Digital Guitar Power!: The Comprehensive Guide

The digital music revolution isn't just for keyboardists anymore. Guitarists can now get in on the action. Recently, the computer music world has exploded with plug-ins that emulate popular amplifiers and effects. Imagine having a virtual roomful of the greatest amps ever made, the ability to use any speaker cabinet you like, a wide selection of microphones, and a broad array of effects-all within your computer! And that's just the beginning. With the right equipment and a computer, you can now access synthesizer sounds directly from your guitar using MIDI technology, sequence your MIDI guitar with popular DAWs, such as Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer, and others, change from a Stratocaster sound to a Les Paul sound with the turn of a knob, learn how to control virtual instruments with your guitar, instead of with a keyboard, and much, much more. While it's amazing that all this power is within your grasp, you will need some pointers on how to use it effectively. Digital Guitar Power! provides the guidance that guitarists need to get the most out of new digital technology. The book is designed for anyone who plays the guitar and is interested in using the latest technology to make music with it. If you're new to computer music, this book will explain all the terminology, help you find the right software and the best hardware, and then teach you how to use it. If you play the guitar and already own some home recording technology, you'll find out how to get the most out of your current setup. You'll also learn some of the cutting-edge technologies available today and how you can use them most effectively. If you play guitar and have always wanted to start recording at home, this book will show you whatÂ's out there, what you can afford, and most importantly, what skills you need in order to do it right.

MIDI guitar has finally taken off and computer tools for guitarists are multiplying rapidly. "Digital Guitar Power!: The Comprehensive Guide" provides a complete view into the fusion of computers and guitars and shows how computer technology and the tools available make the life of a guitarist better and easier. This book has a broad enough focus to appeal to any style and level of guitar player while still providing the essential information for today's player to embrace and get the most out of the exciting, cutting edge tools on the market today.

The digital music revolution isn't just for keyboardists anymore. Guitarists can now get in on the action. Recently, the computer music world has exploded with plug-ins that emulate popular amplifiers and effects. Imagine having a virtual roomful of the greatest amps ever made, the ability to use any speaker cabinet you like, a wide selection of microphones, and a broad array of effects - all within your computer And that's just the beginning. This book provides the guidance that guitarists need to get the most out of new digital technology. The book is designed for anyone who plays the guitar and is interested in using the latest technology to make music with it. If you're new to computer music, this book will explain all the terminology, help you find the right software and the best hardware, and then teach you how to use it. If you play the guitar and already own some home recording technology, you'll find out how to get the most out of your current setup. You'll also learn some of the cutting-edge technologies available today and how you can use them most effectively. If you play guitar and have always wanted to start recording at home, this book will show you what's out there, what you can afford, and most important, what skills you need in order to do it right.

Marc Schonbrun graduated magna cum laude from the Crane School of Music. He is an active educator, writer, and performer on the East Coast. Marc's musical resume ranges from classical guitar concertos to jazz trios and rock concerts. He is an active lecturer on guitar and music technology, and he frequently tours the country educating guitarists and musicians. He is also the author of numerous books on music theory, guitar playing, and music technology. Marc is the author of The Everything Rock and Blues Guitar Book, The Everything Home Recording Book, The Everything Reading Music Book, The Everything Guitar Chords Book, The Efficient Guitarist: Book One, The Everything Music Theory Book, and Mel Bay's Classical Guitar for Rockers. He is endorsed by Brian Moore Guitars, La Bella Strings, and Flite Sound Speakers.

1. Introduction to Digital Guitar 2. The History of Processing for Guitar 3. Digital Modeling Amps 4. Digital Modeling Guitars 5. The Age of Computers and Interfaces 6. First Tools: The History of Modeling Plug-ins 7. Proprietary Guitar Processing Software 8. Waves GTR System 9. iZotope: Trash 10. Native Instruments: Guitar Rig 11. DSP Systems: UAD and Powercore 12. Special Tools: Melodyne 13. Recording Your Guitar 14. Mixing Strategies for Guitar 15. MIDI Guitar 16. Music Notation 17. Virtual Instruments 18. Digital Guitar Live