From the pages of Electronic Musician magazine come these words of wisdom from Scott Wilkinson. He bridges the information gap between beginner and high-end user as he demystifies the decibel, explains SCSI secrets, and makes sense of MIDI. Other topics include the principles of digital audio, effects processors, microphones and more. You'll also get two glossaries: one general and the other packed with Internet terms.

Record on a tablet or in your home studio Capture live sounds or record virtual instruments Edit, mix, and master your final tracks Record like a pro—wherever you want You no longer need an expensive professional studio to record pitch-perfect music. Today, the tools to create high-fidelity, multi-track audio are found on computers, tablets, and even smartphones. This friendly, no-jargon guide from a master musician, composer, and recording engineer shows you how to use technology to lay down, edit, mix, and master your ideas. Along the way you'll get insider tips that help you create your sound and transform your good recordings into great ones. Inside... Acquire the right hardware Find the ideal recording space Get to know different mics Record live or virtual sounds Get rhythmic with tracks and loops Enhance and edit tracks Polish songs to perfection Distribute your finished product

Build a home studio to fit any budget Explore equipment and techniques for making top-notch recordings at home You've picked a perfect time to start recording! From PC-based to studio-in-a-box, today's equipment lets you put together a professional quality CD right at home, if you know how to use it. This guide covers everything from microphone placement to multitracking and mastering, helping you choose the right tools and use them like a pro. Discover how to: Create a studio around your budget Direct signal flow to maximize your sound Apply the best microphone techniques Use compressors and limiters properly Build a space for optimum mixing

Gibson's classic techniques taught in the first two volumes gave you the foundation to hone your recording skills. The third volume focuses on the latest technologies: digital hard disk recording, MIDI sequencing, mastering with computers, CD-R technology and much more! Learn about audio hardware for computers, software comparisons and recommendations, including important tricks and tips that will improve your workflow! You'll discover secrets of the current state of the art in audio recording and multimedia while learning how to prepare for the music industry of the future.

Written for professional musicians, music educators, and music hobbyists who want to explore the world of digital recording

Today's crop of computers can produce release-quality music without a studio full of extra hardware. This exciting title will teach you how to harness your computer's internal power and unleash its potential to create great tracks. From audio plug-ins and sequencing software to virtual synthesizers and MIDI interfaces, Studio-in-a-Box extensively covers the latest technology for both Macintosh and PC computers, and teaches you how to choose the appropriate hardware for your needs. Includes helpful photos, screen shots and diagrams throughout, plus a glossary of must-know terms and an index. Make this your definitive guide to the computer pro-audio revolution!

"The Handbook of Field Recording" is the essential book by author Frank Dorritie on the topic. Coming complete with an audio CD, this book will teach you how to make good field recordings in any situation. Getting a good recording in the field is still one of the most challenging tasks in the recording industry. From environmental factors and room acoustics to equipment problems, field recording can be filled with potential roadblocks. "The Handbook of Field Recording" provides you with the knowledge you need to solve these problems and excel at making the best recording possible of any subject at any location. In clear terms, the book explains how to record documentary audio, film sound, underwater sounds, and much more. Veteran music and recording educator Frank Dorritie, author of the popular MixBooks title "Essentials of Music for Audio Professionals," brings his formidable recording experience to light in "The Handbook of Field Recording." This is an exciting, authoritative title that will demystify the challenging process of recording subjects outside of the studio.