Book/CD pack. Tips, suggestions, advice and other useful info learned firsthand from producers, engineers and artists such as Tom Dowd, Phil Ramone, Pete Anderson, Dick Shurman, and others. Topics include: MIDI automated mixdowns, sequencers and effects, recording software, quantization, make it swing, reverb tricks, creative atmosphere, faking live ambience, lots more. Photos & diagrams help clarify the text; CD includes nearly an hour of demo tracks. 78 pp.
49-311035
$14.95
ANALOG RECORDING - USING ANALOG GEAR IN TODAY'S HOME STUDIO
by David Simons
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Book/CD pack. Digital is convenient, consistent and reliable, but if you want the warm round sound of real music you need analog. The good news is the equipment is still out there, surprisingly affordable and you can make it work with your digital audio workstation. This book tells you how to find, maintain and use: analog tape machines, analog mixing consoles and monitors, vintage and vintage-style microphones, analog reverb, echo, compression and limiting. Also takes you through the process of building a home studio and a live echo chamber, plus hints and tips from analog engineers and producers. CD includes demos of analog equipment and methods in action. 144 pp.
49-331350
$29.95
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AUDIO MADE EASY (OR HOW TO BE A SOUND ENGINEER WITHOUT REALLY TRYING) - 4TH EDITION
by Ira White
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Book/CD pack. Now updated to cover digital mixing and signal processing, this established beginners guide to live sound has been the first book for many students and self-taught sound technicians. Presents information in a very accessible, casual, down-to-earth way. Contains valuable information on using EQ, speaker specifics, mics, and techniques for recording, live recording, club and concert sound, church sound, theatrical sound, more, without page-filling formulas or mind-boggling abstractions. Includes helpful diagrams, an index, and a CD so you can hear the techniques. 93 pp.
49-331470
$16.95
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CD & DVD RECORDING FOR DUMMIES
by Mark Chambers
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This fully updated guide helps you record favorite tunes as well as preserve family photos with the greatest of ease. Get the scoop on the latest devices, tips on mixed media recording, advice on turning your videotapes into DVDs, and much more. Shows how to: use CD & DVD Creator, organize and convert files, care for CDs and DVDs, record bootable CD-ROMs, more. 2nd edition. 336 pp.
02-9567
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$4.00
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COME TOGETHER - THE OFFICIAL JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS GUIDE TO MUSIC AND VIDEO
by Mark Garvey
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ON SALE!! SAVE $24.95!! Book/DVD pack. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with the latest audio and video advances. Since 1998 it has provided free hands-on programs to hundreds of young people who are chosen to spend time on the bus to write a song, record and mix it, and create a music video - all in one day. The students have an unforgettable experience, learn about how music is made, and leave with a DVD of their song and video performance. Part how-to, part celebrity interviews, part technological showcase, and part travelogue, this book is a compelling journey aboard this unique rolling recording studio. DVD includes celebrity interviews, videos of some of the best student works, more. 287 pp.
49-331490
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$15.00
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GETTING GREAT SOUNDS: THE MICROPHONE BOOK
by Tom Lubin
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How to choose and use microphones was once a skill passed down from senior sound engineers to their assistants. Here you'll learn these microphone tips and tricks of the pros so you too can get a great sound. Covers: microphone types, patterns and uses; sound and hearing; polarity, phase cancellation and reverb; impedence and balance; stereo microphone techniques; more, including chapters on "Miking the Guitar" and "Miking Solo Acoustic Instruments." 301 pp.
49-332737
$39.99
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GUERRILLA HOME RECORDING: 2ND EDITION - HOW TO GET GREAT SOUND FROM ANY STUDIO
by Karl Coryat
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This revised edition puts greater focus on digital recording techniques, including humanizing drum patterns, mixing with plug-ins and virtual consoles, using digital audio skills, and more graphics. And since, many true "Guerrillas" still record to analog tape, it retains the best of that world. Designed for musicians who haven't mastered the basics of getting a good sound and can't afford to upgrade to the best equipment, this revolutionary approach breaks the process down to three simple "dimensions of sound," then explains how this can help you achieve amazingly clean recordings. Covers: how to make the noisiest gear dead quiet, getting instruments to sound distinct in a mix, getting the most out of a limited number of tracks, more. 252 pp.
