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Composer/Author: Robby Berman
ALL ABOUT HARD DISK RECORDERS - Be successful in the world of hard disk recorders! If you are new to hard disk recording, or if you're just seeking more background knowledge, this book contains a wealth of information. Modern computer-based recording technology offers all sorts of inspiring tools, and the hard disk recorder is at the center of it all. This book takes you from the very beginning with an overview, to practical tips for taking advantage of the choices you have with this flexible recording system. Topics include: setting up a hard drive; how hard disk recordings work; principles of audio editing; nondestructive editing; maintaining a hard drive; how a work station operates; and more. A glossary of terms supports your reading as you dive into this musical adventure. This book is a perfect first step to a whole new era of recording technology!
Composer/Author: David Gibson
THE ART OF MIXING - David Gibson's hugely popular The Art of Mixing, the book that has taught a generation of mixing engineers, comes to life with over 3-1/2 hours of vivid, animated instruction on one feature-packed DVD! With Gibson's exclusive three-dimensional framework, you'll learn the right way to create every style of mix for any style of music. Topics covered include: descriptions and visuals of the functions of each piece of studio equipment involved in mixing • specific concepts behind making a mix that is appropriate for the music and the song • correlations between audio parameters and the visual parameters of the “virtual mixer” • and much more!
Composer/Author: David Gibson
THE ART OF MIXING - VIDEO BOXED SET - The #1 all-time bestselling book on mixing comes to life in over three and a half hours of vivid, detailed animated instruction in this great new two-video set! With Gibson's exclusive 3D visual framework, you'll learn the right way to create every style of mix for any style of music. Video 1 focuses on the visual representations of audio imaging and studio equipment. It provides an introduction to the visual framework achieved from representing sounds in mixes. Covers: the specific correlations between audio parameters and video parameters, volume (front/back), panning (left/right), frequency (up/down), and time. It also gives descriptions and visuals of the functions of compressors, limiters, noise gates, equalization, delays, flanging, chorusing, phasing and reverb. Video 2 uses the visual framework introduced in the first video to explain how to use studio equipment to create various types of mixes. It teaches viewers the basic concept of making a mix that is appropriate for the music and song, and lets them explore the complete range of possibilities available to the engineer in a mix using volume, panning, EQ and effects.
Composer/Author: Bill Gibson
THE AUDIOPRO HOME RECORDING COURSE, VOLUME 1 - Author Bill Gibson has created The AudioPro Home Recording Course to familiarize musicians with the fundamentals of studio recording using explanations and examples that are easy to understand and enlightening for the beginning and intermediate student. The book is accompanied by two CDs full of information and audio examples, and the text is complemented by hundreds of illustrations to make learning as painless as possible. Chapters include: The Mixer; Signal Processing; Guitar/Sounds; Microphones; Acoustic Drums; Percussion; Synchronization/Drum Machines.
Composer/Author: Bill Gibson
THE AUDIOPRO HOME RECORDING COURSE, VOLUME 2 - This essential complement to the first book in this series and required reading for anyone who is conscientious about recording the right way. This second volume also uses illustrations and audio examples to present all you need to know about impedance and balancing; recording bass guitar, vocals, pianos, and synths; panning and stereo imaging; and the recording session itself, down to the final mixdown. Let Bill Gibson give you the information you need to master your recording techniques and produce incredible recordings.
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Composer/Author: Howard Massey
BEHIND THE GLASS - In this prime collection of first-hand interviews, 37 of the world's top record producers share their creative secrets and hit-making techniques – from the practical to the artistic. George Martin reveals the technical and musical challenges of working with The Beatles, while Phil Ramone, producer for such artists as Billy Joel, discusses studio wall treatments. Offering real-world advice on everything from mics to mixing to coaching a nervous singer, producers interviewed include Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin), Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), Alan Parsons (Pink Floyd) and more.
Composer/Author: Erik Hawkins
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO REMIXING - Learn cutting-edge techniques using today's hottest software with this comprehensive handbook of the history, technology, craft and art of remixing. Teaches: what software and hardware to buy for your production studio; tips and shortcuts for programs including ProTools, Live, Logic Audio and Reason; how to legally remix tracks from your favorite artists; and much more.
