Format : Book + DVD
SKU: HL.151139
ISBN 9781495045226. UPC: 888680085612. 8.5x11.0x0.741 inches. Bobby Owsinski Music Pro Guides.
The Music Producer's Handbook, Second Edition reveals the secrets to becoming a music producer and producing just about any kind of project in any genre of music. Among the topics covered are the producer's multiple responsibilities and all the elements involved in a typical production, including budgeting, contracts, selecting the studio and engineer, hiring session musicians, and even getting paid. Unlike other books on production, The Music Producer's Handbook also covers the true mechanics of production, from analyzing, troubleshooting, and fixing a song that isn't working to getting the best performance and sound out of a band or vocalist. In addition, Bobby Owsinski tackles what may be the toughest part of being a producer ?? being a diplomat, a confidant, and an amateur psychologist all at once. This edition also includes new chapters on self-production, small studio production, and how the new songwriter-producer and engineer-producer hybrids make money in our new digital music world. It also features several new interviews with some of the best-selling producers from different musical genres, who offer advice on getting started, getting paid, and making hits. Packed with inside information and including exclusive online media, The Music Producer's Handbook, Second Edition provides invaluable tools and advice that will help beginners and seasoned professionals alike. The video content is accessed online for download or streaming by using the unique code that comes with each purchase.
SKU: HL.158230
ISBN 9781495061059. UPC: 888680612122. 6.0x9.0x0.788 inches. Al Schmitt with Maureen Droney Foreword by Paul McCartney.
Did you ever wonder what goes into the creation of some of the best music ever recorded? And how someone becomes an iconic music professional who is universally admired? Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music reveals answers to these questions and more. In this memoir of one of the most respected engineers of all time, you'll discover how a very young boy – mentored by his uncle Harry – progressed through the recording world in its infancy and, under the tutelage of legendary engineer and producer Tom Dowd in his heyday, became one of the all-time great recording engineers. Today, Schmitt continues as an unstoppable force at the top of the recording world, with his name on megahits from the likes of Paul McCartney to Diana Krall to Bob Dylan. His credits include a veritable who's who of the music world. Reading the compelling accounts of Schmitt's life in the studio, you'll see how he has been able to stay at the top of his game since the 1950s, and you'll experience what it was like behind the scenes and in the studio during many of his historic, impactful recordings. Schmitt also shares many of the recording techniques and creative approaches that have set him apart, including his use of microphones, effects, and processors, and the setup diagrams from many of his highly lauded recording sessions.
SKU: HL.1117962
UPC: 847986002228. 9.5x20.0x17.5 inches.
Please note: although we don't keep stock on hand, this item will drop ship direct from the manufacturer at the time of your order. Imagine getting the perfect sound every time. Like a painter who uses his color palette, the LCT 1040 gives you the power to create the sound you envision. •Record with premium sound from high-end components and 1″ true condenser capsule •Create the perfect sound for different vocalists and instruments using 4 all-analog tube characteristics and a crystal-clear FET circuit •Adjust all settings from your sweetspot via the remote control A wide range of outstanding tube tones developed in close cooperation with world-renowned engineers and producers. •Clear - Tube works at technical optimum •Warm - Smooth and pleasant high-end •Dark - Tamed highs for bright sources •Saturated - Rich harmonics and subtle compression Together, these 100% all-analog tube characteristics are designed to cover all applications and styles recorded in the studio - from the finest violin to roaring Rock voices. They are the result of LEWITT's close cooperation with industry professionals and the global audio community. Extra punch and precision with the blendable FET circuit. Tweak your sound to perfection. You can dial in the FET circuit via the Circuit control whenever you're looking for that extra punch or precision for your voice or instrument. Tweak all settings from your sweetspot via the remote control Set up the LCT 1040 in the recording room where the artist performs. Detach the remote control from the PSU and connect them via your standard 3-pin XLR cable. Now you can finetune your sound from your sweetspot via the remote control, ensuring a smooth-running session. Seamless polar pattern control to get exactly what you want. Set the directivity with the seamless polar pattern control of the LCT 1040, giving you exactly what you were looking for. Additionally, you can also freely define the front of the mic depending on your recording scenario using the Default/Reverse flip switch. Two XLR outputs for full flexibility in post-production. To prepare you for all possible scenarios, the LCT 1040 features two XLR outputs with Neutrik connectors. •The Mix output delivers the ratio set with the Circuit control, a combination of the tube and FET circuit. •The FET output delivers 100% pure FET independent from the Circuit control. Shock mount with carbon fiber elements and quick release mechanism •Quick release mechanisms for the microphone and the adjustment of the angle. •Carbon fiber elements support efficient decoupling of the microphone. •The microphone can be turned by 360 degrees when inside the shock mount. Dual-layer magnetic pop filter for clean recordings. The high-performance magnetic pop filter of the LCT 1040 protects your capsule from unwanted plosives and moisture. Its double-layer desig.
