Recording, Sound and Industry Books and DVD/Videos

Explore the gear that makes up a sound reinforcement system, then see it all together in various applications Whether you're running sound for a band, a house of worship, an acoustic duo or a full-fledged concert, or simply want to understand how to set up a PA, Exploring Sound Reinforcement - a new instructional DVD from Yamaha Professional Audio - is a "must-see" for anyone planning or operating a sound system. Produced by leading co...

You don't need a degree in computer science to operate your sequencer, and this basic guide - valuable to experienced and new users alike - shows you why! If you own a sequencer, this book will cover both the basics of using it and the more advanced goodies that are available on some models. If you don't have a sequencer and are thinking of buying one (or a keyboard with one built in), you'll find enough information here to ask the right question...

Pro Tools is as complicated as those big mixers you see in magazines...in many ways it is even more sophisticated. Our DVDs will literally speed you through years of learning the hard way. Over 4 hours of information! Easy-to-follow expert advice Covers LE and TDM, Mac and PC Review at your own pace This 2-DVD set will not only show you the basics, but also take you much further into advanced techniques for recording, editing, m...

You?ve heard about MIDI and all the wonderful things it can do, but what is it really? What does it do, how can you use it in your music and where did that name come from, anyway? This book will answer your questions and then some. (64 pages, 6?x9?)

This expansive book by David Gibson uses visual representations of imaging (sounds between the speakers) to explain and show how to mix every style of music in the world, from big band to hip-hop. It?s an in-depth exploration into the aesthetics of what makes a great mix in a simple, visual manner. (128 pages, 8-1/2? x 11?)

EpiK DrumS EDU is the best tool for anyone interested in learning how to record and mix real drum kits. With today's technology, sampled drums are used more and more, but every engineer and producer should know how to record and mix a real drum kit. This package contains everything you need to learn from the masters. You get grooves played by five of the most iconic drummers of all time: Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Billy Cobham (...

The second edition of The Ultimate Sound Operator's Handbook is updated with new text, photos, illustrations, and video examples to specifically address the important, cutting-edge concerns faced by modern sound operators of all types. High-quality audio is increasingly imperative, whether you're running sound for a rock, country, punk, or jazz band performing in clubs, arenas, or outdoor parks. With the advent and implementation of large-budget ...

Learn how you can use affordable effects pedals to duplicate the sounds of rock's greatest guitarists! Straight from the ?Sound F/X? columns in Guitar magazine are the effects settings and setups for great songs from artists such as AC/DC, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, Jimi Hendrix, Korn, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Pink Floyd, Joe Satriani, Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many more! Each effects setting is accur...

What You Need to Know to Build a Home Studio Contains 44 in-depth articles geared toward the home recording novice with helpful information on studio setup and sound conditioning, cables and connectors, gear selection and issues, monitoring, recording, effects, mixing, and mastering. Now you can have access to those indispensable studio basics that can allow you to create recordings just like the pros! Includes DVD. Series: Book Publisher:...

If you?ve got one of the popular modular digital recorders (Alesis ADAT, TASCAM DA-88) or have ever thought about buying one, you need this book. Book explores these revolutionary machines, tells you how they work and shows you how to operate them. Inside, you?ll find: unbiased evaluations of the units and various peripherals; tips on connecting and operating these systems; advanced techniques for synchronization, editing and mixing; features tha...

Series: Berklee Guide Publisher: Berklee Press Format: Softcover with DVD Author : Mike Hamilton Capture the authentic sounds of contemporary hip-hop/R&B with this step-by-step guide. Follow the process as a professional, self-producing artist tracks and mixes two hip-hop/R&B songs. Learn the effects, settings, and techniques used by the industry's top hip-hop/R&B producers and engineers. The DVD-ROM includes multitrack audio file...

Tracking Audio, MIDI, and Virtual InstrumentsSeries: Quick Pro GuidesPublisher: Hal LeonardFormat: Softcover with DVD-ROMAuthor: Matthew Loel T. Hepworth Consider this: Cubase is a program that will turn your computer into a complete recording studio. That is, Cubase can create virtually every button, knob, switch, and fader found in a “real” studio, including a few components that don't exist in the hardware realm. Imagine the c...