This book redefines what it means to be a DJ in the ever-evolving DJ world. Powerful computing combined with innovative design has provided the modern DJ with branching options for creative expression. Through description and example, readers are presented with fundamental tutorials as well as various creative performance configurations for three of the more popular audio software applications: Traktor Pro, Serato, and Ableton Live. Learn More

Although many musicians use Reason to create music in their home studios, its instruments and sequencer are also extremely well-suited for live performance. Using Reason Onstage: Skill Pack quickly shows any Reason user, from the novice to the experienced, how to use Reason 4's power for onstage performance. The book starts out by providing valuable key commands that are helpful to know during live performance, and then moves quickly on to controller setups, song layout suggestions, and Combinator 2 tips and tricks that will dramatically improve any musician's onstage performance. In addition to covering basic functions that make live performance easier, this excellent book/CD package also covers advanced concepts that allow the user to walk onstage and compose on the fly! The accompanying CD includes presets and templates that you'll use to learn the concepts in the book. Learn More

For many years, recording voiceovers was the exclusive domain of commercial studios. Even a simple voice audition meant a trip to a studio, an ad agency, or an agent's office. Today, voiceover actors are increasingly producing voice tracks for corporate narration, radio spots, animation, games, and other dialogue projects from their own home studios. Many have learned that to survive in this highly competitive field, they need to learn and master basic home recording production techniques. The Voice Actor's Guide to Recording at Home and On the Road shows both aspiring and established voiceover actors how to set up and effectively use their own inexpensive---but professional-sounding---personal recording studio to make professional-quality home recordings quickly and easily. Everything is covered to help you get auditions and jobs, from setting up your studio with the right hardware and software, recording at home, and production basics, to promotion, podcasting, and advanced production. This new edition of this best-selling bible for voiceover home recording has been completely updated to cover all the exciting new technology and delivery options currently available. Learn More

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You've recently purchased Cubase. You're ready to set up your home recording studio and finally produce that album you've been talking about. Now what? Your Cubase Studio provides a complete guide to setting up your digital recording studio with Cubase so you can start recording music right away. It starts with a general introduction to Cubase and digital recording, optimizing your computer to get the best sound, purchasing the right equipment that suits your budget, and the basics of acoustics. It then moves on to provide a complete overview of the recording process, whether you're laying down the perfect vocal, guitar, and bass tracks simultaneously or separately, and how to use MIDI most effectively. You then learn to edit and mix your recording in Cubase. By the end of the book, you'll be proficient in using Cubase in a practical recording setting and ready to tackle your next recording project. Your Cubase Studio discusses the fundamentals of setting up and recording in a home studio. Taking you way beyond the Cubase manual, this book teaches you how to use Cubase in a practical recording, results-focused setting and covers all iterations of Cubase 4, but is applicable to any version. Learn More

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A Modern Music Production Course That Makes Basic Music Technology Fun! A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs, Alfred's Music Tech 101 covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations. No musical experience is required, and classroom-tested course material has been developed through years of student feedback. Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download, plus a corresponding website with teacher resources and updates. Part 1 of this book can be used to teach a beginning survey course on music technology, and each unit contains background reading, student worksheets, answer keys, and a project or two. Part 2 can be used to teach a beginning songwriting and multimedia course on music technology, and consists of more hands-on, interactive projects. Part 3 is designed for more experienced students who are capable of a high level of independent study. Students create their own learning goals, and map out a plan to achieve them. * No musical experience required * High-school/college-level studies on producing music using modern techniques * A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs * Cross-platform approach to technology applicable to any software used for music production * Great for students with musical goals outside the classroom * Covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations * Simple and straightforward information, reinforced with projects and assessments * Classroom-tested course material, developed through years of student feedback * Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download * Corresponding website with teachers' resources and updates Learn More

Reason 4 Ignite! helps you get up to speed in Reason by dropping you right into the action. This book is not hard work. You will not find long lists of features and difficult theoretical explanations to wrap your head around. Instead, in each chapter you will immediately be led through relatively short groups of simple, foolproof steps. At the end of each short exercise, you’ll hear the results of your work---instant gratification! You will experience in real time what it feels like to make Reason work for you, and your understanding will grow. You’ll learn to take control of the synths, such as Thor, Malström, and Subtractor; the NN-19 and NN-XT samplers; and all the effects and other devices that make up this incredible music-making program. Screenshots and step-by-step instructions guide you through the various new features of Reason 4. With this book's guidance, you'll get into the Reason groove before you know it! Learn More