When you add Pro Tools to your home recording studio, you have the software used to create hit records. Throw in Pro Tools All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition and you get the insight you need to capture your sounds, edit your tracks, create a mix, and master your songs for the world to hear. Add a generous helping of your own talent and you have the perfect recipe for music stardom. 
This fantastic eight-books-in-one package introduces you to Pro Tools audio- and MIDI-recording software and clues you in on basic multitrack recording techniques. You'll get wise to Pro Tools' many features and functions and find out how top recording studios use them to create the biggest hits on the planet. This do-it-now handbook also gets you up to speed on the essential audio-engineering skills you need to make ultra-high-quality recordings. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Navigate the Pro Tools windows and menus</li> <li>Save hours of experimenting and spend more time recording</li> <li>Master microphone placement and other home recording basics</li> <li>Edit errors out of your tracks</li> <li>Equalize (EQ) tracks and add effects</li> <li>Work with midi instruments</li> <li>Blend your sounds into a stunning final mix</li> <li>Assemble and release an album</li> </ul>
Don't spend big bucks and many months taking classes in audio engineering and Pro Tools. Get eight quick-reference guides for one great price with Pro Tools All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition and start recording your breakthrough album right away!

Pro Tools All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Arts & Photography

Strong, Jeff

Music

For Dummies

Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies

Are you thinking of getting started in home recording? Do you want to know the latest home recording technologies? This book will get you recording music at home in no time! It shows you how to set up a home studio, record and edit your music, master it, and even distribute your songs. With this user-friendly guide, you'll learn how to compare studio-in-a-box, computer-based, and stand-alone recording systems and choose what you need. You'll gain the skills to manage your sound, take full advantage of MIDI, mike common instruments, do overdubs and replace missed notes, understand the mastering process, and prepare your music for duplication. A must for today's musicians!

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Get down with rock, R&amp;B, jazz, blues, funk, and Latin rhythms! Groove to the beat in no time with this ultimate rockin' guide! Whether you're dreaming of starting a band, striking the snares, or simply playing a hand drum, this interactive book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the basics. Complete with new information on contemporary rock styles and beats as well as rhythms from around the world, this guide is all you need to become a talented, versatile drummer. Discover how to <ul>
<li>Bang out basic rhythms --with or without sticks</li> <li>Understand fundamental drumming techniques</li> <li>Explore other percussion instruments</li> <li>Find the perfect drum set</li> <li>Purchase, tune, and maintain your drums</li> </ul>
All this on the CD-ROM <ul>
<li>MP3 files of each rhythm and beat that you can play along with</li> <li>Rhythms for hand drums -- from the bongos and congas to the surdo, tar, and udu</li> <li>Solos to amaze the other members in the band</li> </ul>
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Drums For Dummies

Percussionist and researcher Jeff Strong embarks on a three-decade journey into the power of musical rhythm. Different Drummer chronicles his path as he navigates ancient drumming practices, conducts clinical research, and develops the music that establishes him as a pioneer in the world of auditory brain stimulation. Beginning with his own struggles with ADHD, Jeff abandons a successful music career and doggedly searches for ways to use musical rhythm to positively impact brain function and behavior. Jeff meticulously documents the development of his therapy and it's supporting technology as he drums for people with a variety of neurological challenges including:* Aggressive behavior* Anxiety* Attention/focus/hyperactivity* Behavioral issues* Cognitive issues* Language/communication* Mood issues* Self-stimulatory behaviors* Sensory processing* Sleep* Social interaction* Tic behaviorJeff's inquisitive mind and careful research reveal how fast, complex drumming can offer long-term benefits for children and adults with neurological disorders. If you have ever wondered why the drum holds a prominent role in cultures around the world or why music can influence the brain and behavior, this book offers a compelling look at the life-changing and therapeutic tool of music.

Different Drummer: One Man's Music and its Impact on ADD, Anxiety and Autism

Strong Institute

You've seen a few shows on TV, and working with wood looks like it could be quite entertaining and rewarding. After all, you get to create something that you can proudly display to your friends and family. But where and how do you begin to move from expressed interest to hands-on experience? 
Woodworking For Dummies shows you how your raw building materials stack up, with everything you wood need to know about hardwood, softwood, plywood, veneer wood, plain-sawn wood, rift-cut wood, quarter-sawn wood, solid wood, man-made wood, and more. This down-to-earth guide gives you the goods on how boards are made from trees and the characteristics of hardwood and softwood species, plus all the buzz on <ul>
<li>Gearing up with the right tools</li> <li>Putting safety first in your workshop</li> <li>Using adhesives and glue</li> <li>Working with wood joints</li> <li>Smoothing it out by sanding and filling</li> <li>Adding color with stains and paints</li> <li>Protecting your work with topcoats</li> </ul>
Whether you want to put together a simple plywood bookcase or an incredible solid oak dining table, Woodworking For Dummies can help you get organized as you craft your plans for a piece that'll reflect your personal touch. You'll discover how to <ul>
<li>Measure and mark your wood</li> <li>Distinguish among saw designs</li> <li>Choose and use sharpening tools</li> <li>Hone in on hot melt glue</li> <li>Speed things up with modern frame joints</li> <li>Get down to the nitty-gritty on nails</li> <li>Apply water-based polyurethanes</li> </ul>
This handy reference packs in essential information for the novice woodworker and some advanced tips and tricks to jumpstart any woodworker's existing skills. Includes detailed illustrations and how-to photos.