Composer/Author: José Valenzuela
THE COMPLETE PRO TOOLS HANDBOOK - Offering tips and tricks on everything from recording and editing to mixing and mastering, this easy-to-use reference unlocks the secrets of Pro Tools, one of the most powerful computer-based digital audio production systems available. Providing step-by-step instruction, this fully illustrated guide covers getting up to speed, configuring and connecting equipment, and explains beginning and advanced techniques that will enable you to record, edit, reformat and reorganize music to match your own creative vision. Includes a CD-ROM with sample projects and exercises.
“I have been waiting for a book like this for five years – it's now a permanent part of my rack.”
– Ed Cherney, Engineer/Producer (Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, CSN&Y, Hootie & the Blowfish)
Composer/Author: Moses Avalon
CONFESSIONS OF A RECORD PRODUCER - 2ND EDITION - Now completely updated and revised, this streetwise guide helps musicians, producers, and others protect their rights and preserve their assets in today's cutthroat music recording industry. Industry insider Moses Avalon tells it like it is – how producers dip into budgets, artists steal songs, labels skim royalties, lawyers write contracts in code – and shows readers how to survive in the wake of these and other unfortunate truths. Deconstructing actual major record deals, Avalon dissects each party's involvement and perspective: what they actually do, how much they get paid, and what's really on their agenda. This second edition examines the impact of recent developments in the industry, including Internet file sharing and streaming, mergers and acquisitions, trade associations and their agendas, and more.
Composer/Author: Clive Young
CRANK IT UP - The live concert business is exploding; hundreds of acts are hitting the road every year, and whatever style music they play, they need to sound great. How can you be at the controls for these show? Learn from this book! Meet 72 of the world's finest front-of-house and monitor engineers, and listen as they reveal what gear they use and how, how they make top acts always sound amazing, and what it takes to survive the climb to the big time. Get the inside scoop straight from concert engineers on the road with stars such as Aerosmith, KISS, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2, the Dixie Chicks, Blondie, Madonna, Norah Jones, Elton John, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others!
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Composer/Author: Everest F.
CRITICAL LISTENING AUDITORY PERCEPTION - A professional training course for student audio engineers. This course includes a 200 page book and 5 CD's all of which can be used as a classroom course or self-tutorial. This contains the information needed for developing the skills to be a sound enginer, and it costs less than schools!
Composer/Author: Emile Menasché
THE DESKTOP STUDIO - Home recording using computers is one of the fastest growth segments in music. Over a half-dozen new magazines addressing this market have launched in the last five years alone, helping make the computer the dominant tool of the audio industry and the “at home” recordist. With the right software, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production system, and even a musical instrument. The Desktop Studio will help you get the most out of your computer and turn it – and you – into a creative powerhouse. It is a fully illustrated, comprehensive look at software and hardware, and provides expert tips for getting the most out of your music computer.
Emile Menasché is a writer, editor, composer and producer living in the New York metro area.
Composer/Author: Jon Chappell
DIGITAL HOME RECORDING - UPDATED & EXPANDED 2ND EDITION - This how-to guide is ideal for musicians who are new to the complexities of digital recording, as well as for those who want to keep up with the fast-changing technology. Providing detailed guidance on using hard disk and DAT technologies, stand-alone workstations, computer-based DAWs, surround sound 5.1 and more, plus related hardware and software-based tools such as Softsynths, plug-ins and software samplers, this book also surveys two-track audio recorders/editors, host-based audio/MIDI programs and CD mastering. Its analysis of emerging technology helps readers make informed decisions for creating and operating a cost-effective, professional-level digital studio at home.
Composer/Author: Norman Weinberg
THE ELECTRONIC DRUMMER - With music changing more than ever before, the electronic drummer is becoming high in demand. This book, from Modern Drummer Publications, is the book for the electronic drummer, beginner to advanced. It covers everything - from the most basic information to controlling sophisticated MIDI setups involving multiple-input devices, sound sources, and more. Topics covered include: The Basics of Sound, Drum Machines, Electronic Drums, MIDI, Computers, Sound Reinforcement and Electronic Setups. No 'modern drummer' should be without this book.
