Multi Track Recording

Author : Peter McIan
Publisher : Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN 13 : 9780825614378
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using Your Portable Studio written by Peter McIan and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting professional results out of today's portable studios is an art. In this book, top producer and engineer Peter McIan guides you step by step through the theory and practice of getting the most out of these remarkable machines. As you are introduced to the Why, What, and how of studio recording and production, you will find invaluable 'recipes' designed to show you how to 'push the envelope' of your portable studio's capabilities.

Author : Dominic Milano
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780881885521
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multi-track Recording written by Dominic Milano and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1988 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of new technology at lower prices, high-quality home recording has become an accessible and even essential aspect of being a musician today. Multi-Track Recording is an introduction and guide to the latest equipment, how it works, and how to use it. Designed by the publishers of Guitar Player and Keyboard magazines, this comprehensive and easy-to-understand book explains how to set up a home studio with 4-track tape recorders, how to choose outboard gear and effects devices for your own unique sound, how to synchronize your tracks with various simple and advanced technologies, and how to incorporate MIDI in your home recording, whether it's analog or digital. Suitable for both working at home and advancing to the studio, Multi-Track Recording offers invaluable tips on choosing a mixer, soundproofing, echo and delay, reverb, compression, stereo, noise gates, sync tones and click tracks, SMPTE, drum machines, MIDI time code, advanced techniques and the latest applications and MIDI and tapeless recording. Written by working musicians and studio professionals, the book has practical creative tips as well as the basic information, theory and technique necessary to make professional sounding multi-track recordings-yourself.

Author : Brent Hurtig
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 9781457424847
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multi-Track Recording for Musicians written by Brent Hurtig and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date volume designed to take you from set-up to mixdown. Includes the fundamentals of recording, understanding your equipment (4-Track Mini-Studios, 24-Track Recorders, Digital/Audio Workstations, Mixers, Signal Processors, Mics, Monitor Systems), the MIDI Studio, Automation, Digital Equipment and much more. Also includes a hands-on session that takes you step-by-step through the recording process. Fully illustrated.

Author : Mike Senior
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135136880X
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio written by Mike Senior and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 160 famous names, this entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process. On the way, you'll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and "fairy dust" effects. User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while chapter summaries and assignments are perfect for school and college use. ▪ Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics which give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks which protect you from all the biggest rookie mistakes. ▪ Find out where you don't need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count. ▪ Pick up tricks and tips from leading-edge engineers working on today's multi-platinum hits, including Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Michael Brauer, Dylan "3D" Dresdow, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Noah "50" Shebib, Mark "Spike" Stent, DJ Swivel, Phil Tan, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more... Now extensively expanded and updated, including new sections on mix-buss processing, mastering, and the latest advances in plug-in technology.

Author : Sir George Martin
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312114824
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All You Need Is Ears written by Sir George Martin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1994-10-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside personal story of the genius who created the Beatles.

Author : Randy Alberts
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780634011566
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book TASCAM written by Randy Alberts and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). TASCAM: 30 Years of Recording Evolution is an informative, archival book devoted to the company's groundbreaking product line and the people who created it. Recalling the company's perennial leadership role in the music and pro audio industries ("firsts" include the 1/2-inch 8-track recorder, the Portastudio and the digital DA-88) with a glimpse towards the future, this book warmly portrays key past and present employees by re-visiting the landmark products they've built together since 1974. Quotes from respected musicians and producers who have trusted TASCAM gear for seminal recordings including Bo Diddley, Jim Keltner and Alan Parsons are sprinkled throughout this timeline-based book. Learn how TASCAM products changed the way musicians captured their ideas and empowered a new generation of songwriters and engineers. "Wow! The first classic piece of TASCAM gear I had was the first 4-track Portastudio. That thing allowed me to put so many classic P-Funk song ideas down that I can't even count 'em." Bootsy Collins, Bassist/Songwriter

Author : Carla Schroder
Publisher : No Starch Press
ISBN 13 : 1593272928
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Audacity written by Carla Schroder and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Audacity is the definitive guide to Audacity, the powerful, free, cross-platform audio editor. Audacity allows anyone to transform their Windows, Mac, or Linux computer into a powerful recording studio. The Book of Audacity is the perfect book for bands on a budget, solo artists, audiophiles, and anyone who wants to learn more about digital audio. Musician and podcaster Carla Schroder will guide you through a range of fun and useful Audacity projects that will demystify that geeky audio jargon and show you how to get the most from Audacity. You’ll learn how to: –Record podcasts, interviews, and live performances –Be your own backing band or chorus –Edit, splice, mix, and master multitrack recordings –Create super high-fidelity and surround-sound recordings –Digitize your vinyl or tape collection and clean up noise, hisses, and clicks –Create custom ringtones and sweet special effects In addition, you’ll learn how to choose and use digital audio hardware like mics and preamps, and tune your computer for flawless audio performance. You’ll also find out how to package your work for digital distribution, whether you want to share a podcast through iTunes or sell your own CDs. Become your own producer with The Book of Audacity. The fun starts now.

