Fully updated to explain digital editing, computer maintenance, system enhancement, CD burning and mastering, the book covers the whole range of home recording techniques, from acoustically treating your studio to arriving at a completed master. Illustrated throughout with easy-to-follow diagrams and screen shots.
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 technology. Its analysis of emerging technology helps readers make informed decisions for creating and operating a cost-effective, professional-level digital studio at home.
Build the perfect digital studio, no matter what your budget! Creating high-quality digital recording does not require buying the most expensive equipment, but it does require buying the right equipment and knowing how to use it. This book provides professional advice and recommendations on studio equipment, software, and the latest technologies, plus practical tips for creating, editing, and mastering digital recordings. Perfect for professional musicians, music educators, and hobbyists who want to explore the world of digital recording.
This book is for anyone who wants to record music at home that sounds as good as some project studio productions. The emphasis is on using a home computer as the central part of the recording studio, a few reasonably priced software applications, and carefully chosen sound equipment. The book takes the reader from start to finish -- from concept to final publication via traditional distributed media and the Internet.
An 8 week program to take you from novice to studio expert as quickly and comprehensively as possible. Learn how to record, mix and process your own songs. All technical terms explained in a full glossary. Written by Paul White, editor of Sound on Sound magazine.