{"product_id":"home-recording-for-dummies-isbn-9781119711100","title":"Home Recording For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake your next track a studio-quality gem with this celebrated recording guide \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you ever dreamed of producing the next big song? Or maybe you need some hints on the recording gear used to create pro podcasts? With just a little bit of guidance, there’s nothing stopping you from creating crystal-clear, studio-quality tracks from the comfort of your own home. In \u003ci\u003eHome Recording For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, expert sound engineer and celebrated author Jeff Strong demystifies the world of recording and walks you through every step of creating high-fidelity audio.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this book at your side, you’ll discover how to choose a room that fits your studio needs, get the hardware you can’t live without, choose the right microphone for the task at hand, record live and virtual instruments, build rhythm tracks and loops, and edit, mix, and master your recording. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your home studio, acquire and connect all the right gear, and build multi-track recordings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the different types of microphones and the best use for each \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecord audio from live sound or virtual instruments \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdit your tracks for better project management \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix and master your music for public consumption \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Recording For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the must-read guide that helps home create high-fidelity, multi-track songs and recordings that blow audiences away. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Home Recording 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Understanding Home Recording\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Anatomy of a Home Studio 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the recording essentials 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out recording system types 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Glimpse into the Recording Process 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a song 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a great sound 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverdubbing 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Mixing 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning up tracks using editing 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing your tracks 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing your signal 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlending your tracks 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the Final Touches 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering your mixes 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your music out into the world 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting your music 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting the Right Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Home Studio Needs 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Your Digital Options 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer-Based Digital Recording Systems 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right computer setup 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the sound in and out 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right software 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudio-in-a-Box Systems 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a look at the benefits 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining some popular SIAB systems 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile-Device Recording 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndroid 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApple iOS 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Sample Setups 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive and MIDI studio 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMIDI-intensive studio 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive studio 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePodcasting studio 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio-for-video studio 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile on-location studio 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Analog Connections 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ¼-inch analog plug 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXLR 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRCA 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into Digital Connections 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMIDI 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAES\/EBU 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS\/PDIF 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADAT Lightpipe 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTDIF 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUSB 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFireWire 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThunderbolt 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Efficiently 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming heat and dust 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring your monitors 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Your Room 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsolating sound 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling sound 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Meet the Mixer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Many Mixers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalog mixer 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital mixer 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware mixer 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer control surface 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Mixer Basics 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining inputs 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the channel strip 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing mixer routing 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for outputs 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Multitrack Recording\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Multitracking 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready to Record 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a song 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and organizing your tracks 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a sound source 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting levels 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the sound you want 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a monitoring source 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a Tempo Map 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Work 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Files with Others 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Working with Microphones 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Understanding Microphones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Many Microphone Types 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction types 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolarity patterns 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Microphone Needs 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding How Many Microphones and What Kind 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovin’ on 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing all out 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Mic for the Situation 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering Mics with Preamps 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolid-state 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVacuum tube 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Compressors 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Some Microphone Accessories 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrophone cords 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrophone stands 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePop filters 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Microphones 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaily care 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingling Out Close Miking 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Distant Miking 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Ambient Miking 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Stereo Miking 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX-Y pairs 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlumlein technique 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaced pairs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStereo microphones 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming problems with stereo miking 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Miking Combinations 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Miking Your Instruments \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Great Lead Vocal Sound 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of the room 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the best mic 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Good Backup Vocals 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Electric Guitar Miking 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the room 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the most out of the mics 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Electric Bass Miking 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the room 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the most from the mic 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiking Acoustic Guitars and Similar Instruments 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of the room 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your mics 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManeuvering Horn Mics 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the role of the room 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of the mics 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing Mics for a Piano 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the sound of the room 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the mics 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Mics for Strings 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of the room 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of the mics 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into Drum Set Miking 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst things first: Tuning your drums 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the room to your benefit 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking up the kick (bass) drum 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up the snare drum 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the tom-toms 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the hi-hats 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the best cymbal sound 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiking the whole kit 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Hands on Hand Drums 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting Percussion Miking 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the impact of the room 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and using the mics 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Recording Live Audio 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting a Great Source Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of the Signal Chain 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Optimal Signal Levels 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Pre and Post Levels 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting the various levels 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at examples 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Great Guitar, Bass, and Electronic String Instrument Sounds 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect directly 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess beforehand 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage your amp 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Killer Keyboard Tracks 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording E-Drums, Drum Machines, and Electronic Percussion 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Microphones 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing mics properly 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompressing carefully 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Recording Audio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Your First Take 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunching In and Out 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual punching 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunching with a foot switch 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomatic punching 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeated punching (looping) 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Overdubbing 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmixing 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBouncing 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Track of Your Tracks 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Understanding Electronic Instruments and MIDI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting MIDI 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing MIDI ports 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding MIDI channels 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating MIDI messages 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging modes 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking orders from General MIDI 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up for MIDI 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound generators 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound card 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMIDI controller 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequencer 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMIDI interface 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Recording Electronic Instruments Using MIDI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynchronizing Your Devices 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynchronizing two (or more) synthesizers 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynchronizing a computer sequencer and a synthesizer 