Download or read book Instrument and Vocal Recording written by Bill Gibson and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once you understand how microphones and mixers work, you'll move into recording vocals and instruments for your audio productions. With detailed illustrations, photographs, plus dozens of video and audio examples, you'll learn everything you need to know about capturing the best vocal and instrument tracks possible, no matter what kind of studio you are working in or what kind of equipment is used.
Download or read book Instrument and Vocal Recording written by Bill Gibson and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2011 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). This edition addresses new equipment and software concerns that affect the way excellent recordings are made. Updated text, illustrations, photos, and video examples add to the power of the previous edition, plus new techniques and considerations are presented as they pertain to additional recording scenarios. You'll learn what you need to know about capturing the best vocal and instrument tracks possible, no matter what kind of studio you are working in or what kind of equipment is used. New in this edition: *Extensive use of QR Codes, which link directly to associated websites and resources via your smart devices' QR Code readers. This expands the content of the book far beyond the printed page. *New and updated media examples included wherever appropriate. *Descriptions and examples of new digital modeling technology. *New uses of sophisticated DAW capabilities. *New ways to combine control surfaces and the modern DAW. *Brand new sections covering recording strings, percussion, and brass in the studio along with new audio and video examples. *More tightly packed layout and a 31 percent increase in page count.
Download or read book Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado written by Dave Pensado and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). The Strive curriculum is the brainchild of online-television sensation Pensado's Place and audio-publishing giant Hal Leonard. It will feature authors who are considered best in class, relevant, and enormously committed to education and giving back. We chose the name Strive because to attain all the key dynamics to growth in your life, you simply must strive! Strive continues the Pensado ethos of edutainment, combining education with entertainment to teach, reach, amplify, inspire, and yes, to strive ! Topics in Strive will range from vocal courses, management, tracking, mixing, social media, music theory for the electronic musician, miking, tracking, home recording, marketing, live instrumentation, speakers, headphones, live sound, cables, connectors, mastering, and more. Featured authors will include such audio heavyweights as Usher's New Look Foundation, rock legend Chris Lord-Alge, Nashville institution the Blackbird Academy, Dave Pensado, pop and urban maestro Tony Maserati, and Rihanna vocal producer Kuk Harrell. And there are many more all-stars to come! Additionally, Strive will allow the reader to engage with other Pensado's Place opportunities, from bundling software, such as plug-ins, headphones, DAWs, or other gear options, to also engaging with some of our most active platform partners, such as Converse Rubber Tracks and Indaba. The Strive curriculum may make you eligible for one-on-one teaching with our superstar guests, VIP access at Pensado Live Events, discounts on gear, and more. You want to know how the pros succeeded? It starts with learning how to strive!
Download or read book Mixing with Impact written by Wessel Oltheten and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mixing with Impact: Learning to Make Musical Choices, Wessel Oltheten discusses the creative and technical concepts behind making a mix. Whether you’re a dance producer in your home studio, a live mixer in a club, or an engineer in a big studio, the mindset is largely the same. The same goes for the questions you run into: where do you start? How do you deal with a context in which all the different parts affect each other? How do you avoid getting lost in technique? How do you direct your audience’s attention? Why doesn’t your mix sound as good as someone else’s? How do you maintain your objectivity when you hear the same song a hundred times? How do your speakers affect your perception? What’s the difference between one compressor and another? Following a clear structure, this book covers these and many other questions, bringing you closer and closer to answering the most important question of all: how do you tell a story with sound?
Download or read book Practical Recording Techniques written by Bruce Bartlett and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hands-on, practical guide is for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians, and radio enthusiasts. In a step-by-step, easy to read format, the book prepares the reader for work in a home studio, a small professional studio, or an on-location recording session.
Download or read book Practical Recording Techniques written by Bruce Bartlett and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Recording Techniques covers all aspects of recording, perfect for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. Filled with tips and shortcuts, this hands-on, practical guide gives advice on equipping a home studio (whether low-budget or advanced) and suggestions for set-up, acoustics, effects, choosing mics and monitor speakers, and preventing hum. This best-selling guide also instructs how to mike instruments and vocals, judge recordings and improve them, work with MIDI and loops, do mastering, and put your music on the web. Two chapters cover live recording of classical and popular music. New in the seventh edition: Complete update of all types of recording equipment, plug-ins, and recording software Increased focus on current industry and classroom trends like DAW signal flow and operation (during recording and mixdown), while still covering analog fundamentals Updated organization to focus and break up topics Updated tips on optimizing your computer for multitrack recording – for both Windows and Mac New sections on streaming audio, mobile-device recording, live recording with digital consoles, and psychoacoustics Listen Online boxes highlight where audio samples on the website relate to chapter discussions Updated companion website with audio examples, articles, and suggested activities, plus expanded and more user-friendly links to the best sites for videos and articles, recording techniques, equipment, and other learning resources. Instructors can download figures from the book, the audio files, and a test bank
Download or read book The Recording Engineer s Handbook written by Bobby Owsinski and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working as a recording engineer presents challenges from every direction of your project. From using microphones to deciding on EQ settings, choosing outboard gear to understanding how, when and why to process your signal, the seemingly never-ending choices can be very confusing. Professional Audio's bestselling author Bobby Owsinski (The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, The Mastering Engineer's Handbook) takes you into the tracking process for all manner of instruments and vocals-- providing you with the knowledge and skill to make sense of the many choices you have in any given project. From acoustic to electronic instruments, mic placement to EQ settings, everything you need to know to capture professionally recorded audio tracks is in this guide.
