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Useful tips, guides, info and promotional advice aimed at musicians who want to understand how to use and promote their music on MySpace.com, the most popular destination on the Internet, according to recent surveys. This book will appeal to the millions of musicians who already have a MySpace page and want to learn to use it more effectively, as well as musicians who are just finding out about the site and want to know what it has to offer them.

Audio productions are made or broken by the quality of the recording engineer's ears. The ability to properly discern sounds, identify subtle problems, and act accordingly to apply the necessary fix makes all the difference in the quality of the final tracks and master. The good news is that these crucial skills can be learned. The ability to instantly identify frequencies, hear hidden distortions, and instinctively reconcile conflicts in the EQ of instruments, audio elements, vocals and more are traits of those who have mastered the art of audio production. The best engineers have trained their ears to immediately recognize audio problems that the consumer and those new to recording arts would likely not hear, but that, if left unresolved, would result in an amateurish final product. Through hundreds of illustrations and an accompanying disc containing high-resolution MP3 files with nearly five hours of narration of the entire course, you can acquire the audio discernment skills of a seasoned recording engineer by studying this course at your own pace, in your own home.

Whether readers run sound for a high energy rock band, mix acoustic performers in a small nightclub, or simply want to understand how to set up the PA in their house, Live Sound Reinforcement, Bestseller Edition is perfect for anyone serious about operating professional sound reinforcement equipment. In a combined package, this book and DVD guide readers through the ins and outs of sound system components, setups, mixing and troubleshooting, as well as principles and concepts fundamental to live sound reinforcement. The instructional DVD provides hands-on demonstrations, tips and techniques used in real live sound situations from indoor venues to outdoor stages. Readers will learn about sound reinforcement as experts share their experiences, along with tips and tricks that will help take them from beginners to pros in no time. With nearly 3 hours of unprecedented production quality and detailed graphics combined with over 300 pages of expert instruction, this edition is the finest offering on the subject. Live Sound Reinforcement, Best Seller Edition is packed with the easy-to-understand, practical information that is necessary to successfully and effectively operate a PA system with professional skills and expertise!

Secrets of the top mixing engineers are revealed in this second edition of the bestselling Mixing Engineer's Handbook. In this edition, you will learn about the history and evolution of mixing, various mixing styles, the six elements of a mix, the rules for arrangement and how they impact your mix, where to build your mix from, and mixing tips and tricks for every genre of music. You will also learn the secrets of EQ and the magic frequencies, along with tips and tricks for adding effects, EQ'ing reverbs, effects layering, calculating the delay time, and much more.

This comprehensive look at the recording world is the result of hundreds of in-depth interviews the author conducted with some of the biggest names in the industry. It covers everything from recording strings and horn sections to using creative production techniques on the latest musical styles. A refinement of The Expert Encyclopedia of Recording, this book presents the words of Clark and numerous world-class producers, artists, and engineers, covering the technical aspects of making music as well as philosophical insights about the art of music-making. Whether you are interested in the technical or the artistic side of the music business, this definitive book will give you the knowledge that has brought the featured producers, engineers, and composers huge industry successes and millions of record sales.

If you're a beginner looking for a new approach to learning the basic features of Pro Tools 7, then this CD-ROM is the guide you've been looking for. This interactive tutorial enables you to work your way through a basic production from start to finish as you discover how easy it is to get down to the business of producing a song. Sit back and watch a DAW pro show you the ins and outs as you work through over 3 hours of movie tutorials. Use the quizzing feature to test yourself along the way. The CD-ROM is full of movie tutorials that include not only the basic functionality, but also production techniques, special shortcuts, key commands and before and after audio examples. Work your way through easy-to-follow tutorials, including: first recording - audio overdubs & loop recording tool overview mode overview editing automation basic blend add effects creating MP3s and more. Approximate running time: 3 hours.

Get ready to master the key operational techniques and cool new features of Pro Tools 7! Pro Tools 7 CSi Master is a hands-on training CD-ROM that provides you with a unique way to take your music to the next level with Pro Tools. Work your way through the broad range of movie tutorials to increase your knowledge and maximize your Pro Tools productivity. Sit back and watch a DAW pro show you the ins and outs as you work through four hours of movie tutorials. Use the quizzing feature to test yourself along the way. Pro Tools 7 CSi Master is full of movie tutorials that include not only basic functionality, but also production techniques, special shortcuts, key commands, and before and after studio examples. Put the power of Pro Tools to work for you! Work your way through easy-to-follow tutorials, including: What's New in Pro Tools 7 Workspace Browser Record Modes Instrument Tracks Tab to Transients Graphical Tempo Editor Inserts & Effects Plug-Ins Beat Detective

Learn how to take a small room, examine everything in the room that matters, and create an excellent-sounding recording space with this S.M.A.R.T. guide. You'll also learn: how to use your acoustically enhanced space to record guitars, bass, piano, vocals, drums, and other instruments microphone techniques for every instrument how to work with signal processors and effects many creative tricks used in world-class studios. The accompanying DVD includes more than 200 video and audio demonstrations that enhance and clarify the concepts in the book.

Whether you're a solo artist, songwriter, or part of a band seeking to create a career in the music business, there comes the need to figure out more than where the next gig will be. There are many legal and business details to understand before you sign a contract with a record label or publishing company. This useful and easy-to-follow guide provides a clear path for moving your career forward and gaining control over your future in this business. You'll learn the steps you should take in any music genre to turn your professional music career into a legitimate and profitable business. Through a realistic, straightforward, plain-English approach, this book acts as the perfect guide to get your career moving in the right direction from start to finish - saving you time, headaches and money!

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing all jargon explained basic background information price indications the history and the family of the instrument and more. The clarinet book covers such topics as selecting and play-testing clarinets, buying mouthpieces, necks and reeds, tuning, and a clarinetist's glossary. I've come across few books on the clarinet with the same immediate appeal as this one; In terms of broadening one's outlook on the instrument, I think this book is an excellent buy. (Clarinet & Saxophone, UK) The Clarinet Tipbook contains a plethora of useful information. This little book will enlighten players of all standards and teachers will find it an invaluable resource. (Australian Music Teacher Magazine)