Secondary General Music Digital Resource Books

This book focuses on microphones as the essential link between the recording process and vocals, guitars, pianos, drums, and other acoustic sounds. Choosing the right mic can make or break a song. Authors

Interactive Composition empowers readers with all of the practical skills and insights they need to compose and perform electronic popular music in a variety of popular styles. It begins by

This one-of-a-kind handbook describes through photos, line diagrams, and step-by-step instructions how the average student, enthusiast, voice-over talent, editor, engineer, musician, and/or producer can

From inspiring recipes for sculpting audio magic and mayhem to in-depth discussions of mixing and mastering that you would expect to learn in an audio production school, this book is

If you make any type of electronic music - dance mixes, hip-hop, jazz fusion, country, pop, film soundtracks, or experimental

This book provides creative insights to help you understand how to build exciting, powerful, and compelling EDM grooves. Whether you're into techno, trance, ... view details

The first volume in the Signal Flow group of books from the Pyramind Training Series covers the life cycle of sound in today's production studios; choosing the right computer, DAW, and microphones for your

In Power Tools for Studio One 2, Volume 2, Studio One maven Larry the O takes users even deeper, into advanced applications, such as working with loops and video, and the all-important processes that

In an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner, this book unravels the technical mysteries that regularly challenge audio engineers. Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the

The first four books of the Hal Leonard Recording Method cover microphones, mixers, recording vocals and instruments; working with samples, loops, and modern sequencers, along with how digital recording

From ads to ambiance and beyond, music is ubiquitous in modern life, and every time a tune plays, somebody's getting paid. If you're reading this, odds are you already know that - you're no dummy, and you

This comprehensive reference manual unravels all the intricacies of Finale 2014, for Windows and Mac platforms. Finale Primer 2014 Edition helps you set up, edit, reformat, and reorganize your notation into

In The Bruce Swedien Recording Method, Swedien explains many of the techniques he has used to get award-winning drum, bass, guitar, keyboard, vocal, string, and brass sounds. On the accompanying DVD-ROM, he

The leading reference to the world's most popular digital audio workstation, "Pro Tools 10 Power!" is an all-new edition, exploring and explaining the latest version of this powerful, creative software.

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 demonstrates techniques

Notion is a unique program that combines notation, sequencing, and live performance into one easy-to-use package. This book shows all types of users - amateurs, teachers, and professionals - how to best use

This book 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

There are books on how to become a DJ, books that talk about beatmatching, mashups, how to perform in nightclubs - even one that claims it can teach you everything in two hours. Make

"Sound on Sound" editor Paul White delivers the definitive guide to recording and mixing in the project studio. Featuring 350+ full-color pages packed with pro techniques, practical photos, detailed

This Quick Pro Guide offers a uniquely succinct path to understanding and eventually mastering Digital Performer. It is the first guide to look under the hood of Digital Performer 8 - the first version of

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

Less Noise, More Soul brings together original essays by a select group of industry professionals, many of them award winners, who share a wealth of experience, passion, and insight into where popular music