Download or read book Music Habits The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production written by Jason Timothy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Production can be an elusive art form for many, and the challenges that face someone who is new to this can easily create overwhelm and lead to complete paralysis. The goal of this book, is to cover music production from many different angles in a way that will change your thinking on the subject and build your confidence.Music making is a very mental and psychological game, and more often than not, all the technical stuff can hold you back from achieving your goals if you don't have the right creative habits in place first.With all the information available with a simple Google search, I wanted to really get to the heart of things that aren't being discussed nearly enough. I want to clear out all the garbage you may have been told and replace it with the essentials you can put to immediate use. Many people new to music may dive into forums and mindlessly watch video tutorials attempting to gather more and more information until they think they have enough to get going (hint: you never feel like you know enough).That would be like reading a whole encyclopedia and then being asked to recall only the important things that will get you from point A to point B. Even worse, much of the information you get will contradict the last thing you read. It's like finding a needle in a haystack only to be told it's the wrong needle. There is a much better approach. It's an approach that doesn't require you to know a lot to get started. You only need to know enough to get to the next step in your process.There is truly nothing stopping you from becoming a music producer. The ones who are successful now are the ones who started from nothing and chipped away at it until they found a way to express their unique voice. There are no gatekeepers making decisions on who is worthy and who isn't. The determining factor is you, your habits and your confidence in yourself.This book can be read from start to finish, or as a "choose your own adventure", going directly to what you think can help you most right now. Don't get caught up thinking you have to devour everything before getting started. That isn't necessary, and isn't the point of the book.The core concepts in the book will come up time & time again which should help you retain them & be able to recall them when the need arrives. By exploring these concepts from several angles you should gain a broad view of their many uses.My hope is that this book is used as a toolbox. You simply find the right tool that moves you forward and get back to work. So few people, who have more than enough information in their heads, ever start. Of those who do start, even fewer finish what they started and are satisfied with the results. I want you to be in that small group of finishers.Let's get started.

Download or read book Making Music written by Dennis DeSantis and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sound Play written by William Cheng and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video games open portals to fantastical worlds where imaginative play and enchantment prevail. These virtual settings afford us considerable freedom to act out with relative impunity. Or do they? Sound Play explores the aesthetic, ethical, and sociopolitical stakes of people's creative engagements with gaming's audio phenomena-from sonorous violence to synthesized operas, from democratic music-making to vocal sexual harassment. William Cheng shows how video games empower their designers, composers, players, critics, and scholars to tinker (often transgressively) with practices and discourses of music, noise, speech, and silence. Faced with collisions between utopian and alarmist stereotypes of video games, Sound Play synthesizes insights across musicology, sociology, anthropology, communications, literary theory, philosophy, and additional disciplines. With case studies spanning Final Fantasy VI, Silent Hill, Fallout 3, The Lord of the Rings Online, and Team Fortress 2, this book insists that what we do in there-in the safe, sound spaces of games-can ultimately teach us a great deal about who we are and what we value (musically, culturally, humanly) out here. Foreword by Richard Leppert Video Games Live cover image printed with permission from Tommy Tallarico

Download or read book Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers written by J. Allen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-13 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The producer's guide to harmony, chord progressions, and song structure in the MIDI grid. As an online class, Dr. Allen has had over 50,000 students use this ground-breaking curriculum to learn music theory. Students and Producers who have wanted to learn music theory to improve their own music, but have been intimidated by traditional approaches, music notation, and abstract concepts will find this book to be the answer they have been looking for. From the Author: "How music theory is usually taught is unfair. It starts with the assumption that you can read music and understand the language of classical music. My book leaves all of that behind - focusing only on the MIDI grid that producers are already familiar with to learn all the key concepts of music theory, and ultimately, make better music." This book covers all the fundamentals of music theory, but is written using the language of the DJ and Producer - the MIDI Grid. It includes "analysis" projects that look at the harmonic and melodic ideas in songs by popular producers including Zedd, Boards of Canada, Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Bonobo, Richie Hawtin, Moby, Skrillex, and Aphex Twin. Praise for Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers: "Aspiring electronic musicians have choices to make when it concerns their own education and training. This text makes one choice much easier: start here and get learning, quickly. Grounded and easygoing, the book uses real-world examples to help you make sense of music's inner worksings while steering clear of dense theories." - Michael J. Ethen, PhD Musicologist "This book knocks the oftentimes alienating world of music theory completely onto it's side. Difficult to explain concepts are perfectly demonstrated for the aspiring electronic music producer who might have no formal music training. A must have for all aspiring producers." - James Patrick (DJ, Producer, Educator) Slam Academy, Dubspot, IPR, Ableton Certified Trainer "With Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers, Dr. Allen has produced a remarkable resource: an extensive tour of musical theory that leverages some of our favorite modern tools - the virtual studio and it's piano roll note display. By introducing us to the "why" as well as the "what" of music theory, this book helps us to understand what makes music tick and how to improve our own work. In addition to offering a sound theoretical foundation, the deep dives into analyzing tracks by Skrillex, Aphex Twin, and Deadmau5 keeps our attention focused on real-world production. MTEMP will definitely go on the top of my recommendation list for anyone that needs a fresh view of musical concepts." - Darwin Grosse Director of Education, Cycling '74

