(Musicians Institute Press). Learn the tools of the trade for recording acoustic guitar parts in your home studio! Topics covered in this one-on-one lesson with MI faculty instructor Dallan Beck include miking techniques, direct recording, EQ, compression, recording techniques, and effects such as chorus, reverb and delay. The accompanying CD features 48 demo tracks.
This book is for acoustic musicians and sound engineers that work in the live sound and recording arenas. It tells how to set up and operate a sound system and describes the techniques that must be learned to provide good performance experiences for musicians and audiences. The book teaches how to set up a stage for acoustic acts and discusses the selection and placement of critical components such as speakers, amplifiers, microphones and pickups.
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.
(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). This is the first-ever professional recording method to take the reader from the beginning of the signal path to the final master mix. Best-selling author Bill Gibson has created the only full recording course you'll ever need, in plain-English, with easy-to-understand explanations of the entire recording process using both classic equipment and the latest state-of-the-art recording technology. Each of the six books has hundreds of pages of text, full-color photographs and illustrations, plus dozens of audio and video examples to aurally and visually illustrate everything taught across the entire course. The Hal Leonard Recording Method by Bill Gibson sets the bar for learning to record, and delivers the only complete multimedia method on the market teaching recording techniques. This guide is step one of a truly organized path through the entire recording process, from initial considerations to mix-down, mastering, and replication. Provides everything you need to know about how various 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. You'll also learn how other effects shape the sound you are recording.
(Musicians Institute Press). Navigate the guitar neck better than ever before with this easy-to-use book! Designed from Musicians Institute core curriculum programs, it covers essential concepts for players of every level, acoustic or electric. A hands-on guide to theory, it will help you learn to build any scale or chord on your own and unleash creativity. No music reading is required.
Leona Lewis, Lily Allen, and Colbie Caillat all became famous after their self-produced music was posted on the Internet. And now anyone who’s ever practiced in front of the mirror for hours wants to try it too. This guide shows aspiring musicians how to turn their computers into a music studio. Professional musician Marc Schonbrun leads you step-by-step through the basics of home recording, including: Tips on how to make—and stick to—a recording budget The best digital recording software Microphones, mixers, and electronic hardware Recording for individual instruments and virtual instruments Mixing, mastering, and advanced recording techniques For a fraction of the cost of recording, you can become their own engineers. You’ll learn to create tracks complete with digital effects, virtual instruments, and sound quality that rival professional studios. In no time, you’ll be ready for your time in the spotlight!
Stop straining to hit those high notes. Unlock your true potential, and start singing easily and effortlessly! Includes two CD's with demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of practice tasks.
This second edition of Song Sheets to Software includes completely revised and updated listings of music software, instructional media, and music-related Internet Web sites of use to all musicians, whether hobbyist or professional. This book is a particularly valuable resource for the private studio and classroom music teacher.
