Whatever your level of experience, The Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques and practical examples to help you achieve professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer, the book is organised into three accessible sections: Technology and theory If you're relatively new to the technology and theory behind today's dance music, Rick Snoman discusses the basics of MIDI, synthesis and sampling, as well as music theory, effects, compression, microphone techniques and sound design. Dance genres This section covers techniques for producing different musical styles, including Trance, Trip Hop, Rap and House. Snoman takes a close look at the general programming principles behind drum loops, basses and leads for each genre, in addition to the programming and effects used to create the sounds. Mixing and promotion Snoman guides you through the art of mixing, mastering, remixing, pressing and publishing your latest masterpiece. This includes a look at how record companies operate, copyrighting your material, pressing your own records and the costs involved. Finally, guest contributors offer essential advice on DJ'ing and how to create your own website to promote your music. The CD provides demo tracks showing what can be achieved when applying the advice contained in the book, including examples of the quality difference before and after mixing and mastering. The CD also contains free software demos for you to download. For even more advice and resources, check out the book's official website www.dancemusicproduction.com

The Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys and Techniques

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Snoman, Rick

Music

Focal Press

Whatever your level of experience, the Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques, and practical examples to help you achieve professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer, this book offers a comprehensive approach to music production, including knowledge of the tools, equipment, and different dance genres. Get more advice and resources from the book's official website, www.dancemusicproduction.com.
* Updated second edition includes sections on recording instruments and new chapters covering more dance music genres. * Examines all aspects of music production-from sound design, compression, and effects to mixing and mastering to publishing and promoting-to help you become a better producer. * The companion CD provides sample and example tracks demonstrating the techniques used in the book.

Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys, and Techniques

Science & Math

What are the differences between trance and chill out? How can you create compelling, professional-sounding original or remixed dance tracks? With Dance Music Manual, you’ll get coverage of every aspect of dance music production―from designing sounds to compression, from effects to mixing and mastering―and go even further, with advice on publishing and promoting your tracks. No matter your level of experience, this book is packed with techniques and practical tips to help you achieve professional results, whether you’re an aspiring dance music producer, DJ, remixer, recording engineer, musician, or composer. The companion website provides examples of synthesis programming, compression, effects, MIDI files and examples of the tracks discussed within this edition. The third edition includes up-to-date dance music coverage, including new chapters on arranging dance music, layering kicks, more on music theory, fundamentals of rhythm, building professional drum loops, gain structure, producing dubstep, and advice on the very latest production techniques.

Dance Music Manual

Routledge

Computers & Technology

Computer Science

Dance Music Manual, aimed at the novice and seasoned professional alike, takes the reader through the software and hardware needed to create original, captivating, and professional sounding music. Key features of Dance Music Manual include: <ul> <li>How to create compelling, professional-sounding original or remixed dance tracks.</li> <li>The differences between different genres and how to produce them.</li> <li>How to expose your tracks to their chosen audience and equip you with the skills to develop your career as a dance music producer and engineer.</li> </ul> Along with the book is a companion website, which provides examples of synthesis programming, compression, effects, MIDI files, and examples of the tracks discussed in this edition. The new and improved fourth edition covers processes and techniques used by music producers, masters, mixers, and DJs. Each page is full of facts presented in a manner that is easy to absorb and implement.

Dance Music Manual, aimed at the novice and seasoned professional alike, takes the reader through the software and hardware needed to create original, captivating, and professional sounding music. Key features of Dance Music Manual include: <ul>
<li>How to create compelling, professional-sounding original or remixed dance tracks. </li> <li>The differences between different genres and how to produce them.</li> <li>How to expose your tracks to their chosen audience and equip you with the skills to develop your career as a dance music producer and engineer. </li> </ul>
Along with the book is a companion website, which provides examples of synthesis programming, compression, effects, MIDI files, and examples of the tracks discussed in this edition. The new and improved fourth edition covers processes and techniques used by music producers, masters, mixers, and DJs. Each page is full of facts presented in a manner that is easy to absorb and implement.

What are the differences between trance and chill out? How can you create compelling, professional-sounding original or remixed dance tracks? With Dance Music Manual, you�ll get coverage of every aspect of dance music production�from designing sounds to compression, from effects to mixing and mastering�and go even further, with advice on publishing and promoting your tracks. No matter your level of experience, this book is packed with techniques and practical tips to help you achieve professional results, whether you�re an aspiring dance music producer, DJ, remixer, recording engineer, musician, or composer. The companion website provides examples of synthesis programming, compression, effects, MIDI files and examples of the tracks discussed within this edition. The third edition includes up-to-date dance music coverage, including new chapters on arranging dance music, layering kicks, more on music theory, fundamentals of rhythm, building professional drum loops, gain structure, producing dubstep, and advice on the very latest production techniques.

Dance Music Manual: Alle Techniken und Werkzeuge für die elektronische Musikproduktion

Meyer + Meyer Fachverlag

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The Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys and Techniques

Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys, and Techniques

Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys, and Techniques

Dance Music Manual: Alle Techniken und Werkzeuge für die elektronische Musikproduktion