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MIDI Sequencing in Reason: Skill Pack

By Steve Nalepa

£27.95

54-1598631829

Reason is a complete virtual studio, a powerful application with endless creative possibilities -- assuming you know how to use it. Indeed, the key to producing and composing in Reason is learning how to master the tools available to you in its MIDI sequencer. MIDI Sequencing in Reason: Skill Pack is your guide to unlocking the power and creative freedom available in this dynamic program. The included CD-ROM is full of sample content and examples that you will use to build a song and, in the process, learn all the MIDI-sequencing intricacies of this dynamic and flexible software. Unlike other books with companion discs, the source files on every Skill Pack CD-ROM are an essential part of the book's tutorials - they are not there as mere examples, but are the building blocks from which you'll construct the projects. The result is a fully integrated learning experience. Learn More

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Guitar Shop Series: Getting Your Sound

By Tobias Hurwitz

£16.50

00-18424

How do your favorite guitarists get their sounds? Learn the setup secrets of the masters and find your own great sound with this manual for serious guitarists. Read about guitars, amplifiers and effects units and how to make your own gear work its best. Each effect is covered in depth, and a special section details the setups of the masters, suggesting ways to recreate their sounds with basic effects available anywhere. A special section on the physics of sound is included. This is a must for every electric guitarist. A CD is available demonstrating all the guitars, amps, effects and master guitarists' setups. Learn More

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Scoring with Logic Pro

By Jay Asher

£27.95

54-1133693342

Apple's Logic Pro is one of today's most popular digital audio workstations (DAW). Perhaps the most professional DAW on the market for composers, Logic can be used to compose anything from a symphony to a television jingle and includes complete tools for scoring, recording, and processing music and audio. Despite Logic's popularity as a composition tool, its Score Editor can be one of the application's most challenging features to master. Scoring with Logic Pro offers concise and easy-to-follow tutorials to guide the reader in inputting, formatting, and printing music notation using Logic Pro's Score Editor. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time Logic Pro user just getting into composition, you'll be scoring like the pros in no time. Learn More

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Pro Tools 9 Ignite!

By Andrew Hagerman

£33.50

54-1435459334

Enter the world of computer music creation with Pro Tools 9! Even if you've never created music on your computer, Pro Tools 9 Ignite! will give you the skills you need to record and mix with confidence. With step-by-step instructions and screenshots that make it easy to get started, this new edition covers everything you need to know to master the fundamental operations of this amazing digital audio workstation. You begin with the basic techniques of recording, editing, and mixing MIDI and digital audio. Then, get ready to harness the power of Pro Tools as you explore software effects, virtual instruments, and mixes that you can automate and edit with some of the best tools in the business. Electrify your music with the power of Pro Tools LE 9! Learn More

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Making Music with Mobile Devices

By G. W. Childs IV

£27.95

54-1435455339

Now, with the help of a growing number of programmers and manufacturers, we can employ mobile music-making devices to make music remotely. Making Music with Mobile Devices purpose is not only to give you new ideas for making music while you are waiting in the subway or on a break at work, but also to show you how to incorporate those mobile music sessions back into your home studio sessions. It offers a survey of the available technologies, hardware, and software available for making music on mobile devices, as well as direct instruction and tutorials on how to set up music software on mobile devices and then integrate your music into a stage or studio setup. Additionally, this book covers how to integrate mobile devices into the home recording environment for use with software such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and more. Learn More

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Technology in the Music Classroom

By Robert A. Carpenter

£8.95

00-4700

An in-depth guide on how technology can be utilized in today's music classroom. Includes chapters on audio equipment, MIDI basics and applications, drum machines, drill and practice software and much more. Each chapter provides the music teacher with thorough instructions as well as suggestions for classroom use. Learn More

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Getting Started in Computer Music

By Mark Nelson

£22.95

54-1592008429

This book introduces readers to how music is made today using the home PC or Macintosh computer. Readers will learn, generally, what computer processing hardware is needed, but this book focuses primarily on showing readers how music is made on the PC. Readers will learn about the connections needed to get audio (instruments, vocals, etc.) into their computers and record it. They will be introduced to much of the software that is used in creating and recording music. They will learn about MIDI intstruments and controllers (devices for making and controlling sound in the computer). They will learn how effects are applied, how music is mixed, and how songs are mastered in the computer. They will learn about ancillary gear-including hardware mixers, amplifiers, and speakers-that will help make their home music-making experience complete. Learn More

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Artists on Recording Techniques

By Jeff Touzeau

£27.95

54-1598635131

Artists on Recording Techniques examines the recording process through an unlikely pair of eyes: those of the artist. Who better to share insights into capturing the creative process than the artists themselves? Everything from vocals to guitar and drums are covered through exclusive full-length interviews from author Jeff Touzeau's "Music, Etc." column in Pro Sound News and bonus material never printed before. These one-of-a-kind interviews are published here, unabridged and in their entirety, for the first time ever! The discussions dip into an array of musical styles and genres, providing insight into the recording process from such well-known pop and rock artists as Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Gerry Beckley (America), Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), Joe Jackson, Tony Bennett, and John Fogerty. Artists on Recording Techniques provides musicians, audio technicians, engineers, studio owners, producers, equipment manufacturers, hardware and software designers, and music fans with a rarely seen window into the creative process of some of history's most legendary musicians. Learn More

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Logic Pro X Power!

By Kevin Anker

£50.50

54-1305073509

Logic Pro X Power! is an all-new edition of the leading reference of Apple Inc.'s flagship software for computer music production, Logic Pro X. The most complete guide to Logic Pro X available, Logic Pro X Power! covers the software's features and operations and includes a wealth of tips and tricks, workflow concepts, and more. No matter where you are on the spectrum of Logic expertise, this is the book for you. If you're a beginner, you will benefit from the clear, step-by-step introductions to everything Logic Pro X can do. More advanced users will find Logic Pro X Power! an indispensable reference---the go-to resource covering all of Logic's features and functions. Build your Logic Pro expertise with Logic Pro X Power!. Learn More

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Pro Tools 11 Ignite!

By Andrew Hagerman

£37.95

54-1285848211

This popular introductory guide to Avid's flagship audio software is a fully-updated edition, covering the latest version of Pro Tools, the industry-standard audio recording, editing, and mixing application used around the world. Covering the fundamental features of Pro Tools, including recording and editing audio, using MIDI, and mixing, you are brought up to speed one step at a time, using a proven method of visual instruction that will have you navigating the Pro Tools interface like a pro in no time. Start building your Pro Tools expertise today! Learn More

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