SKU: HL.148197
ISBN 9781495028755. UPC: 888680076887. 8.0x10.0x1.189 inches.
Understanding Audio explores the fundamentals of audio and acoustics that impact every stage of the music recording process. Whether you are a musician setting up your first Pro Tools project studio, or you are a seasoned recording engineer or producer eager to find a reference that fills in the gaps in your understanding of audio, this book is for you. Understanding Audio will enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of sound, and take some of the mystery and guesswork out of how equipment setup affects the quality of your recordings. Projects at the end of each chapter will assist you in applying these principles to your own recording environment. Learn about: • Basic and advanced audio theory • Cables and studio wiring • Recording studio and console signal flow • Digital and analog audio • Studio and listening room acoustics • Psychoacoustics • “In the Studio” insights, relating audio principles to real recording situations.
SKU: HL.234017
ISBN 9781495094514. UPC: 888680684419. 7.5x9.25x0.279 inches. Al Schmitt Metalliance Academy Presents.
In Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques, legendary producer and engineer Al Schmitt takes us into the studio and shares his process of selecting a microphone and shows us how to get the best sounds. Considerations such as song style, instrumentation, and the recording space itself are taken into account when making mic choices and determining the best placement for each. Schmitt demonstrates how to achieve the best sounds for a number of instruments – including drums, bass, piano, guitars (both acoustic and electric), organs, and horns – across many genres of music. Drawing on decades of experience in the studio, Schmitt brings a unique and invaluable perspective to not only making mic choices and their placement, but also the importance of interacting with musicians – taking their vision and preferences into account to create the most comfortable and effective recording experience for all involved. Also featured in Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques is an interview of Schmitt conducted by fellow METAlliance producer and engineer Ed Cherney.
SKU: HL.172794
ISBN 9781495069345. UPC: 888680628451. 7.5x9.25x0.22 inches.
The Blackbird Academy Foundations: Must-Know Audio and Recording Principles is designed to build your music engineering and audio production skills. The principles are directed at beginners to more advanced music creators, remixers, musicians, songwriters, singers, and those curious about what it takes to record, overdub, and mix quality music. Those who aspire to music, from ages 10 and up, will gain operational skills and understanding of basic to advanced recording concepts including: • Signal flow • Microphone recognition and advanced placement • The keys to achieving great results when recording • Essential analog and digital gear used in audio production • Using a digital audio workstation • Understanding analog to digital, and digital to analog, conversion • Using plug-ins and analog processing when recording, overdubbing, and mixing • Developing software skills, such as tuning processing, editing, and mixing • Console basics and operation • Using auziliary tracks and buses • Using shortcuts to build speed • Learning how to listen • And much more! Those more advanced will also achieve benefits from reading what was written around the gear and workflow at Blackbird Studio, the world-renowned production facility located in Nashville, Tennessee. Blackbird has produced hundreds of hit records from a variety of artists, including Taylor Swift, Jack White, Martina McBride, The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and many more. Readers will learn an impressive range of valuable information only known in the inner circles of production at the heart of Music City USA.
