The Musician's Guide to Audio


Book Description

This book aimed at musicians covers important concepts of digital and analog audio, including audio theory, the different types of audio connectors, audio specifications, room acoustics, and more.




The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis


Book Description

The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis is a complete package of theory and aural skills resources that covers every topic commonly taught in the undergraduate sequence. The package can be mixed and matched for every classroom, and with Norton’s new Know It? Show It! online pedagogy, students can watch video tutorials as they read the text, access formative online quizzes, and tackle workbook assignments in print or online. In its third edition, The Musician’s Guide retains the same student-friendly prose and emphasis on real music that has made it popular with professors and students alike.




Audio Engineering 101


Book Description

Audio Engineering 101 is a real world guide for starting out in the recording industry. If you have the dream, the ideas, the music and the creativity but don't know where to start, then this book is for you! Filled with practical advice on how to navigate the recording world, from an author with first-hand, real-life experience, Audio Engineering 101 will help you succeed in the exciting, but tough and confusing, music industry. Covering all you need to know about the recording process, from the characteristics of sound to a guide to microphones to analog versus digital recording. Dittmar covers all the basics- equipment, studio acoustics, the principals of EQ/ compression, music examples to work from and when and how to use compression. FAQ's from professionals give you real insight into the reality of life on the industry.







Music Theory


Book Description

An introduction to music theory that offers detailed explanations of topics such as rhythm, pitch, scales, intervals, chords, harmony, and form, and includes illustrations and exercises. Includes CD.




The Musician's Guide to Pro Tools


Book Description

This expertly written guide will show you exactly why Pro Tools shrinks a full music studio into a computer, replacing the bulky recording infrastructure of multi-track analog mixing boards and rolls of two-inch-wide magnetic tape. Ideal for beginning, intermediate, and advanced producers, sound engineers, and musicians.




A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools


Book Description

This expertly written guide will show you exactly why Pro Tools shrinks a full music studio into a computer, replacing the bulky recording infrastructure of multi-track analog mixing boards and rolls of two-inch-wide magnetic tape. Ideal for beginning, intermediate, and advanced producers, sound engineers, and musicians.




Home Studio Clinic


Book Description

Written from a musicians point of view, this guide is designed to help musicians build and use a studio based on their musical goals, not necessarily on the assumption that they want to become a master engineer. It gives readers the know-how to choose equipment that suits their needs and style, and the techniques to use it effectively.




Technical Guide for Audio Technicians, Sound Engineers, and Musicians (Beginner to Intermediate)


Book Description

Are you looking for a practical way to learn Audio Basics and Fundamentals but need help figuring out where to start? This technical booklet is for you! This booklet will assist aspiring Audio Technicians and Sound Engineers with developing the technical knowledge and skills to succeed. Are you a musician? Most musicians need help understanding the technical elements or the fundamentals of the musical equipment and audio systems they work with. But now musicians have an option! Our specialized guide is designed to help you understand the important technical basics. We use practical information, video clips, and handouts to help simplify the information. We will cover the basics, including audio cables and connectors, basic audio theory (to include impedance, balanced/unbalanced, line/mic levels, and attenuators), how to repair and make your own cables, test your equipment (cables, speakers, microphones, power, etc.), and even troubleshoot and quickly evaluate common problems. Knowing and understanding this information "can" and "will" help save you time and money. All the information is detailed but simplified as well. The video clips (links are shown in blue) will help bring it all together. Read the booklet, and view the information in action on the video clips for a comprehensive "Interactive" learning experience. After reading this booklet, you can make new cables or repair your existing cables, perform basic tests and measurements, and troubleshoot (and possibly repair) common problems such as cable / speaker / microphone issues, scratchy gain controls, hum / noise, no power, mixer inputs and outputs, signal issues, and 70-Volt systems – that could save you time and money. Get your copy now!




Sound Advice


Book Description

This book should help facilitate productive communication between musicians and engineers, and it will help musicians make professional-quality recordings whenever the help of a seasoned engineer is unavailable or unaffordable. It is a collection of facts and advice, with equal emphasis on what you need to know and how this can be bent to serve your musical purposes on every session.