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Modern Recording & Mixing

Guitar Man — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:46:13 +0000

You don't need a lot of money to create professional recordings, but you do need the expertise. Secrets of the Pros will speed you through years of trial and error so you can focus on creating music instead of spending all your time trying to figure out the best way to make the gear work. With over three hours of information, these DVDs will take you through standard methods of audio engineering that have been refined over decades by the best of the best. If you were to closely observe the best producers and engineers in the audio world as they record, edit, and mix, you would see many of them using similar techniques. This is because almost every one of them learned their skills from a lineage of other top-notch talent in the audio production industry. This 2-DVD set will show you these techniques.

Pro Tools 8: Music Production, Recording, Editing and Mixing

Guitar Man — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:41:31 +0000

Pro Tools 8 for Music Production is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users. Extensively illustrated in color and packed with time saving hints and tips, it is a great reference to keep on hand as a constant source of information.Â Detailed chapters on the user interface, the new MIDI and scoring features, recording, editing, signal processing and mixing blend essential knowledge with tutorials and practical examples from actual recordings.Â New and updated materials include:Â Pro Tools 8 software described in detailÂ Details of the new MIDI and Score EditorsÂ Full color screen shots and equipment photos Pro Tools 8 for Music Production is a vital source of reference, for the working professional or serious hobbyist looking for professional results.Â Highly illustrated color guide packed with tips to help Pro Tools users get the most from their systemÂ Up to date and specific to version 8 Endorsed by leading international producers, composers and engineers * Highly illustrated colour guide packed with tips to help Pro Tools users get the most from their system * Up to date and specific to version 8 * Endorsed by leading international producers, composers and engineers

The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production (Artistpro)

Guitar Man — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:18:35 +0000

Get ready for an in-depth exploration into the aesthetics of what makes a great mix! David Gibson's unique approach to mixing gives you a visual representation of the dynamics of the sounds involved in creating a musical mix. Through this three-dimensional, colorful explanation, you are introduced to a framework that will help you understand everything that an engineer does-- enabling you to not only recognize what you like, but how to achieve it in your studio. Expand your recording techniques by learning what your recording equipment does and how it all works together in a simple, visual manner. From bluegrass to big band, new age to heavy metal, classical to hip-hop, jazz to rap, and alternative rock to techno, Gibson has mapped out everything that can be done to create various effects in all standard mixes. Once you have a perspective on what can be done, you have the power to be truly creative on your own: to make art out of technology.

The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Second Edition

Guitar Man — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:27:01 +0000

Secrets of the top mixing engineers are revealed in this second edition of the bestselling Mixing EngineerÃ�â��s Handbook. In this edition, you will learn about the history and evolution of mixing, various mixing styles, the six elements of a mix, the rules for arrangement and how they impact your mix, where to build your mix from, and mixing tips and tricks for every genre of music. You will also learn the secrets of EQ and the Ã�â��magic frequencies,Ã�â�� along with tips and tricks for adding effects, EQÃ�â��ing reverbs, effects layering, calculating the delay time, and much more. A lot has changed in the recording industry since the last edition was published seven years ago, so the new edition provides completely updated information on tips for a loud mix, hypercompression, mixing for Internet distribution, warning signs of an amateur mix, MP3 encoding, streaming audio, audio codecs, de-essing, gating, surround sound mixing, and more. There is also a completely new chapter on how to get the most from mixing inside your computer, as well as a new section on the bass/drum relationship and how to make this difficult part of the mix easy. The book wraps up with insightful interviews with the top engineers in the fi eld, including George Massenburg, Allen Sides, Bruce Swedien, Elliot Scheiner, Andy Johns, Nathanial Kunkel, and several others. Join the tens of thousands of engineers who have used this book to master the art of mixing.

Mixing, Recording, and Producing Techniques of the Pros: Insights on Recording Audio for Music, Video, Film, and Games (Book)

Guitar Man — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:32:10 +0000

Veteran music journalist Rick Clark conducted hundreds of revealing interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry to create this newly expanded and refined edition of this extraordinary book. Tony Visconti, Phil Ramone, Richard Dodd, Jim Scott, and David Kershenbaum are just a few of the 115 contributors who share their special studio practices, tips, and anecdotes. A truly thorough look at the recording world, this in-depth collection of interviews with recording, mixing, and producing legends covers everything from recording strings and horn sections to using creative production techniques on the latest musical styles. Candid interviews with expert industry pros will enlighten you with the knowledge that has led the featured producers, engineers, and composers to huge industry successes and millions of record sales. This useful and entertaining information is organized by subject matter rather than by expert, so you can gain advice from several professionals on the specific topic that interests you. MIXING, RECORDING, AND PRODUCING TECHNIQUES OF THE PROS, SECOND EDITION is perfect for any producer or engineer who wants the advice, opinions, tricks, and techniques used by the leading experts in the field. This completely updated edition features many new interviews, fresh content from some of the previous edition's interviews, and a new section on live sound reinforcement.

Gemini GROOVE Professional PC Mixing Software with MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Wave support

Guitar Man — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:46:58 +0000


Gemini Groove Professional Pc Midi Dj Software

ION Audio iCUE MP3 Computer Music Mixing Station with Software

Guitar Man — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:19:13 +0000

You can be the DJ. Mix and scratch the music on your computer with iCUE. Load the included Numark CUE LE software and plug in iCUE with the standard USB cable and you're ready to be a star DJ. iCUE gives you everything you need to DJ with your computer. Click to enlarge. Dual-deck design provides a natural DJ platform. Plug-and-play operation with no drivers required. iCUE Features iCUE works with all of your MP3s and other music. It's just like working with vinyl records or CDs, except you just drag tracks from your library to the left and right decks on the screen to play them. Then you can cue them up, mix between them with the DJ crossfader, scratch, EQ, and even do more advanced DJ effects like sampling and looping. Paired with CUE LE software, the iCUE controller becomes a complete computer DJ system with everything you need. Dual-deck design provides a natural DJ platform, a DJ crossfader lets you mix between tracks, built-in sampling and looping functions give you more creative options, and you can dial it all in with EQ (bass, mid and treble) controls. iCUE is easy to use and is the perfect way to learn how to DJ even if you're never done it before. You can even record your performances to listen later. iCUE gives you everything you need to DJ with your computer. Simple Setup The iCUE controller features plug-and-play operation--a single USB cable is all you need to hook it up. No driver installation, and power is supplied by the USB bus. Numark CUE LE Software Features Scratching Looping Beat detection with waveform display Automatic beat matching EQ control What's in the Box USB DJ controller, Software CD, USB Cable, Quick Start User's Manual