Home recording for musician for dummies (paperback)
Auteur : STRONG Jeff
Discover the techniques and gear that will turn your music into great-sounding recordings
You love making music. If you"re ready to start recording your tunes, this is the place to begin. Learn about the many types of digital recording systems and how to use them, essential engineering techniques, professional mixing and mastering tips, how to turn sounds into songs, and what it takes to assemble and release an album. Sound good?
Building your studio * consider the type of recording you want to do and what your physical space will require
Gear up * compare computer-based recording systems, studio-in-a-box, tablet systems, and portable recorders
Meet mic * explore different types of microphones and which work best for various instruments
MIDI and more * get a handle on using MIDI, synthesizers, and software instruments
Welcome to the mixer * learn about mixer options based on your choice of recording equipment
Makin" tracks * understand multitrack recording, overdubbing, submixing, and bouncing
Putting it together * clean up and edit your tracks and professionally master your songs
Get it out there * create CDs and MP3 files, distribute your music online, and learn how to promote your product
Open the book and find:
What to consider when choosing equipment
Tips for getting a great source sound
Mic setups for commoninstruments
All about equalizing and blending tracks
Hints for synchronizing devices
How to create a performance that never happened
How to record on a tablet PC
Ten innovative ways to promote your music
Learn to:
Record with a PC, studio-in-a-box, or tablet
Create recordings for demos or commercial releases
Capture sounds from guitars, drums, piano, horns, and vocals
Edit tracks, mix, master, and distribute your songs
Part I: Home Recording Studio Basics 7
Chapter 1: Understanding Home Recording 9
Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear 19
Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio 49
Part II: Recording 101 81
Chapter 4: Meet the Mixer 83
Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments 99
Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones 115
Part III: Getting Ready to Record 143
Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound 145
Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques 159
Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments 173
Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record 197
Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording 199
Chapter 11: Recording Audio 209
Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data 217
Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song 233
Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance 235
Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music 255
Chapter 15: Dialing In Signal Processors 281
Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music 305
Chapter 17: Creating Your Finished Product 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Distribute and Promote Your Music 341
Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips 355
Index 361
Date de parution : 10-2011
Ouvrage de 384 p.
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