Download or read book Audio Technology Music and Media written by Julian Ashbourn and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a true A to Z of recorded sound, from its inception to the present day, outlining how technologies, techniques, and social attitudes have changed things, noting what is good and what is less good. The author starts by discussing the physics of sound generation and propagation. He then moves on to outline the history of recorded sound and early techniques and technologies, such as the rise of multi-channel tape recorders and their impact on recorded sound. He goes on to debate live sound versus recorded sound and why there is a difference, particularly with classical music. Other topics covered are the sound of real instruments and how that sound is produced and how to record it; microphone techniques and true stereo sound; digital workstations, sampling, and digital media; and music reproduction in the home and how it has changed. The author wraps up the book by discussing where we should be headed for both popular and classical music recording and reproduction, the role of the Audio Engineer in the 21st century, and a brief look at technology today and where it is headed. This book is ideal for anyone interested in recorded sound. “[Julian Ashbourn] strives for perfection and reaches it through his recordings... His deep knowledge of both technology and music is extensive and it is with great pleasure that I see he is passing this on for the benefit of others. I have no doubt that this book will be highly valued by many in the music industry, as it will be by me.” -- Claudio Di Meo, Composer, Pianist and Principal Conductor of The Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hemel Symphony Orchestra and The Lumina Choir

Download or read book Music and Conflict written by John Morgan O'Connell and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the role of music in conflict situations across the world, this study shows how it can both incite violence & help rebuild communities.

Download or read book How to Make Electronic Music written by Russell Drake and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Success Mindset for Music Production written by Screech House and published by Time Royal. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What separates you from a world-class producer? Let’s get real for a moment. For how long have you been making music? One month? One year? Ten years? Yet are you still a mediocre home hobbyist or are you already an aspired top-notch artist? The truth is you may lack the winning mentality and that ruins your chances of success. That’s why this newly released book, The Success Mindset for Music Production, dives into the hidden parts of your consciousness and exposes the vital mind-tricks to produce outstanding work. With answers you have never seen before, you will discover what it takes to be successful for the rest of your life. Why you are failing You choose to fail. While feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, you always get stuck with new challenges. Despite sacrificing your time and effort, you remain clueless. The lack of results thereof quickly drains your patience and kills your motivation. Heavily discouraged, you catch yourself thinking, “it’s too hard”. This losing attitude leads straight to quitting and the easy way out, which exactly confirms what you were already thinking: “I can’t do it”. How to be successful But what would happen if today, you suddenly decide to do things differently? What if you can change something and immediately get the ability to break through limitations. Finally access your untapped potential. Quite surprisingly, you can... By reading The Success Mindset for Music Production, you will find out: - How to ditch the failure mindset forever and rapidly produce extraordinary results. - How successful people think by exposing their unique mental strategies. - How to destroy your adversity and live up to your highest potential. - How to guarantee your own breakthrough and become unstoppable. - And a whole lot more... If you genuinely want to be successful, start today by clicking the button on this page. Why this book can help you reach greatness With 15 years of song-building experience and managing a well-known EDM YouTube channel, Cep from Screech House knows very well why most people fail and barely get professional results. He says that success originates from your freewill choice and willingness to achieve it. It never comes from somebody else. That’s why he felt responsible to share his knowledge about what it takes to BE at your all-time best and STAY at your all-time best. Whether you’re a music producer or not, it will benefit you in all areas, including your music-making endeavors. What is success worth to you? Cep doesn’t want his work to be solely accessible for the elite. He wants to give everybody the same chance to reach that status, no matter what your background is. That’s why today, you can access his fascinating work for the price of a movie ticket, until the offer expires. Start now by clicking the button on this page. WARNING: this book is unusual You will be exposed to mind-bending content that may challenge your beliefs and understandings. If confronting truths makes you feel uncomfortable, scroll away now.