Woodworking for Dummies

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

You’ve got rhythm…now learn how to use it! Drumming is universal; every musical culture in the world incorporates percussion. From just tapping a straight 4/4 beat with your foot to follow the radio, to the intricate polyrhythms of a West African ensemble, the possibilities of keeping time are limitless. If you just can’t stop yourself from banging on cans with bent twigs, rolling your fingertips on the kitchen table, or twirling an imaginary drumstick in the air when the radio plays “Sweet Home Alabama,” the only question is, how to get started? Drums For Dummies takes you from the basics of what makes a drum right through how to carry a solo on a full kit. Whether you’re a budding Buddy Rich or a rising Ringo Starr, you’ll benefit from author Jeff Strong’s straight-ahead guidance on: <ul>Rhythm Technique Drum sets Other drums World beats Styles Grooves Fills </ul> Keeping the musical notation simple for total beginners, this book nonetheless delves into a wide range of music, allowing you to both sample forms of rhythm from across the globe and lay down a foundation in rock, funk, jazz, blues, and latin. At the same time, you’ll find out about the right way to splash a cymbol, kick a bass, slap a conga, scrape an udu, or ring the agogo bells. You’ll also discover: <ul>How to choose and tune your drums Backbeats and syncopations Drummers you should know about Rattles, bells, and other such percussion instruments How to get a feel for pulse and meter African, Cuban, and Brazilian polyrhythms </ul> An accompanying CD works closely with the book to bring its exercises straight to your ear, while illustrations show how to hold and strike a huge range of instruments. With a fun, easy-to-understand tone that leaves the standard, dry musical method – speak in the dust, Drums For Dummies will have you shaking, rattling, and rolling in no time.

Computers & Technology

Web Development & Design

Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: 
<ul>
<li>Basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements</li> <li>Painting and wallpapering</li> <li>Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances</li> <li>Carpentry, woodworking and flooring</li> <li>Plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets</li> </ul>
Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it—if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you’ve saved far more than the cost of this book! And you’ll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!

Home Improvement All-In-One for Dummies

Carey, James

Carey, Morris

Hamilton, Gene

Hamilton, Katie

Prestly, Don R.

Home Improvement & Design

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<li>Shows musicians and home recording enthusiasts how to get up and running with Pro Tools, the leading software for professional music recording</li> <li>Features minibooks on recording basics, PC and recording hardware, MIDI, editing, mixing, mastering, synchronization, and advanced Pro Tools use</li> <li>Offers information on the hot-selling Digi002, Digi001, and Mbox packages for home recording buffs</li> <li>Provides more complete information than other books, including basic tips on the recording process</li> <li>Written by a professional musician who has been a touring and studio drummer as well as a sound and recording engineer</li> </ul>

Here's how to make sound decisions about a desktop studio Get the lowdown on equipment, design your studio space, and set your music free! If you've been dreaming of making music with your computer, wake up and get started! Musician Jeff Strong clears a path for you through all the confusing options, helping you sort out hardware and software choices, coax the sound you want from your equipment, work with equalizers and processors, and start your creative juices flowing! Discover how to * Choose the right system and install software * Optimize studio sound for recording and mixing * Understand audio interfaces, sound cards, and MIDI gear * Compare popular programs * Mix and master your tracks

PC Recording Studios For Dummies

Build a home studio to fit any budget Explore equipment and techniques for making top-notch recordings at home You've picked a perfect time to start recording! From PC-based to studio-in-a-box, today's equipment lets you put together a professional quality CD right at home, if you know how to use it. This guide covers everything from microphone placement to multitracking and mastering, helping you choose the right tools and use them like a pro. Discover how to: 
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<li>Create a studio around your budget</li> <li>Direct signal flow to maximize your sound</li> <li>Apply the best microphone techniques</li> <li>Use compressors and limiters properly</li> <li>Build a space for optimum mixing</li> </ul>

Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies

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Books by Strong, Jeff

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Pro Tools All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies

Drums For Dummies

Different Drummer: One Man's Music and its Impact on ADD, Anxiety and Autism

Woodworking for Dummies

Drums For Dummies

Home Improvement All-In-One for Dummies

Pro Tools All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

PC Recording Studios For Dummies

Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies