAR X1 Mind Map. A Mind Map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. It’s in a more easily navigable format and you can graphically browse all the topics – Keeping with the spirit of X1.
Per request it’s also available for download for offline viewing as a PDF. You can easily navigate using the toolbar at the top of the screen and even search within individual nodes of the map. continue reading…


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Novation have announced the release of Automap Version 3.7. Automap is the piece of software that comes with all Novation controllers. It has been designed to make the job of assigning your hardware controls to various software parameters quick and easy. Automap enables knobs, faders and buttons to instantly control plug-in instruments and effects, as well as your sequencer’s mixer and transport controls. Its software interface shows you exactly what each control on your hardware is assigned to and, in combination with Novation’s controllers, is the clearest way of getting hands-on control of your DAW and plug-ins.