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.
Download or read book Music Production written by Hans Weekhout and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We’re all able to record music; a smartphone will get you quick results. But for a good sound, a lot more is involved. Acoustics, microphone placement, and effects have a huge influence on the resulting sound. Music Production: Learn How to Record, Mix, and Master Music will teach you how to record, mix, and master music. With accessible language for both beginner and advanced readers, the book contains countless illustrations, includes tips and tricks for all the popular digital audio workstations and provides coverage of common plugins and processors. Also included is a section dedicated to mastering in a home studio. With hundreds of tips and techniques for both the starting and advanced music producer, this is your must-have guide.
Download or read book Recording Guitar and Bass written by Huw Price and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the acoustic properties of all types of guitars and how to record and process their sounds, from microphone selection and placement to using effects and much more.
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
Download or read book Mixing Mastering written by Bill Gibson and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). Making the instrument and vocal tracks sound their best, then making them all work together- everything you need to know to make the perfect mix is in this book. You'll then learn how to take that perfect mix and create the perfect stereo master recording, ready for CD replication or digital distribution online. Detailed illustrations, photographs, plus audio and video examples on DVD make sure you understand everything you need to know to mix and master like the pros.
Download or read book Studio Recording Procedures written by Mike Shea and published by Tab Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prices of recording equipment continue to drop dramatically, giving musicians and sound engineers increasing opportunities to make quality-level recordings. The Ultimate Guide to Music Recording takes a unique approach to this growing market, giving readers two books in one: a concise, tutorial audio engineering text in Part One, and then a ‘cut to the chase’, how to record any instrument fast guide in Part Two. By carefully cross-referencing these sections, industry vet Shea has created the ultimate recording resource: a textbook where you can see immediately how basic principles are utilized in the studio, and a “how-to” guide that comes complete with all the background technical material one could need – particularly when things don’t turn out as planned. Covering the basics of studio recording technology, recording techniques for every major class of instrument, and a masterclass on mixing, this is the most complete guide to music recording ever written.
Download or read book The Art of Digital Audio Recording written by Steve Savage and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Digital Audio Recording teaches readers what they really need to know in order to make great sound recordings with computers - both the practical and the technical information. --from publisher description.
Download or read book Recording Music on Location written by Bruce Bartlett and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recording Music on Location provides an exceptional collection of information regarding all aspects of recording outside of the studio. Featuring clear explanations on how to achieve professional results, this book is divided into two distinct sections: popular music and classical music. Whether you record in the local rock club, jazz café, or in an orchestra hall, Bartlett offers sage advice on each stage of the process of location recording. Packed with hints and tips, this book is a great reference for anyone planning to venture outside of the studio. Audio examples, tracking sheets, weblinks, and downloadable checklists are available on the companion website at www.focalpress.com/cw/bartlett. This edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new sections on iOS devices, USB thumb-drive recorders, and digital consoles with built-in recorders, along with updated specs on recording equipment, software, and hardware. This edition will also show you how to prepare recordings for the web and live audio streaming, and covers spectral analysis, noise reduction, and parallel compression. A new case study will go in depth on classical-music recording.
Download or read book Mastering Digital Audio Production written by Cliff Truesdell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide shows you how to integrate a variety of production tools for the Mac OS X platform into all stages of audio production so that you can create and produce music. From single applications to complete suites, you’ll discover the software toolsets that are best for you and then discover how to incorporate them into a coherent workflow. Featuring best practices, real-world examples, and interviews with audio professionals, this book pulls together all the programs and tasks you need.
Download or read book The Addiction Formula written by Friedemann Findeisen and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover The Songwriting Technique Used In 97% Of All Hit Songs How To Use Subtle Psychological Triggers To Captivate ANY Audience. "Writing Pop, Rock, RnB or Hip Hop has never been easier or more fun." Master The Art Of Writing Addicting Songs Music is a tough industry to break into. With production gear being affordable for the first time in history, it seems like EVERYONE is making music these days. Getting noticed in the continuous stream of information that is the internet seems almost impossible. BUT: There is a technique designed specifically to captivate and hook an audience and with The Addiction Formula, you can learn it in a couple of hours. You will learn all about Lyric-Less Storytelling, a technique used by the most successful songwriters of our time. If you've always wanted to know how to write songs that stick out and speak to a large audience, this is the book for you. The Songwriting Book For A New Generation Of Songwriters The 60s are OVER! Songwriting today is a very different experience than it was when the Beatles were on the air. By combining Arrangement, Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Lyrics and Production in one deviously simple technique it is the first songwriting book that speaks to an all-writing, all-producing DIY generation. Includes over 317 Techniques You Will Be Able To Use INSTANTLY Part 2 of The Addiction Formula is almost like a dictionary of hit songwriting techniques. All the tools are hand-picked from hit songs of the past 30 years. But this book is far more than just a list of tips and tricks: The Addiction Formula also shows you how the techniques can be applied to your songs. It puts all of what you learn into perspective and shows you how they all fit together. With 331 Examples Incl. Songs By Rihanna, Katy Perry, Drake and Maroon 5 Are you sick and tired of being taught techniques based on some old County song you've never heard of? One of my guidelines for writing this book was to only include hit songs from the past 30 years. Every single technique in The Addiction Formula is proven with one or more examples to show it in action and to help you learn it quickly and easy. I mean, hey, you get to learn by listening to the songs you listen to anyways! It's fun, quick and practical. Scroll up and get your copy NOW!