Author : Julian Colbeck
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1480397237
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alan Parsons' Art & Science of Sound Recording written by Julian Colbeck and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Technical Reference). More than simply the book of the award-winning DVD set, Art & Science of Sound Recording, the Book takes legendary engineer, producer, and artist Alan Parsons' approaches to sound recording to the next level. In book form, Parsons has the space to include more technical background information, more detailed diagrams, plus a complete set of course notes on each of the 24 topics, from "The Brief History of Recording" to the now-classic "Dealing with Disasters." Written with the DVD's coproducer, musician, and author Julian Colbeck, ASSR, the Book offers readers a classic "big picture" view of modern recording technology in conjunction with an almost encyclopedic list of specific techniques, processes, and equipment. For all its heft and authority authored by a man trained at London's famed Abbey Road studios in the 1970s ASSR, the Book is also written in plain English and is packed with priceless anecdotes from Alan Parsons' own career working with the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and countless others. Not just informative, but also highly entertaining and inspirational, ASSR, the Book is the perfect platform on which to build expertise in the art and science of sound recording.

Author : Jeff Strong
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471759256
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies written by Jeff Strong and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-07-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a home studio to fit any budget Explore equipment and techniques for making top-notch recordings at home You've picked a perfect time to start recording! From PC-based to studio-in-a-box, today's equipment lets you put together a professional quality CD right at home, if you know how to use it. This guide covers everything from microphone placement to multitracking and mastering, helping you choose the right tools and use them like a pro. Discover how to: Create a studio around your budget Direct signal flow to maximize your sound Apply the best microphone techniques Use compressors and limiters properly Build a space for optimum mixing

Author : Mike Senior
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000770680
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Recording Secrets for the Small Studio written by Mike Senior and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-16 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition, discover how to achieve commercial-grade recordings, even in the smallest studios, by applying power-user techniques from the world’s most successful producers. Recording Secrets for the Small Studio is based on the backroom strategies of more than 250 famous names. This thorough and down-to-earth guide leads you through a logical sequence of practical tasks to build your live-room skills progressively from the ground up, with user-friendly explanations that introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis. On the way, you’ll unravel the mysteries of many specialist studio tactics and gain the confidence to tackle a full range of real-world recording situations. Specifically designed for small-studio enthusiasts, this book provides an intensive training course for those who want a fast track to releasing quality results, while the chapter summaries, assignments, and extensive online resources are perfect for school and college use. Learn the fundamental principles of mic technique that you can apply in any recording scenario – and how to avoid those rookie mistakes that all too often compromise the sonics of lower-budget productions. Explore advanced techniques which help industry insiders maintain their competitive edge even under the most adverse conditions: creative phase manipulation, improvised acoustics tweaks, inventive monitoring workarounds, and subtle psychological tricks. Find out where you don’t need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count. Make the best use of limited equipment and session time, especially in situations where you’re engineering and producing single-handed. Pick up tricks and tips from celebrated engineers and producers across the stylistic spectrum, including Steve Albini, Neal Avron, Roy Thomas Baker, Joe Barresi, Howard Benson, Tchad Blake, T-Bone Burnett, Geoff Emerick, Brian Eno, Paul Epworth, Shawn Everett, Humberto Gatica, Imogen Heap, Ross Hogarth, Trevor Horn, Rodney Jerkins, Leslie Ann Jones, Eddie Kramer, Jacquire King, Daniel Lanois, Sylvia Massy, Alan Meyerson, Justin Niebank, Gary Paczosa, Tony Platt, Jack Joseph Puig, David Reitzas, Bob Rock, Laura Sisk, Fraser T Smith, Young Guru, and many more. Now extensively expanded and updated, with new sections on contact mics, software instruments, squash mics, and ensemble depth distortion.