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynchronizing a sequencer and an audio recorder 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the transport function from one device to control another 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequencing 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording MIDI data 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverdubbing 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Data 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransferring Data Using MIDI 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Working with Loops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Loops and Loop Types 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Loop Formats 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Session 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting tempo and time and key signatures 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating song maps 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling a metronome 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Loops to Your Sessions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing loop libraries 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreviewing loops 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding loops to your session 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Loops 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Loops 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Editing and Enhancing Your Tracks 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Getting into Editing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Digital Editing 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopy 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut\/Delete\/Erase 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsert 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaste 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExport\/Import 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndo 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Section You Want to Edit 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing aurally 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing visually 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing to Improve the Sound of a Performance 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing a bad note 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvening out a performance 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of distortion 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of noise 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrecting pitch problems 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Performance That Never Happened 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating loops 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling a song 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking compilations of your tracks 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Other Ways to Use Editing 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the length of a performance 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReversing a phrase 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Editing MIDI Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding MIDI Windows 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting track material 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting MIDI patches on tracks 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding MIDI events 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting MIDI notes 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing MIDI Data 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging a note’s pitch 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging a note’s duration 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging a note’s velocity 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging time locations 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving notes freely 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Program Data 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging program patches 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving program change markers 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Continuous Controller Data 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing lines with the Pencil tool 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing breakpoints 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling breakpoints 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantizing Your Performance 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransposing Your Performance 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Data 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransferring Data Using MIDI 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Mixing and Mastering Your Music 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Mixing Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Mixing 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Levels as You Work 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started Mixing Your Song 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing in DAWs 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a control surface 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a digital mixer 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an analog mixer 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Stereo Field 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft or right 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront or back 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Levels: Enhancing the Emotion of the Song 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamics 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe arrangement 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning Your Ears 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening critically 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing reference music 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with ear fatigue 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking several versions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Using Equalization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Equalization 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphic 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParametric 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-shelf\/high-shelf 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-pass\/high-pass 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialing-In EQ 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting an EQ plug-in in a track 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring EQ options 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing Your Tracks 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral EQ guidelines 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing vocals 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing guitar 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing bass 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing drums 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing percussion 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing piano 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqualizing horns 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Digging into Dynamics Processors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Dynamics Processors 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Compressors 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know compressor parameters 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started using compression 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing compression 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into Limiters 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding limiter settings 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting limits with the peak limiter 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Gates and Expanders 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know gate parameters 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started using gates 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started using an expander 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing the De-Esser 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Side Chains 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a side chain 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a side chain 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Singling Out Signal Processors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRouting Your Effects 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting effects 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending signals to effects 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling Out the Reverb 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing reverb settings 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started using reverb 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Delay 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into delay settings 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started using delay 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Chorus Effects 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Microphone Modeling 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying an Amp Simulator 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing Distortion Effects 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Tape Saturation Effects 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Automating Your Mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Automation 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio tracks 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuxiliary input tracks 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstrument tracks 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaster fader tracks 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMIDI tracks 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Automation Modes 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Automation 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting automation on a track 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting plug-in automation 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting send automation 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Automation 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Automation Data 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing editing commands 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing with the edit tools 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Making Your Mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmixing Tracks 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing in-the-Box 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining bounce options 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the bounce 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an External Master Deck 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Mastering Your Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying Mastering 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequencing 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveling 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready to Master 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying a Pro or Doing It Yourself 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring a Professional Mastering Engineer 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Your Music Yourself 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing dynamics 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting tonal balance 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequencing your songs 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing levels 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Distribution 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Creating Your Finished Product\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding File Formats 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLossy audio file formats 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLossless audio file formats 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Music on CD 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCDs on demand 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-run CD duplication 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLarge-quantity CD replication 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering Digital Files 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownload card 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUSB sticks (flash drives) 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline music distribution 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreaming music sites 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating MP3 Files 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBit rate 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMode 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressing Vinyl 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an Analog Tape Deck 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayering Your Drum Beats 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecorating Your Room 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a Tempo Map 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to Your Mix in Mono 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoubling and Tripling Your Tracks 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording Dirty Room Ambience 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverdubbing Live Drums 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressing Record, Even during a Rehearsal 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving the Humanity in Your Tracks 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Ten (or So) Ways to Distribute and Promote Music \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Yourself 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Own Music Website 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out musician-friendly hosting services 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning your site 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Music on a Music Host Site 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Social Media Networking 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Free Downloads 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Music Digitally 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicensing Your Music 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePodcasting 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your CDs 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Your Music 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting with an Email Newsletter 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 411\u003c\/p\u003e  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