Taking advantage of recent advancements in digital music
technology, this guide offers advice for both amateur and
pro
musicians on establishing quality home
recording
studios. Defining various recording equipment and
techniques, this book also explores MP3, streaming media,
and Internet broadcasting technologies that can enable
musicians to reach thousands of potential customers. Going
into the theory behind the equipment, this book will appeal
to both musicians of all levels and recording engineers.
Details such as
MIDI essentials, recording with a mixer,
creating special
sound effects, and composing a master CD
are described. Case studies of
studio recording visionaries
illustrate innovative uses of these new technologies.
Features case studies of David Bowie, Brian Eno, Daniel
Lanois, Danny Elfman, Gary Numan, and The Artist Formerly
Known As Prince.
Table of Contents
Contents
- Introduction
- So You Wanna Be a Star ?
- Choosing Your Space
- Assembling Your Digital Studio
- Listen to You
- Keyboards & Synths
- Getting the Guitar Sound
- No More Drummer Jokes, Please !
- All Kinds of Other Instruments
- Wading in MIDI
- Diving Deeper into MIDI
- Fun-Da-Mental Audio
- Serious Audio
- Recording and Mixing
- Step-By-Step : Your First 8-Track Song
- Tracking Tips and Techniques
- Pack It and Ship It
- Wired for Sound : The Internet
- Promoting and Marketing Your Music
- Appendix
- Index