Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 1. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7645-8884-6 (ISBN)
Description
Regularly outselling the top ten competing titles combined, this invaluable reference walks musicians through the entire process of creating quality audio recordings at home, covering recording techniques, mixing, mastering, distribution, and equipment?from stand-alone "studio-in-a-box" systems, traditional sound boards, and simple PC setups to microphones and sound processors. This revised edition offers a greater range of low-priced options for hobbyists on a budget, updated equipment listings, more product pictures, and more recommended setups to help people get up and running fast.
More details
Edition
2., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
25 b&w photos; 25 drawings; 75 screen captures
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Weight
557 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-8884-6 (9780764588846)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Jeff Strong
Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies
Book
11/2008
3rd Edition
Wiley
€20.90
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Previous edition
Jeff Strong
Home Recording for Musicians For Dummies
Book
03/2002
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
€39.19
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Person
Jeff Strong is the author of seven books including Pro Tools All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies and PC Recording Studios For Dummies. Jeff is also the Director of the REI Institute, a MusicMedicine research organization and therapy provider. Jeff graduated from the Percussion Institute of Technology at the Musician's Institute in Los Angeles in 1983 and has either worked in or owned a recording studio since 1985. Every week, he records dozens of custom client CDs using the equipment and techniques found in the pages of this book. He has also released ten commercially available CDs, four of which can be found at www.reiinstitute.com.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Home Recording Studio Basics.
Chapter 1: Understanding Home Recording.
Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear.
Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio.
Part II: Recording 101.
Chapter 4: Meeting the Mixer.
Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments.
Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones.
Part III: Getting Ready to Record.
Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound.
Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques.
Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments.
Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record.
Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording.
Chapter 11: Recording Audio.
Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data.
Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song.
Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance.
Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music.
Chapter 15: Dialing in Signal Processors.
Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music.
Chapter 17: Getting Your Music Out to Listeners.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Home Recording Resources.
Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips.
Index.
Part I: Home Recording Studio Basics.
Chapter 1: Understanding Home Recording.
Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear.
Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio.
Part II: Recording 101.
Chapter 4: Meeting the Mixer.
Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments.
Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones.
Part III: Getting Ready to Record.
Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound.
Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques.
Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments.
Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record.
Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording.
Chapter 11: Recording Audio.
Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data.
Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song.
Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance.
Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music.
Chapter 15: Dialing in Signal Processors.
Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music.
Chapter 17: Getting Your Music Out to Listeners.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Home Recording Resources.
Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips.
Index.