Composer/Author: Frank Dorritie
ESSENTIALS OF MUSIC FOR AUDIO PROFESSIONALS - The most concise training course ever written on music fundamentals for engineers, producers, directors, editors, managers and other audio/video recording professionals! This exciting book covers music theory in a way that's easy to understand and demystifies the whole process of working with musical notation, arrangements and scores. Features detailed instruction on: basic rhythmic and pitch notation, musical expression, sound production, melody and musical form, harmony and harmonics, sound in space, modes and scales, chords, intervals and much more! Includes an audio CD that further illustrates the author's easy-to-understand approach to teaching music theory.
Composer/Author: Rick Clark
THE EXPERT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RECORDING - Veteran music journalist Rick Clark conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry to create this extraordinary title. Tony Visconti, Danny Elfman, Eddie Offord, David Briggs and Roy Thomas Baker are just a few of the contributors who share their special studio practices, tips and anecdotes. A truly thorough look at the recording world, The Expert Encyclopedia of Recording covers everything from recording strings and horn sections to using creative production techniques on the latest musical styles. This definitive book will put in your hands the knowledge that has led the featured producers, engineers and composers to huge industry successes and millions of record sales.
Born and raised in Memphis, journalist and musician Rick Clark has been involved in the national music scene for many years. His articles have appeared in Mix, Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines, among others, and he has written liner notes for dozens of albums. In addition, he has performed on numerous releases by artists such as Alex Chilton and Tommy Hoehn. Clark lives in Nashville.
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Composer/Author: Maurice Johnson
GIGORAMA SOLOFLIGHT 1.0 - In this industry, it's imperative to learn how to manage your band and gain a real sense of control over your own music career. Discover a whole new way to keep it all together with Maurice Johnson's Gigorama 1.0, the exciting and easy-to-use gig management software system. Now musicians can easily book gigs, schedule lessons, print ready-to-sign contracts, view and print earning/expense summaries and import over 1,200 club and venue contacts from the legendary Recording Industry Sourcebook. This is a must for all bands, musicians and performing artists who want to take control and expand their careers. The accompanying book/manual contains a wealth of information ranging from working with club owners to how to find a manager. Also includes graphic screen shots and fully detailed descriptions of Gigorama's every function.
Composer/Author: Dallan Beck
HOME RECORDING BASICS VHS VIDEO - Learn the essentials of digital home recording from popular Recording Institute of Technology instructor Dallan Beck. In this video, Dallan takes you step-by-step through the process of recording a complete song using a basic home studio. You'll learn: how signal flow works; the do's and don't of “punching” in and out; how to connect and record a variety of instruments; tips on panning, setting levels, mixing and more.
Composer/Author: Peter Lawrence Alexander
HOW MIDI WORKS - 6TH EDITION - The revised 6th edition of this easy-to-use book is written in simple English and assumes no prior background with MIDI. Starting with the computer, How MIDI Works takes readers all the way through MIDI, sequencing and digital audio recording, and features chapter summary questions to ensure understanding. Topics covered include: the computer language of MIDI, controllers for keyboard operations, the mixing board within, hard disk audio recording, and many more. This text is a mainstay at colleges and universities across the nation.
Composer/Author: Peter Lawrence Alexander
HOW TO DO A DEMO-QUALITY RECORDING IN YOUR BEDROOM - 2ND EDITION - Whether you've got a four-track cassette deck, digital recorder, or a computer you've turned into a recording studio, How to Do a Demo-Quality Recording in Your Bedroom jump starts your skills quickly. It's written in a simple do-this, do-that approach. Topics covered include: expectations for home recording • connectors and cables • signal flow • overview of Cubase, Emagic Logic and Samplitude 6.0 • connecting the computer's audio card to the mixing board • recording procedures • how to set levels • how to apply effects in the mix • and much more. Includes a 38-page gallery of microphone positions for grand piano, amp miking, acoustic guitars, drums, vocalists and choir based on Shure® microphone techniques.
