Recording

The Complete Set features all 3 volumes of The AudioPro Home Recording Course, the bestselling series that teaches musicians the fundamentals of recording. Packaged in an attractive slipcase, this se

Learn more! This is an essential follow-up to the first book -- required reading for anyone who wants to learn to record the right way. Bill Gibson gives you all the information you need to master you

Looking to the future in recording. In this third volume, Gibson focuses on the future of audio and recording, including digital hard disk recording, MIDI sequencing, mastering with computers, using C

Learn the tricks and get pro results! Teaches fundamentals of recording using explanations and examples that are easy to understand and enlightening for the beginning and intermediate student. Comes w

If you earn income from your music, this book is a must-have for your music office! Certified Public Accountants Gaines and McCormack have put together the most extensive text ever geared toward work

Covers the hands-on operation of sound recording within the project and professional studio environments. Explores the latest development in digital audio and hard disk recording techniques. The most

Hone your production skills, whether you're an old hand or a first-timer. Get the most out of Digidesign's Pro Tools software with this comprehensive home studio guide that will show you how to create

"Electronic Musician" magazine's Scott Wilkinson bridges the information gap between the beginner and high-end user as he demystifies the decibel, reveals the secrets of SCSI, and in general renders

Today's crop of computers can produce release-quality music without a studio full of extra hardware. This exciting title will teach you how to harness your computer's internal power and unleash its p

This expansive book uses visual representations to show how to mix every style of music, from big band to hip-hop. It maps out everything that can be done to create various effects in a mix, and prov

Discover the rich history of the development of the exciting ADAT recording format, complete with interviews with the originators of the recording machine format that rocked an industry. Author Peter

A step-by-step approach to pro audio recording for novices and hobbyists that will lead to impressive recordings. The book discusses recording in the home, studio, or on location and provides current

Remix is an exciting global look at this rapidly growing segment of the music industry. With practical explanations of what actually happens in a remix, along with featured tools of the trade,

It's the ultimate guide to microphone placement, applications, and techniques by one of authors of the industry best seller, "Modern Recording Techniques." It focuses on microphone usage for dozens o

If you spend any time working with sound equipment for recording or live performance, you'll be involved with mixing and mixers. This book will walk you through the concepts and features common to al

This witty and informative book demonstrates the finer points of live sound mixing from the perspective of an industry veteran with a proven track record. Through his easy-to-understand tips, readers

A big book with a lot of sound information. Covers frequency response, decibels, dynamic range, outdoor sound versus indoor, reading specs, mics, preamps and mixers, power amps, test equipment, MIDI,

Take total control of your music career with this new must-have title from EM Books. The Independent Working Musician gives you all the informational tools you'll need to forge your own success path

Complete course features more than 30 recording "recipes" that show you how to push the envelope of your recorder's capabilities. 300 pages.

At last! All the tricks of the top recording engineers revealed at mixdown! At last! All the tricks of the top recording engineers revealed at mixdown! With this book you'll learn the evolution of mix

Everything you need to know about using a sound system. Covers equipment selection, loudspeaker placement and setup, mic selection and placement, monitoring, mixer positioning, system assembly and cab

How to pick 'em, how to place 'em, how to make 'em sound great. How they work, how to buy 'em, which mic to use when, mic specs that matter -- everything you need to know and everything you WANT to kn

Learn the secrets of making professional-quality recordings at home. Written in easy-to-understand style. Includes recording techniques, problem-solving guide, buyer's guide, MIDI and more. 327 pages

Show your PA who's in charge here. A helpful guide that shows you how to keep your band's PA system working smoothly, from setup and sound check right through your performance. If you're the one who r

This practical, hands-on guide for guitarists facing a variety of recording situations, from modest home studios, to big professional studios with top-end gear and staff engineers. This book will mak

The classic textbook! Its simple language, detailed illustrations, and concrete examples convey the fundamentals of sound reinforcement theory in an intelligent and intelligible manner. 320 pages.

In this informative 110-page book, Gino Robair outlines the essentials for making a quality demo: how to target your audience, prepare a room for recording, and select gear. He discusses analog vs. d

Crucial reading for today's musician! This how-to guide is ideal for musicians who are new to the complexities of digital recording, as well as for those who want to keep up with the fast-changing tec

Voice training by the teacher of Axl Rose, Vince Neil and many others! Author and voice teacher Gloria Bennett has taught Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses, Vince Neil of Motley CrŸe, Exene Cervenka of X, Ste

Gain a deeper understanding of MIDI. By Bill Gibson. Learn how to use this MIDI protocol to enhance your recordings. Whether you're creating a MIDI sequencing extravaganza, supporting an acoustic reco

A complete self-teaching course on pro audio. Covers mixing consoles, block diagrams, loudspeakers, sound basics, microphones, amplifiers, noise and distortion, specs on specs, gain structure, monitor

An introduction and guide to the latest gear, how it works, and how to use it. Comprehensive and easy to understand. It explains how to set up a home studio, how to choose outboard gear, how to synch

For musicians who want to make high quality recordings at home. The base philosophy is that musicianshiop, not equipment, is the essential ingredient. This book makes general, practical musical sense

At last! A book on pro audio that the average person can understand. No endless formulas or abstract terminology. Teaches how pro audio gear works and how you can get the most out of it. Includes cha

Covers the nature of sound, basic electricity, loudspeakers, speaker enclosures, speaker hookup, power amps, mixers, monitor systems, grounding, and more. 104 pages.

An updated and expanded version of author Mark Parson's informative 13-part "In The Studio" series from Modern Drummer magazine. Topics include preparing one's drums for recording, drum miking, the u

Explains how digital recording works, what the jargon means, which specifications are important, different formats for recording digital audio signals, plus more advanced topics like synchronization

If you've never quite had a grasp of such concepts as "virtual tracks" or "nonlinear editing" this book will help you understand the basics. It provides clear explanations of using and understanding

This book is designed to have you running P.A.s and mixers in no time.

Everything you need to know to get your home recording system working for you. Covers analog and digital formats, multitrack recording, mic and line-level signals, mic types and placement, effects and

With the Ultimate Beginner Tech Start Series, any musician can find all the tools they need to begin using the many advances in music technology. Musicians and Computers teaches how to improve musica

This accessible and concise introduction to the central nervous system of any studio is unbeatable when it comes to quick reference. Mixers can be smaller than a breadbox or larger than a station wag

If you're new to audio, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the myriad of tools that shape your sound. What's a Signal Processor? is a first-rate introduction to digital and analog signal processors and t

Get the best out of your music whether you're operating a basic analog 4-track or a modular digital multitrack with What's a Multitrack?, an indispensable introduction to the basic principles of mult