Cubase SX Power!

This book is twice what the handbook is, especially if you only have the pdf version. Since the pdf version is the only version you get when you buy Cubase and if you want the hardcopy version you have to buy it, save yourself some time and money. Buy this book instead of the Cubase manual. This book is easily laid out and enjoyable to read. The illustrations are right on the mark and compliment the text excellently. My knowledge of Cubase doubled after reading this book, and it helped take my recording to the next level. As I pick out recordings and listen to them, it is easy to tell which one were recorded before reading this book and which one were recorded after. I recommend this book for anyone serious about recording using the Steinberg Cubase software.

Not wishing to rain on anyone's parade here but i have to say i'm not that impressed with this book. I bought it because it had good reviews here and they said it was user friendly and the tutorials were great. (amazon incidently offered by far the best price ;). Honestly though i find the book rather unstimulating to read, colourless and passionless. The tutorials not altogether that useful nor well explained. As is the "marker section" of chapter 4. I have no learning difficulties and am thoroughly into my music tech. I just wanted something a little more fun! Am now buying a CDROM on cubase SX to see if this livens my learning up a little.