Composer/Author: Chris Foreman/John Eargle
JBL AUDIO ENGINEERING FOR SOUND REINFORCEMENT - This up-to-date book comprehensively covers all aspects of speech and music sound reinforcement. It is roughly divided into four sections: Section 1 provides the tutorial fundamentals that all audio engineers will need, discussing subjects such as fundamentals of acoustics, psychoacoustics, basic electrical theory and digital processing. Section 2 deals with the fundamental classes of hardware that the modern engineer will use, such as loudspeaker systems and components, microphones, mixers, amplifiers and signal processors. Special attention is given to digital techniques for system control and to audio signal analysis. Section 3 deals with the basics of system design, from concept to final realization. It covers topics such as basic system type and speech intelligibility, site survey, user needs analysis and project management. Section 4 discusses individual design areas, such as sports facilities, large-scale tour sound systems, high-level music playback, systems for the theater, religious facilities, and other meeting spaces. The book is written in an accessible style, but does not lack for ample amounts of technical information. It is truly a book for the 21st century!
The Senior Director of Product Development and Application for JBL Professional, John Eargle is the author of The Handbook of Recording Engineering, The Microphone Book, Handbook of Sound System Design, Electroacoustical Reference Data, Music, Sound and Technology and The Loudspeaker Handbook. A 2000 Grammy Award-winner for Best Classical Engineering, Mr. Eargle is an honorary member and past national president of the Audio Engineering Society, a faculty-member of the Aspen Audio Recording Institute, and a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Composer/Author: Rudy Trubitt
LIVE SOUND FOR MUSICIANS - Live Sound for Musicians shows you how to keep your band's PA system working smoothly, from set up and soundcheck right through your performance. If you're the person in the band who runs the PA, this is the book you've been waiting for!
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THE LIVE SOUND MANUAL - From faders to frequencies, microphones to mixing, pink noise to polarity, this is the all-inclusive manual for creating the finest sound for live performances. It applies to the entire range of stage performers and their equipment – solo acoustic guitar and vocal, full-scale band requiring complex amplification, or electronica DJ working multiple turntables. Every aspect of live sound is covered, including: analyzing venue needs, acquiring and managing the ideal sound system, setting up and testing equipment, understanding and applying the theories of acoustics, maintenance, trouble-shooting, and much more. Also features a 15,000-word technical glossary.
Composer/Author: Scott Stark
LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT - This reprint of this classic textbook is from MixBooks. Its simple language, detailed illustrations and concrete examples convey the fundamentals of sound reinforcement theory in an intelligent and intelligible manner, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring live sound technicians and musicians alike. Written for novice to intermediate-level users, it outlines all aspects of P.A. system operation and commonly encountered sound system design concerns, with in-depth discussions of microphones, speaker systems, equalizers, mixers, signal processors, crossovers, amplifiers, system wiring and interfaces, indoor and outdoor sound considerations and psychoacoustics.
Composer/Author: Todd Souvignier
LOOPS AND GROOVES - Loops and Grooves is an overview of the technology and art of making music with loops by a nationally recognized expert on music technology. The book surveys the fundamentals and evolution of loop-based composition and explores in depth the power of current groove-making technology. Loops and Grooves includes a special focus on loop-sequencing hardware, which hasn't been covered in book form before. The complete section on loop slicing software makes it easy to select and use the best loop sequencing programs. An extra bonus is a value added CD including audio examples and software demos. B/W photographs; Book/CD Pack; Paperback Original; May; Reference; World Rights.
Todd Souvignier is the author of Computer Audio: The Complete Guide to Mac and Windows Music and Sound (Alfred Publishing), co-author of The Musician's Guide to the Internet, 2nd Edition (Hal Leonard) and a frequent contributor to Electronic Musician magazine. His writings have been featured in the pages of Mix and Guitar magazines.
Souvignier is the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Exploit Systems, Inc., a technology company that assists copyright owners in the peer-to-peer file sharing arena. As the former Vice President of Marketing for OSC and Arboretum Systems, Souvignier helped grow two groundbreaking music software startups and assisted in popularizing desktop hard disk recording and digital signal processing. He lives in New Orleans.
Composer/Author: Rudy Trubitt
MACKIE COMPACT MIXERS - EDITION 2.1 - Fully authorized by Mackie Designs Inc., this book is for you! If you spend any time working with sound equipment for recording or live performance, you'll be involved with mixing and mixers. This book walks you through the concepts and features common to all compact mixers so you can get the most from these very flexible audio tools. Covers the basics, easy-to-read diagrams, hooking things up, real world applications, mixing tips, advanced signal routing, and “under the hood” advice for the Mackie VLZ, VLZ-PRO, SR, CFX, PPM and now DFX-series mixers. Certified 100% math-free and musician-friendly!
