The definitive book on understanding, and using, today's recording technology. Whether amateur or professional, you will find that this book is packed with useful tips on every aspect of recording, from the initial purchase of your gear to mixing and assembling a master tape or CD.

Contains 44 in-depth articles geared toward the home recording novice with helpful information on studio setup and sound conditioning cables and connectors gear selection and issues monitoring recording effects mixing andmastering. Now you can have access to those indispensable studio basics that can allow you to create recordings just like the pros! Includes DVD.

How to Design Build and Modify Custom Guitar and Bass Amplifiers-Amp guru Lee Jackson covers a range of amplifier and speaker issues including: tools of the trade; soldering; different valve/tube types; electronic symbols; amplifier modifications ranging from gain stages to adding reverbs; schematics of solidstate circuits and power supplies; lists of possible suppliers and much more!Includes over 180 photos and illustrations.

A Complete Guide-Create professional quality music in your home studio with this comprehensive guide to all aspects of DIY production. With the help of this book you can learn how to set up your studio for maximum versatility syncronise yourequipment correctly discover hundreds of new editing techniques and absorb yourself in a mix that sparkles and glows just like a professional release. Contains discussion concerning the producer's role and purpose and coversmany different production disciplines and approaches. Get the best out of your equipment and make your music shine.

Mastering the Art of Music Notation with Finale. Fully updated for Finale 2005 and above this book remains the definitive guide for understanding and using this powerful state-of-the-art music notation software.Finale's wide range of capabilities yields a steep learning curve but The Finale Primer guides users through the powerful intricacies of Finale 2005 one step at a time. This hands-on book assists with all facets of music preparation - whether transcribing an existing piece of music or creating an original work - and helps maximize the benefits of Finale's invaluable capabilities in editing reformatting and reorganizing musical material.

Hard Disk Recording for Musicians. A complete, up-to-the-minute guide to the equipment, techniques, and processes of digital audio. Covers computer-based sound editing, digital signal processing, real-world applications, and sampling.

Home recording has never before seen the popularity it's experiencing today. Whether it's simply a laptop with a camera microphone or a decked-out studio with tens of thousands of dollars in equipment more people are recording their music at home now than at any other time in history. What's even more impressive are the sounds that can be accomplished with affordable gear. The gap between the capabilities of the professional and home studio is diminishing more every year which makes this a great time to be in the home recording business. In How To Record At Home On A Budget we'll look closely at all aspects involved in getting qualityrecordings from your modest home studio rig. The technological revolution has made high-grade production from home more attainable than ever but the instruments won't record themselves. There's still lots of know-how involved and that's where this book comes in. If you're willing to put in a bit of effort to learn the tools of the trade great sounds await!

Experience the creative power of Pro Tools 8! Whether you're an M-Powered LE or HD user the new Pro Tools 8 software will allow you to work with sound in exciting new ways! Featuring a brand-new interface new virtual instruments and plug-ins new MIDI features and more Pro Tools 8 is an exciting step forward for the world's best-known digital audio workstation. Even if you're a beginner the information in this DVD will help you get Pro Tools 8 up and running in no time. Host Andrew Eisele starts with hardware introducing you to the Mbox 2 the low-cost high-quality interface you can use with Pro Tools 8 LE. Next he'll take you on a guided tour of thesoftware's new look explaining the file menus workflow screens transport controls and other aspects of the program. You'll be introduced to many of the new virutal synths in Pro Tools 8 including the amazing Transfuser virtual synth-workstation. You'll learn how to record audio and MIDI into Pro Tools 8 be guided through the mixing process and learn how to bounce your mix to disk so you can create your own CD or upload your music to the web. Along the way Andrew will demonstrate many of the tips and techniques he's developed from teaching Pro Tools 8. No matter what level of hardware you use this DVD is a must-have for your Pro Tools-based studio!

in the Home Studio-Today's smart singer-songwriter needs to be able to produce high-quality demo recordings without breaking the bank. With this informative Berklee Guide you can learn how to acquire and use songwriter-appropriate home studio gear so that you can create your own professional recordings at home whatever your budget living arrangement or technological aptitude. By the end of the book you will understand the key concepts of how the recording process works and how to get the best sound possible out of whatever equipment you own and whatever style of music you produce. The Singer-Songwriter's Guide To Recording In The Home Studio makes recordingeasy ? so you can put your effort into thinking about creative songwriting and performing rather than struggling with technology.

An enlightening guide to recording studio techniques and practices this book collects ten years of interviews and articles edited by Keith Hatschek for the authoritative quarterly Pro Studio Edition. The book provides tipsand insider information on all facets of the recording process from studio acoustics mixing and microphones to digital recording vintage equipment and working with bands. Notable engineers and producers from a wide array ofbackgrounds share the tricks of the trade including Joe Barresi (Melvins Bad Religion) Mitch Easter (REM Suzanne Vega) Richard Dodd (Wilco Green Day) and Ed Cherney (Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Eric Clapton).

Mixing and Mastering (2nd Edition)-Making the instrument and vocal tracks sound their best and then making them all work together is an extremely important stage in the recording process. This important second edition of the Hal Leonard Recording Method: Book 6 demonstrates techniques and procedures that result in a polished mix and powerful master recording using current plug-ins software and hardware. You'll then learn how to prepare the mastered recording for CD replication streaming or download. Updated illustrations photographs and audio and video examples on the accompanying DVD will reinforce your understanding of what you need to mix and master like thepros.New in this edition:Extensive use of QR Codes which link directly to associated websites and resources via your smart devices' QR Code readers. This expands the content of the book far beyond the printed page.New and updated media examples included wherever appropriate.Tips and tools for combining the commercial and home recording studio worlds.Images and media examples that demonstrate new procedures as they pertain to the current state of the software and hardware industries.New media examples demonstrating how reamping can make instruments and voices sound bigger and better.Several new additions about mastering that help build a more competitive sound.More tightly packed layout and a 12 percent increase in page count.

Rockschool-Everything you need for your Grade 5 exam in one essential book. Rockschool's Music Production syllabus is the world's first graded system for aspiring music producers recording and mix engineers and recording artists. Continuing a 25-year history of innovation in music education the 2018 Coursework Edition syllabus offers a unique opportunity for the next generation of music production students to gain a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary production techniques across a range of genres whilst earning a globally recognised qualification. Featuring: Coursework tasks including technical skills and professionalscenarios Theory examinations covering music production terminology and sound and audio fundamentals Listening tests in sonic fidelity music theory and harmony and stylistic awareness Sample exam paper Professionally produced audio Glossary

Book 2: Instrument and Vocal Recording-This edition addresses new equipment and software concerns that affect the way excellent recordings are made. Updated text illustrations photos and video examples add to the power of the previous edition plus new techniques and considerations are presented as they pertain to additional recording scenarios. You'll learn what you need to know about capturing the best vocal and instrument tracks possible no matter what kind of studio you are working in or what kind of equipment is used.