Download or read book Secrets of Dance Music Production written by David Felton and published by . This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secrets of Dance Music Production pulls together all you need to take a mix from concept to club-ready master whether you make house or techno, 2-step or D&B, EDM or trance. Studio fundamentals: Synthesis and sampling; studio setup and monitor placement; EQ, ambience and compression all covered in detailed 101-style guides. The golden rules of mixing: Learn how the pros get loud, defined and dynamic mixes stacked with interest and energy. Essential techniques: Layering, frequency bracketing, lo-fi processing, bass splitting, vocal production, mastering... It's all inside. Up your writing chops: Compose inspired bass and toplines with kick-starter approaches to voicing, arpeggios, syncopation, killer chord progressions and more. Bigger beats: 50+ pages of rhythm-making insight. Masterclasses in drum sound design, transient shaping, swing crafting and ghost placement plus 30+ beats broken down. Get that sound: From vintage arps to supersize FX; ripping Reese basslines to stacked EDM leads; ethereal soundscapes to deep house keys - dozens of sounds built from the ground up in media-rich walkthroughs.

Download or read book Composing Electronic Music written by Curtis Roads and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electronic music evokes new sensations, feelings, and thoughts in both composers and listeners. Opening the door to an unlimited universe of sound, it engages spatialization as an integral aspect of composition and focuses on sound transformation as a core structural strategy. In this new domain, pitch occurs as a flowing and ephemeral substance that can be bent, modulated, or dissolved into noise. Similarly, time occurs not merely as a fixed duration subdivided by ratios, but as a plastic medium that can be generated, modulated, reversed, warped, scrambled, and granulated. Envelope and waveform undulations on all time scales interweave to generate form. The power of algorithmic methods amplify the capabilities of music technology. Taken together, these constitute game-changing possibilities. This convergence of technical and aesthetic trends prompts the need for a new text focused on the opportunities of a sound oriented, multiscale approach to composition of electronic music. Sound oriented means a practice that takes place in the presence of sound. Multiscale means an approach that takes into account the perceptual and physical reality of multiple, interacting time scales-each of which can be composed. After more than a century of research and development, now is an appropriate moment to step back and reevaluate all that has changed under the ground of artistic practice. Composing Electronic Music outlines a new theory of composition based on the toolkit of electronic music techniques. The theory consists of a framework of concepts and a vocabulary of terms describing musical materials, their transformation, and their organization. Central to this discourse is the notion of narrative structure in composition-how sounds are born, interact, transform, and die. It presents a guidebook: a tour of facts, history, commentary, opinions, and pointers to interesting ideas and new possibilities to consider and explore.

Download or read book Electronic Dance Music Production written by Tommy Swindali and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-07 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Produce EDM Like a Pro & Take Your Music To A Whole New Level Why do some producers make great music after just one year, while others still sound average? The answer? It's how they learn and practice. The most successful EDM producers develop real skills and build habits that help them learn quickly and effectively... But most importantly, they get a good start. If you love EDM and you just want to make it. But you don't know where to start. Or maybe you just want to upgrade your production skills to get signed then this book will show you how. With all the music production advice out there, it can be very easy to get overwhelmed. You may get a vague idea of the general topic. But you're more then likely to be left confused and you definitely won't have any workable knowledge. Well, the good news is this book changes all of that. Save yourself time going through low quality YouTube tutorials and get all the information you need in one place. Produce your an EDM song from scratch or from using the ideas in this book. In this book you will discover The Mindset to Making More Music Create Catchy Arrangements, Buildups, Drops and Intros Professional Singer Songwriter Secrets Revealed Learn About EQ, Compression, Reverb, Delay, Sidechain and More Create Chord Progressions and Catchy Melodies How to Finish Your Ideas The Single Best Piece of Mixing Advice Ever Production Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Mastering Explained The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed And Much, Much More... So if you've ever wanted a single book that gives you all the knowledge to being a successful EDM Producer, then Read This Book

