Classical Recording: A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition is the authoritative guide to all aspects of recording acoustic classical music, providing detailed descriptions, diagrams, and photographs of fundamental recording techniques such as the Decca Tree, post-production workflow, and the practicalities of working on location.This updated and revised second edition has expanded sections on critical listening and microphone placement troubleshooting, as well as two ne...

How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis looks at creating sounds using analog synthesis techniques. Analog synthesis works by taking a sound source and shaping it with a filter. This is a simple but powerful technique which allows you to create the warm, rich, energetic, and commanding sounds, and with some care you will find tones with detail, complexity, and delicacy. You will have heard these techniques used on many recordings and will immediately recognize the sounds they produce. After ...

GarageBand is an essential part of Apples iLife suite. Music-makers across the world use this software to edit and improve their tracks, and it offers a wealth of functionality thats accessible to all. GarageBand Tips & Tricks will walk you through everything GarageBand has to offer, with step-by-step guides on recording songs, editing scores, choosing the right stompbox and much, much more.

Sample-based synthesizers can be used to create the sound of a full orchestra or individual instruments. They can replicate the sound of a full drum kit, delicate vintage gear, and specialist instruments. Samplers allow one musician to play the bagpipes, a shamisen, a lute, and a whole orchestra, all at the push of a button. As well as offering the facility to recreate the sound of real instruments with a high degree of sonic fidelity, sample-based synthesis also allows real sounds to be u...

Teach yourself how to play bass with our easy bass lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free bass videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"I love this book! It taught me everything I needed to know about playing bass." - Harry Smith, Watertown MAProgressive Beginner Bass...

Making great audio recordings requires striking the right balance between technical know-how and practical understanding of recording sessions. Even in the digital age some of the most important aspects of creating and recording music are non-technical and as a result are often overlooked by traditional recording manuals. The Art of Digital Audio Recording teaches readers what they really need to know in order to make great sound recordings with computers - both the practical and the techn...

In music recording, the quality of a mix is every bit as important as the quality of the performance, and potential hit singles have been ruined by poor mixing. Basic Mixing Techniques blows the lid off the secrets of mixing and explains in easy and illustrated terms how you can create a professional-quality recording with even the most basic equipment.

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy classical guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Best teacher on paper! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play a guitar. It amazes me how I was able to learn so fast." - Joe McDougal...

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. The book begins by introducing all of the tools involved in creating interactive compositions through the software Ableton Live and Max for Live. The following chapters then put the tools to use by both describing particular musical styles and also teaching readers how to compose and perform within these st...

MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER AND BECOME A REAL MUSICIAN TODAYEasily learn how to make your own sounds and kickstart your career in music production- No experience needed- Excellent for beginners- Learn from home- Use your own synthesizer- Explore at your own paceSound synthesisWithout sounds, music could not exist. Therefore, great sound design is the bread and butter of any successful...

Teach yourself how to play piano with our easy blues piano lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"I knew the basics of keyboard, but I wanted to diversify my playing. This book is great for finding that blues sound you’ve been searching for." - blindmango66Progressive Blues Piano Method contains all you ne...

An informative and logical step-by-step approach to solving Sudoku (9) puzzles.