Composer/Author: Tom Volinchak
MAKE MONEY WITH YOUR STUDIO - Owning and operating a recording studio presents the same challenges faced by other businesses. Successful recording studio owner Tom Volinchak reveals the ins and outs of how to turn your musical passion into a profitable venture. In this enlightening book, he covers in detail: sales and marketing techniques; promotional tools; adding value to your business; finding new business; making your studio demo; equipment tips; studio profiles; resource listings; and much more.
“If recording means more than a hobby to you, get this book – it'll pay for itself in spades.”
– Lorenz Rychner, Editor, Recording magazine
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MAKE MUSIC NOW! - Make Music Now! is an easy-to-read, non-technical, fun introduction to putting together and using a home studio. In addition to describing important concepts and gear-related topics, this book offers how-to tips and tricks, cost-effective technological guidance, and creative inspiration for using computers to make and distribute original music. The first section is an overview of gear: what the various pieces are, why they are necessary, how each one works, and tips on what to look for when shopping. The second section suggests fun ideas for home studio projects, and describes the basics of distributing music online, burning CDs, and more.
Mitch Gallagher is editor-in-chief of EQ magazine and a former technical editor of Keyboard.
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Composer/Author: Gino Robair
MAKING THE ULTIMATE DEMO - 2ND EDITION - Electronic Musician Associate Editor Gino Robair shows you the essential steps for making a demo tape. He teaches you how to target your audience, put together a gear checklist, and prepare a room for recording, with info on choosing and using a mixer, power amps, patch bays and mics. Other topics include: analog vs. digital; demo formats (CD-R, DAT and cassette); home studio maintenance techniques; and the fundamentals of multitracking, overdubbing, track bouncing, dynamics processing, and recording instruments. Robair also covers what to do when your ultimate demo's in the can, covering: Demo Shopping 101, stalking the deal makers, press kit etiquette, lawyers, A&R reps, managers, self-publishing, starting your own label, and more!
Composer/Author: Bobby Owsinski
THE MASTERING ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK - Everything you've always wanted to know about the art of music mastering is now available in one book! Peek into a top-flight mastering house and see the tools of the trade, explore the secrets of making hot masters, and learn rules for frequency balancing and dither. Learn how CDs work and how they're made, and relive mastering history with a separate chapter on mastering for vinyl and how records are pressed. This book extensively covers stereo mastering and also looks into the future with an expansive section on surround mastering and multi-channel delivery. Features interviews with such mastering giants as Bernie Grundman, Bob Ludwig, Glenn Meadows, Doug Sax and others.
Composer/Author: Roger McGuinn
ROGER MCGUINN'S GUIDE TO HOME RECORDING ON A COMPUTER - Roger McGuinn made his last Grammy-nominated record on a laptop computer. On this DVD he demonstrates, for beginners, all the steps it takes to record at home, from laying down the basic tracks and overdubbing vocal and guitar parts, to burning a completely mixed two-track stereo master to CD. You'll also see Roger's equipment set-up, get ideas about mic placement, how to back up your project, and other tips that will get anyone started recording on their Mac or PC.
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Composer/Author: Frank Samagaio
THE MELLOTRON BOOK - The Mellotron was a favorite instrument of such famed acts as The Beatles, the Moody Blues, Tangerine Dream and Mike Oldfield. This legendary organ used pre-recorded tape loops to produce the world's first “sampled” sounds, like the flute intro to the Beatles' “Strawberry Fields Forever.” Back in production after a 20-year hiatus, the Mellotron is still one of the most sought-after pieces of vintage musical gear on the market. The Mellotron Book is the first title to explore the unique history and complex inner workings of this one-of-a-kind instrument. Includes many instrument photos throughout, plus old ads and catalog pages, sounds libraries, a listing of albums featuring the Mellotron, and sources for further reading.
