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Discover the techniques and gear that will turn your music into great-sounding recordingsYou love making music. If you're ready to start recording your tunes, this is the place to begin. Learn about the many types of digital recording systems and how to use them, essential engineering techniques, professional mixing and mastering tips, how to turn sounds into songs, and what it takes to assemble and release an album. Sound good?
Building your studio — consider the type of recording you want to do and what your physical space will require
Gear up — compare computer-based recording systems, studio-in-a-box, tablet systems, and portable recorders
Meet mic — explore different types of microphones and which work best for various instruments
MIDI and more — get a handle on using MIDI, synthesizers, and software instruments
Welcome to the mixer — learn about mixer options based on your choice of recording equipment
Makin' tracks — understand multitrack recording, overdubbing, submixing, and bouncing
Putting it together — clean up and edit your tracks and professionally master your songs
Get it out there — create CDs and MP3 files, distribute your music online, and learn how to promote your product
Open the book and find:
What to consider when choosing equipment
Tips for getting a great source sound
Mic setups for commoninstruments
All about equalizing and blending tracks
Hints for synchronizing devices
How to create a performance that never happened
How to record on a tablet PC
Ten innovative ways to promote your music
Learn to:
Record with a PC, studio-in-a-box, or tablet
Create recordings for demos or commercial releases
Capture sounds from guitars, drums, piano, horns, and vocals
Edit tracks, mix, master, and distribute your songs
Synopsis
Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies blends tried and true recording techniques that are applied in studios around the world with affordable technologies a musician can use in their home studio. This edition catches up with the latest recording software and hardware. The Parts in this book cover: Studio basics - getting the gear for the job you need and setting it all upRecording 101 - working with a mixer, connecting electronic instruments, choosing the best microphonesSetting up a session - getting quality source sound, setting up microphonesLaying down tracks - multitrack recording, capturing audio, working with MIDIFinishing your song - editing tracks, mixing, mastering, adding effects, distributingThe Part of Tens - resources and tips
Synopsis
Tune in to this fun and friendly guide and get great sounds!If you're ready to record your own musical masterpiece, then you need this fun and friendly guide. Updated to cover the latest technologies and recording techniques, this new edition shows you how to set up a home studio, record and edit your music, master it, and even distribute your songs. Experienced musician, recording engineer, teacher, and author Jeff Strong provides easy-to-understand explanations of figure out mic placement, adjusting compression, and recording a variety of instruments.
With this guide, you'll learn how to compare studio-in-a-box, computer-based, and stand-alone recording systems and choose what you need. You'll gain the skills to manage your sound, take full advantage of MIDI, do overdubs and replace missed notes, understand the mastering process, and prepare your music for duplication. You'll also get up to speed on tools that let you record on the go or lay down tracks on a tablet computer.
- Reviews the equipment you need to get started and have "plug and record" capability
- Blends tried-and-true recording techniques used in studios with affordable options you can use at home
- Presents recording advice for working with a mixer, connecting electronic instruments, and choosing the best microphones
- Walks you through laying down tracks, working with multitrack recordings, capturing audio, and more
- Features tips for editing tracks, mixing, mastering, and adding effects
Whether you're a beginning musician or a pro, Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies teaches you home recording basics so you can begin recording music at home and create great sounds.
Synopsis
Are you thinking of getting started in home recording? Do you want to know the latest home recording technologies? This book will get you recording music at home in no time It shows you how to set up a home studio, record and edit your music, master it, and even distribute your songs. With this user-friendly guide, you'll learn how to compare studio-in-a-box, computer-based, and stand-alone recording systems and choose what you need. You'll gain the skills to manage your sound, take full advantage of MIDI, mike common instruments, do overdubs and replace missed notes, understand the mastering process, and prepare your music for duplication. A must for today's musicians
About the Author
Jeff Strong is a veteran musician, recording engineer, and teacher, as well as founder of The Strong Institute, which creates products to assist in therapy through music. Jeff is also the bestselling author of Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies and Drums For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Home Recording Studio Basics 7
Chapter 1: Understanding Home Recording 9
Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear 19
Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio 49
Part II: Recording 101 81
Chapter 4: Meet the Mixer 83
Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments 99
Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones 115
Part III: Getting Ready to Record 143
Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound 145
Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques 159
Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments 173
Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record 197
Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording 199
Chapter 11: Recording Audio 209
Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data 217
Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song 233
Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance 235
Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music 255
Chapter 15: Dialing In Signal Processors 281
Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music 305
Chapter 17: Creating Your Finished Product 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Distribute and Promote Your Music 341
Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips 355
Index 361