Home recording for musicians for dummies
By: by Jeff Strong
Edition: 4th ed.
Series: ---For dummies; --For dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 378
ISBN-13: 9781118106891
Subjects: Sound; Recording and reproducing; Sound studios; Handbooks, manuals; Digital techniques
Description: Learn about the many types of digital recording systems and how to use them. Cover essential engineering techniques, professional mixing and mastering tips, how to turn sounds into songs, and what it takes to assemble and release an album.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Home recording studio basics. Understanding home recording ; Getting the right gear ; Getting connected : setting up your studio; title: Recording 101. Meet the mixer ; MIDI and electronic instruments ; Understanding microphones; title: Getting ready to record. Getting a great source sound ; Taking a look at microphone techniques ; Miking your instruments; title: Laying track : starting to record. Multitrack recording ; Recording audio ; Recording and editing MIDI data; title: Turning your tracks into a finished song. Editing your performance ; Mixing your music ; Dialing in signal processors ; Mastering your music ; Creating your finished product; title: The part of tens. Ten ways to distribute and promote your music ; Ten invaluable recording tips.