Composer/Author: Jeff Rona
THE MIDI COMPANION - Here's your complete guide to using MIDI synthesizers, samplers, soundcards, sequencers, computers and more! The MIDI Companion shows how a MIDI system or systems for a wide range of situations can be assembled quickly, easily and trouble-free. Describes how to synchronize MIDI sequencers, drum machines, multitrack equipment, SMPTE-based equipment, and other MIDI instruments. Describes each and every MIDI code and the techniques used in transmitting these codes between various MIDI devices. Explains how to get the most out of any musical situation that calls for the use of synthesizers and electronic musical instruments. This totally new edition includes more information on the actual applications and musical uses for MIDI. A complete chapter devoted to General MIDI, plus the charts for GM sounds. Two additional new chapters on The MIDI Studio and MIDI And The Personal Computer. New diagrams, updated diagrams, new graphics. Profusely illustrated with pictures, photographs and diagrams, and also includes a detailed glossary.
Composer/Author: David Miles Huber
THE MIDI MANUAL - 2ND EDITION - Written as an all-around guide to MIDI technology, this manual provides a close-up look at the industry's top products and teaches you how to integrate them with your computer. Illustration and step-by-step lessons teach you how to set up an efficient MIDI system as well as how to use your PC to expand your musical recording and performing techniques. In this book you'll learn: MIDI's components, function, fundamentals and full range of production techniques; the science of synchronization; digital and hard-disk recording techniques; the art of sequencing; more. 255 pages, 7″ x 9 1/4″
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MIND OVER MIDI - For musicians of all levels, an in-depth guide to the creative applications and theory of the musical instrument digital instrument. Knowledge and understanding of MIDI has become essential for the modern musician. In performance, composition, and recording, MIDI has made it possible to create synthesizer or computer setups consisting of any number of keyboards, strings, drums etc. Mind Over MIDI presents a practical introduction to this crucial new technology, including: what MIDI does • data transmission • tutorial • channels • modes • controllers • computers • interfaces • software • sequencers • accessories • SMPTE & MIDI • MIDI systems • and more. This book is an invaluable addition to the essential literature of modern electronic music-making. Diagrams and illustrations throughout.
Composer/Author: Maureen Droney
MIX MASTERS - Learn what it takes to be a great mix engineer! Mix Masters is a collection of 27 interviews with platinum engineers by Mix magazine writer Maureen Droney. Discover how music engineers, using the same arsenal of tools, can create such unique works from artist to artist, even track to track. You'll find practical and informative behind-the-scenes, behind-the-glass insight into the art of mixing by the industry's most in-demand engineers across all genres – pop, rock, country, classical and film. Covers: how to set up a mix that has power and impact; mic placement; how to record and mix multiple vocal tracks; tips and tricks using effects processors; EQ techniques; and more.
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Composer/Author: Bobby Owsinski
THE MIXING ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK - At last! All the tricks of the top recording engineers revealed at mixdown! With this book you'll learn: the evolution of mixing; mixing styles such as L.A. vs. New York vs. London; the six elements of a mix; rules for arrangements; and from where to build your mix. This handy book also teaches the secrets of EQ and “magic frequencies”; how to add effects and EQ'ing reverbs; sonic layering of effects; how to calculate delay time; and much more. Includes an expansive chapter on mixing in 5.1 Surround, plus an incredible section filled with interviews with the top engineers in the field, such as George Massenburg, Allen Sides, Bruce Swedien, and over a dozen more.
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MULTI-TRACK RECORDING - With the advent of new technology at lower prices, high-quality home recording has become an accessible and even essential aspect of being a musician today. Multi-Track Recording is an introduction and guide to the latest equipment, how it works, and how to use it. Designed by the publishers of Guitar Player and Keyboard magazines, this comprehensive and easy-to-understand book explains how to set up a home studio with 4-track tape recorders, how to choose outboard gear and effects devices for your own unique sound, how to synchronize your tracks with various simple and advanced technologies, and how to incorporate MIDI in your home recording, whether it's analog or digital. Suitable for both working at home and advancing to the studio, Multi-Track Recording offers invaluable tips on choosing a mixer, soundproofing, echo and delay, reverb, compression, stereo, noise gates, sync tones and click tracks, SMPTE, drum machines, MIDI time code, advanced techniques and the latest applications and MIDI and tapeless recording. Written by working musicians and studio professionals, the book has practical creative tips as well as the basic information, theory and technique necessary to make professional sounding multi-track recordings-yourself.
