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Author: Bill Gibson
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781458411198
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA reference to capturing and mixing music from the music industry legend Bruce Swedien who recorded and mixed albums and hits for Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, the Brothers Johnson, and Nataline Cole.
Author: Bruce Swedien
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 291
ISBN-13: 142346494X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFive-time Grammy Winning recording enginner, covers all aspects of recording and his life - working with legends from Duke Ellington to Michael Jackson.
Author: Bruce Swedien
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9781423464952
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecounts the author's career as an award-winning recording engineer and highlights his work with Michael Jackson on his most influential albums.
Author: Roger Nichols
Publisher: Alfred Music
Published: 2013-10-18
Total Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 1470611236
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn the basics of digital recording, each step of the signal path, and everything from microphone placement to mixing strategy through the eyes and ears of "The Immortal" Roger Nichols, master engineer and eight-time Grammy-award winner. From scientifically analyzing the differences between condenser, ribbon, and dynamic microphones to sharing his secrets to an amazing mix, Nichols delivers something for everyone interested in the science and art of audio engineering---no matter what your experience level is. The Roger Nichols Recording Method offers you the unique opportunity to learn directly from Roger Nichols himself---exactly as he would have taught at one of his famous master classes. The book is excellent for beginners but is still full of information for seasoned pros who want to know how Roger always managed to get that sound. Included are links to Pro Tools session files, personally set up by Roger, to give you hands-on training. Covers: * How to plan your recording sessions like a professional engineer and producer * Choosing the right microphones and how Roger would place them for a session * Test microphone patterns; learning about critical distance placement and the 3 to 1 rule * Understanding digital audio and how it really works to choose the right format for your sessions * Learning about the signal path from microphone/instrument levels, channels strips, and plugins * Recording multiple takes, overdubs, punch-in techniques, and gaining insight on editing digital audio files * Roger's personal tips for mixing, using automation, creating your final mix, and more!
Author: Bill Gibson
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2008-02
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9781423430513
DOWNLOAD EBOOK(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). 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.
Author: Hans Weekhout
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2019-06-06
Total Pages: 426
ISBN-13: 0429860900
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe’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.
Author: Howard Massey
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2009-04-01
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 1617749362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBehind the Glass, Volume II presents another prime collection of firsthand interviews with the world's top record producers and engineers, sharing their creative secrets and hit-making techniques – from the practical to the artistic. In these pages you'll find Daniel Lanois (U2, Bob Dylan) discussing the future of digital recording; T-Bone Burnett (Robert Plant and Alison Krauss) sharing his unique view of creating complex low end; and Hugh Padgham (Police, Genesis) analyzing the state of the business today. For real-world advice on everything from home recording to mixing to coaching a nervous singer, check out author Howard Massey's conversations with Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse), Tony Brown (Reba McEntire), Gus Dudgeon (Elton John), John Simon (The Band), Russ Titelman (Steve Winwood), Bruce Swedien (Michael Jackson), Rodney Jerkins (Mary J. Blige), Simon Climie (Eric Clapton), Matt Serletic (Matchbox Twenty), and more.
Author: Bill Gibson
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9781423430483
DOWNLOAD EBOOK(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.
Author: Dave Pensado
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2018-05-01
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 1540039005
DOWNLOAD EBOOK(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!
Author: Bill Gibson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-10-01
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 1538134659
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe third edition of The Ultimate Live Sound Operator’s Handbook offers new sections on digital concepts, wireless considerations, digital mixers, modern digital snakes, routing schemes, block diagrams, signal paths, plug-ins for live sound, and more. Any live act must sound great to be well received by today’s increasingly demanding audiences. If you’re a sound operator, teacher, musician, or even a music fan who is interested in becoming a sound operator, you know that regardless of the musical genre or venue, high-quality audio is mandatory for an artist or band’s success. This book shows you how to improve your audio skills, including how to build great sounds that form a professional-sounding mix. Revised and updated, The Ultimate Live Sound Operator’s Handbook, 3rd Edition focuses on each modern and classic aspects of live sound operation in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand—from system, component, and acoustic considerations to miking, mixing, and recording the live show. Tightly produced online videos clearly demonstrate key concepts presented in the text. These instructional videos, along with hundreds of detailed illustrations and photographs, provide an incredibly powerful and useful learning experience. An access code to the companion website is provided in the book. The Ultimate Live Sound Operator’s Handbook, 3rd Edition, features: Shaping Instrument and Vocal Sounds Creating an Excellent Mix Mixer Basics Digital Mixers and Snakes Volume Issues and Sound Theory Digital Theory Managing the Signal Path Signal Processors and Effects Modern Plug-ins Microphone Principles, Techniques, and Design Wireless Systems In-Ear versus Floor Monitors Loudspeakers and Amplifiers Acoustic Considerations Miking the Group and Sound Check
