Gibson's classic techniques taught in the first two volumes gave you the foundation to hone your recording skills. The third volume focuses on the latest technologies: digital hard disk recording, MIDI sequencing, mastering with computers, CD-R technology and much more! Learn about audio hardware for computers, software comparisons and recommendations, including important tricks and tips that will improve your workflow! You'll discover secrets of the current state of the art in audio recording and multimedia while learning how to prepare for the music industry of the future.

The AudioPro Home Recording Course, Vol. III

Arts & Photography

Gibson, Bill A.

Music

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"The AudioPro Home Recording Course" includes everything necessary to start your recording journey on the right path. The book contains all the basics on the mixer, signal processing and microphones, as well as detailed information on recording guitars, drums and percussion. Also included is an invaluable glossary of the most common terms used in recording and two CDs of audio examples. If you want to record and you?re looking for a place to start, "The AudioPro Home Recording Course" should be your first purchase.

The AudioPro Home Recording Course Vol. I (Mix Pro Audio Series)

Computers & Technology

Whether you are recording voice, instruments, or field audio for a movie soundtrack, you need to understand the digital recording process and the seemingly limitless potential of all the available software and hardware tools. With this guide, you'll learn what you need to know about modern digital recording-whether you're operating in your home studio or in a professional recording facility. See how to use the features included in many audio recording software packages to help you produce great audio in the digital era. Gain insight on all the important ingredients in the digital recording process. Take a close look at how audio recording software and hardware best work together in any creative environment. Explore plug-ins-what they are, how they impact music production, how they work, and how you can implement them in your day-to-day creativity. The accompanying DVD includes more than 50 audio and 20 video demonstrations that enhance and clarify the concepts in the book. Whether you work your way through all the S.M.A.R.T. Guides or simply focus on this guide to digital recording, software, and plug-ins, you're on the right track to improving your artistic and technical skills, refining your production techniques, and keeping a competitive edge in today's music and audio industry.

The S.M.A.R.T. Guide to Digital Recording, Software, and Plug-Ins

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In today's world, hit-quality recordings require more than just excellent instrumental or vocal tracks. Simply having great material isn't enough -- to create truly compelling audio, you need to understand and use the newest technologies to take your music to the next level. MIDI, an integral part of music production in the 1980s, remains a critical component of the recording process. Modern producers combine MIDI sequencing, sample and loop technologies, and high-resolution audio tracks to create dynamic, authentic, and powerful recordings. With this guide, you'll learn how to harness the potential of your studio's computer, hardware and software samplers, and other related technologies to create amazing productions. From the history and basics of samplers and MIDI, to the construction and musical use of loops, this guide will help you learn how to produce unique, compelling music that sounds great. In addition, the accompanying DVD is filled with excellent instructional demonstrations that enhance the concepts in the book. Whether you work your way through all the S.M.A.R.T. Guides or simply focus on this guide to samples, loops, and MIDI, you're on the right track to improving your artistic and technical skills, refining your production techniques, and keeping a competitive edge in today's music and audio industry.

The S.M.A.R.T. Guide to Producing Music with Samples, Loops, and MIDI

We live in an age where technological advances in the music industry are so commonplace that they seem to happen every day. Many of these advances have made it possible for almost anyone to develop a system capable of producing hit-quality audio. The only bad news is that by opening the doors for everyone, new audio technology has also made a lot more competition. If you're going to have an edge in an increasingly competitive industry, such as music and audio, mixing and mastering skills are essential. Nothing crushes creative potential more effectively than a shabby attempt at an amateurish mixdown. The S.M.A.R.T Guide to Mixing and Mastering Audio Recordings provides proven, time-tested tools to create mixes that compete well in the musical marketplace and compare favorably with the recordings you hear on your favorite CDs and DVDs. Professional-level techniques are explained thoroughly with numerous screenshots in a hands-on, full-color format. Topics covered include setting up for mixdown, mixing all of the rhythm section instruments, addressing surround considerations, understanding the proper use of effects and stereo imaging, and learning mastering techniques that will give your productions the impact and power they deserve. The companion DVD includes audio examples of the concepts discussed in the text, plus step-by-step instructional video examples that show you how to optimize your recordings in crucial situations.

The S.M.A.R.T. Guide to Mixing and Mastering Audio Recordings