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MUSIC PRODUCERS - 2ND EDITION - Ever wish you could sit down and talk with the people behind the biggest hit records of all time? Would you like insights into their techniques and experiences producing platinum releases with the hottest artists ever? Then you need this newest collection of articles from the recording industry's leading magazine, Mix. You'll get in-depth interviews with Sir George Martin, Don Was, Daniel Lanois, Jeff Lynne, Phil Ramone, Glenn Ballard and a host of others (over 50 in all!). Find out how they got their start in the industry, how they mediate between labels and artists, what equipment they prefer and much, much more!
Composer/Author: Dallan Beck
THE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO RECORDING ACOUSTIC GUITAR - Learn the tools of the trade for recording acoustic guitar parts in your home studio! Topics covered in this one-on-one lesson with MI faculty instructor Dallan Beck include miking techniques, direct recording, EQ, compression, recording techniques, and effects such as chorus, reverb and delay. The accompanying CD features 48 demo tracks.
Composer/Author: Dallan Beck
THE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO RECORDING DRUMS - This private lesson with MI instructor Dallan Beck will teach you how to get a professional sound when recording drums in the studio and on stage. Topics covered include: microphones, sound processors, drum components, room and accent mics, different drumming styles, drum grooves and more. The accompanying CD contains nearly 100 demonstration tracks.
Composer/Author: Dallan Beck
THE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO RECORDING VOCALS - In this “one-on-one” lesson, Recording Institute of Technology instructor Dallan Beck presents a well thought-out tutorial on recording vocals that all musicians and recording engineers can learn from. He explains microphones, mic placement, compression, equalization, tracking vocals, effects and more in a detailed, yet easy-to-understand way. The accompanying CD contains 80 helpful demonstration tracks.
Composer/Author: Ted Greenwald
THE MUSICIAN'S HOME RECORDING HANDBOOK - This is the ideal handbook for musicians who want to make high-quality recordings at home. The author's basic philosophy is that musicianship, not equipment, is the essential ingredient in a great recording. With skill, creativity, and a can-do attitude, anyone can produce CD-quality recorded music at home with a minimum of technology and training. The book makes general, practical musical sense of the complex technology of home recording. It will prove useful to those just getting started in home recording, to those trying to fill in holes in their recording background, and to musicians who would just like to understand more clearly what goes on in the studio. The book is based on a popular series of columns in Guitar Player magazine.
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HOME RECORDING MAGAZINE'S 100 RECORDING TIPS AND TRICKS - Ever wondered how to get the same sound on your home studio projects that the pros get on your favorite CDs? Agonized over the right guitar sound? Pondered the perfect mic placement? Now, with Home Recording Magazine's 100 Recording Tips and Tricks, you can start getting the sound you've always wanted, while learning the secrets of pro recording engineers and producers. On this DVD you'll learn several strategies for turning your recording sessions into productive experiences that help you make the most of your music. Recorded at New York's Bass Hit Studios, where the music for HBO's hit series Oz is produced, and featuring the contributions of more than 10 recording engineers, producers and professional musicians, this title offers 100 useful tips and tricks for all sorts of recording studio activity, including: miking drums and other instruments • recording guitars • using computers • pre-production • tracking • mixing • post-production • and more. 36 minutes.
Composer/Author: Kurt Kurasaki
POWER TOOLS FOR REASON 2.5 - Power Tools for Reason 2.5 covers the advanced features of Propellerhead Software's incredibly popular Reason software. Reason is a computer-based music production studio that contains a full complement of synthesizers, drum machines and audio effects. Author Kurt Kurasaki created Propellerhead's CD-ROM tutorial Producing Music with Reason and also maintains an independent web site (www.peff.com) for Reason users. This book is an incredible compendium of insights and techniques, and contains over 100 advanced tips for producing cutting-edge music with Reason. This will be the first book on the market to cover the major new features in version 2.5 of Reason. Readers can expand their sonic palettes by applying the advice of a recognized Reason guru, and they will learn the audio concepts behind these effects so they can become experts in sound innovation.
