Full Description
Save studio fees with pro-quality recording at home Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies offers simple explanations on how to record music in a home studio, no matter your style, method, or sound. With expert guidance every step of the way, you'll find the answers to your questions about choosing equipment, recording tracks, editing, mixing, mastering, and more. Updated to reflect the latest home recording technology, this new edition addresses styles from live bands to electronica with easy navigation to the information you need most. Beginners will find straightforward instruction on the fundamentals, while more experienced home recording engineers will appreciate insight to the tricks the pros use. With home recording gear increasingly approaching professional quality, the home studio is no longer the domain of the DIY-or-die. Even professional musicians are saving studio fees by recording at home, and today's plug-and-play technology makes high-quality sound accessible to those with a more amateur level of experience and budget.Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies gives you the information you need to set up your studio and use it like a pro: * Choose the right gear for the job, and set up for quality sound * Learn the fundamentals of recording, from choosing a mic to working with a mixer * Master MIDI, multitrack recording, and audio capture for optimum sourcing * Edit, mix, and master your tracks, and add effects to enhance your sound Don't let poor audio quality distract from your music. Find out what tools you need, how to use them, and how to follow the time-tested steps of making a record. You spend valuable time developing your talent, skills, and sound, so take a minute to learn how to make your music shine with the expert advice and easy-to-follow instruction in Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies.
Contents
Introduction 1 Part IChapter 1: Understanding Home Recording 7 Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear 17 Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio 49 Part II: Recording 101 79 Chapter 4: Meet the Mixer 81 Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments 97 Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones 111 Part III: Getting Ready to Record 137 Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound 139 Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques 153 Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments 167 Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record 191 Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording 193 Chapter 11: Recording Audio 203 Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data 211 Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song 227 Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance 229 Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music 249 Chapter 15: Dialing In Signal Processors 277 Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music 301 Chapter 17: Creating Your Finished Product 315 Part VI: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Ways to Distribute and Promote Your Music 335 Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips 349 Index 355