49-331940
$24.95
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HOME RECORDING FOR MUSICIANS FOR DUMMIES
by Jeff Strong
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Third edition. Walks fledgling studio artists through the equipment and steps needed to create quality audio recordings in a home studio. Covers both stand alone equipment like studio-in-a-box devices, traditional recording hardware (sound boards, etc.), and simple PC set-ups; items like microphones and sound processors, explaining the methods for getting a quality recording, and mixing, mastering, and distributing the final product. You'll gain the skills to manage your sound, take full advantage of MIDI, mike common instruments, do overdubs and replace missed notes, understand the mastering process, and prepare your music for duplication. The home recording market is constantly evolving with new tools & techniques. The Third Edition updates its equipment listings to cover the latest recording hardware available. Focuses more on the home recording hobbyist who is on a budget by covering more lower-priced items. Lots of product shots and recommended set-ups to help you get started quickly. Beginners. 386 pp.
02-5425
$24.99
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MASTERING MUSIC AT HOME
by Mitch Gallagher
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Book/CDROM pack. Mastering is the final stage of creating a piece of recorded music, before releasing it on the web or duplicating it onto CD. It's essential for putting the final professional "finish" on the audio. The latest generation of hardware and software tools let home studio musicians do a wonderful job of mastering audio releases. After an overview of mastering and the gear required, this book covers: acoustic considerations, studio set-up, problem solving, distribution, more. The CD-ROM includes a variety of real-world music examples you can use to practice your mastering skills. 309 pp.
49-331908
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$34.95
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THE HAL LEONARD RECORDING METHOD - BOOK FIVE: ENGINEERING & PRODUCING
by Bill Gibson
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Book/DVD pack. Learn what it takes to engineer a session like a pro, combining the teaching of the previous books to record excellent tracks ready for the mix. Also dives into what makes a producer great, how to inspire awesome performances from the musicians you record, tricks for selecting the best tracks from your sessions, and what it takes to be both producer and engineer on the same session. With illustrations, photographs, plus audio and video examples of the producing and engineering process on DVD. 227 pp.
49-331777
$39.95
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THE HAL LEONARD RECORDING METHOD - BOOK FOUR: SEQUENCING SAMPLES & LOOPS
by Bill Gibson
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ON SALE!! SAVE $16.95!! Book/DVD pack. You've learned about microphones, mixers, how to record vocals and instruments, and how software and plug-ins work in the studio. Now learn to create amazing music productions using the latest sequencing techniques with samples and pre-recorded loops. With detailed screen shots, illustrations, video and audio examples, and more on the accompanying DVD, you're on your way to rounding out your recording education. 244 pp.
49-331776
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$23.00
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THE HAL LEONARD RECORDING METHOD - BOOK ONE: MICROPHONES & MIXERS
by Bill Gibson
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Book/DVD pack. This professional recording method takes you from the beginning of the signal path to the final master mix, in plain-English, with easy-to-understand explanations using both classic equipment and the latest state-of-the-art technology. Each of the six books has full-color photographs and illustrations, plus dozens of audio and video examples to aurally and visually illustrate everything taught across the entire course. Vol. 1 provides everything you need to know about how professional microphones work, which to choose and why, plus how to set them up for various recordings. You'll understand the signal path from the mike through to the mixer stage, then learn exactly what mixers do, how to operate them to capture excellent recordings. 265 pp.
49-331773
$39.95
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THE HAL LEONARD RECORDING METHOD - BOOK SIX: MIXING & MASTERING
by Bill Gibson
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Book/DVD pack. 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. 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. 267 pp.
49-331778
$39.95
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THE HAL LEONARD RECORDING METHOD - BOOK THREE: RECORDING SOFTWARE & PLUG-INS
by Bill Gibson
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Book/DVD pack. Once you've learned how to use microphones and mixers, and to record instruments and vocals, you'll need to know how recording software programs work and how to choose and optimize your recording system. This book and DVD use detailed illustrations and screen shots, plus audio and video examples, to give you a comprehensive understanding of recording software and plug-ins. 268 pp.
49-331775
$39.95
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THE HAL LEONARD RECORDING METHOD - BOOK TWO: INSTRUMENT & VOCAL RECORDING
by Bill Gibson
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ON SALE!! SAVE $18.95!! Book/DVD pack. 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. 260 pp.
49-331774
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$21.00
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THE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO RECORDING ACOUSTIC GUITAR
by Dallan Beck
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Book/CD pack. Learn the tools of the trade for recording acoustic guitar in your home studio. Covers miking techniques, direct recording, EQ, compression, recording techniques, and effects such as chorus, reverb, and delay. CD includes 48 demo tracks. 31 pp.
49-695505
$12.95
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THE ULTIMATE TONE, VOLUME 2: SYSTEMS APPROACH TO STAGE SOUND NIRVANA
by Kevin O'Connor
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This extremely detailed manual covers everything needed to master your sound when performing on stage or anywhere else. The mechanics and electronics of PAs, monitors, tubes, amps, and power sources are stressed. Completely different material from Vol. 1! Spiral bound. 240 pp.
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$51.00
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