Composer/Author: Francis Preve
POWER TOOLS SOFTWARE FOR LOOP MUSIC - Illuminates the technical & creative aspects of loops, allowing you to master this limitless form. Covers: digital recording & sampling, creating your own loops, signal processing & routing, mixing like the pros, legal aspects of sampling, shortcuts and more, exploring applications of the most popular software tools. As a bonus, the included CD-ROM contains demo and lite software of the tools discussed, in both Mac OS and Windows versions, plus 250+ megabytes of license-and royalty-free loops and samples in a variety of styles.
Composer/Author: Jay Rose
PRODUCING GREAT SOUND FOR DIGITAL VIDEO - Make your video project sound as good as it looks! Written by Digital Video columnist and Clio-winning sound designer Jay Rose, this book explains hundreds of real-world techniques to use from pre-production through mix. You get how-to's, tips and time-savers, plus tutorials on key skills such as dialog and music editing. With an audio CD of sample tracks and diagnostic tools, this is a complete audio training resource as well as a quick problem-solving guide.
Composer/Author: David Franz
PRODUCING IN THE HOME STUDIO WITH PRO TOOLS - SECOND EDITION - Get the most out of Digidesign's Pro Tools software with this comprehensive home studio guide that will show you how to create the highest quality recordings by honing your production skills and engineering techniques. With a complete explanation of the entire production process, you'll find out everything you need to know to make your music projects stand out from the rest. You'll learn how to: mix and master recordings like the pros; run a recording session and produce great songs; set up your home studio and improve its efficiency; set up mics to capture superior sounds; master the intricacies of Pro Tools with keystroke shortcuts and technical instruction; record real-sounding MIDI tracks; and much more. Ideal for producers, engineers, songwriters and artists. The Second Edition is fully updated for the new features of Pro Tools 6.X software and all Digidesign home studio hardware products. A new chapter on Digital Audio Editing was added to the book, and new hands-on projects have been added in every chapter. Additionally, there are new, more advanced Pro Tools sessions with audio examples that explain many in-demand Pro Tools techniques.
Composer/Author: David Miles Huber/Philip Williams
PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES - Here is the ultimate guide to microphone placement, applications and techniques by one of the authors of the industry bestseller Modern Recording Techniques. This book focuses intensely on microphone usage for dozens of different instruments as well as vocals, amplifiers, Leslie cabinets and more! Accompanied by an audio CD that allows you to hear the different effects of microphone placement techniques in real time for a full understanding of how to get the best recordings from any type of microphone. 136 pages, 8 1/2″ x 11″
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Composer/Author: Huw Price
RECORDING GUITAR AND BASS - Guitarists and bassists are forever striving to capture their instrument's sound on recordings. This hands-on guide describes the techniques that accomplish this best. The book provides practical advice for creating a home studio space, choosing and using amps and microphones, processing and enhancing sound with effects, and special approaches for recording acoustic and electric bass and guitar, as well as double bass. It also includes interviews with top technicians, producers and musicians in which they teach their tricks of the trade. A 63-track companion CD demonstrates every important technique and sound, including: variation created by different amplifiers, microphones, positioning within the studio, EQ applications, and more. Features a full glossary that explains all the tech terms you'll need to know.
Composer/Author: Jon Chappell
THE RECORDING GUITARIST - This is a practical, hands-on guide to a variety of recording environments, from modest home studios – where the guitarist must also act as the engineer and producer – to professional facilities outfitted with top-quality gear and staffed with audio engineers. This book will prepare guitarists for any recording situation and will help them become familiar with all facets of recording technology and procedure. Topics covered include: guitars and amps for recording; effects; mixer logic and routing strategies; synching music to moving images; and how to look and sound professional, with advice from Alex Lifeson, Carl Verheyen, Steve Lukather, Eric Johnson and others. Also includes complete info on the classic set-ups of 14 guitar greats, from Hendrix to Vai. 160 pages, 8 1/2″ x 11″
Composer/Author: Thomas E. Rudolph/Vincent A. Leonard, Jr
RECORDING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD - Build the perfect digital studio, no matter what your budget! Creating high-quality digital recording does not require buying the most expensive equipment, but it does require buying the right equipment and knowing how to use it. This book provides professional advice and recommendations on studio equipment, software and the latest technologies, plus practical tips for creating, editing and mastering digital recordings. Perfect for professional musicians, music educators and hobbyists who want to explore the world of digital recording. 8″ x 10″, 280 pages.
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