Download or read book Music Production For Beginners 2020 Edition How to Produce Music The Easy to Read Guide for Music Producers written by Tommy Swindali and published by Tommy Swindali. This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place! Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists. However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home. In fact, you don't even need to know how to play an instrument or know anything about the technology or need expensive equipment. All you need is a decent computer + inspiration and this book will show you the rest. If you are a first timer, this book will lead you in the right direction in the least amount of time. Or if you have some experience you will definitely incorporate some new insights into how to produce your best music. Here is just a tiny fraction of what you will discover: Best Music Production Software to Start Learning in 2020 Achieve Release Quality Mixes On a Budget How to Write Chords, Drum Beats, Basslines, Melodies and More Common Beginner Music Production Mistakes + How to Avoid or Fix Them Essential Home Recording Studio Equipment For Under $500 Music Theory Explained - Without Needing To Study a Course Creative Hacks To Get You Inspired Right Away Step by Step Guide To Mix + Master Your Music - Even If Your Not a Technical Person DON'T Do Remixes or Edits Before Reading This! How Collaboration in Music Opens Doors Proven Guidelines on How to Get your Music Signed And much, much more.. Stop wasting your time on forums, YouTube and asking the same old questions because everything you need to know is in this book. Be the music producer you've always wanted to be and make your best music with This Book

Download or read book Dance Music Manual written by Rick Snoman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever your level of experience, the Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques and practical examples to help you achieve professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer, this book offers a comprehensive approach to music production, including knowledge of the tools, equipment and different dance genres. Get more advice and resources from the books official website, www.dancemusicproduction.com. * Included in the new edition are sections on recording instruments alongside new chapters covering more dance music genres. * Examines all aspects of music production, from sound design, compression & effect to mixing & mastering to publishing & promoting, to help you become a better producer. * The companion CD provides sample and example tracks, demonstrating the techniques used in the book.

Download or read book How Music Works written by David Byrne and published by Crown. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Updated with a new chapter on digital curation* How Music Works is David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social or technological. Utilizing his incomparable career and inspired collaborations with Talking Heads, Brian Eno, and many others, Byrne taps deeply into his lifetime of knowledge to explore the panoptic elements of music, how it shapes the human experience, and reveals the impetus behind how we create, consume, distribute, and enjoy the songs, symphonies, and rhythms that provide the backbeat of life. Byrne’s magnum opus uncovers ever-new and thrilling realizations about the redemptive liberation that music brings us all.

Download or read book Dust Grooves written by Eilon Paz and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

Download or read book The Bedroom Super Producer written by J. T. Cloutier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if I told you there exists a secret community of music producers who make a living selling their music online at hourly rates that rival even those of star music producers? Would you be willing to take their secret oath, never go back to your old nine-to-five, and create your dream lifestyle? Would you have the patience and drive to change your mindstate, music production techniques and health habits to sustain this highly demanding way of life? If you answered yes to all of the above, you might just be ready to follow the ways of the Bedroom Super Producers. This step-by-step guide to music composer lifestyle design teaches: - How J.T. went from a six figure job in a Fortune 500 company to composing music full-time, almost doubling his revenues within the first two years - How to compose, sound and live like the pros - How to monetize every second spent in front of your equipment, making sounds and songs - How to create healthy habits that will sustain a life of creativity and productivity - How to create a truly fulfilling life as an artist Let this little book open a new world of possibilities for you. Let it show you just how deep the rabbit hole goes...

Download or read book Instruments for New Music written by Thomas Patteson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listening to instruments -- "The joy of precision" : mechanical instruments and the aesthetics of automation -- "The alchemy of tone" : Jörg Mager and electric music -- "Sonic handwriting" : media instruments and musical inscription -- "A new, perfect musical instrument" : the trautonium and electric music in the 1930s -- The expanding instrumentarium