Real World Digital Audio
Real World Digital Audio by Peter Kirn, published by Peachpit Press in 2006, is a comprehensive resource designed for anyone involved in music creation, whether playing in a band, composing, or DJing. This edition spans 615 pages and includes a DVD that offers practical advice on utilizing modern technologies to enhance music production. The book provides essential information on how digital sound works, guiding readers through the processes of recording, mixing, and producing various audio formats.
Readers will find detailed insights on selecting the right software and hardware tailored to their musical needs and budget. The content covers optimizing setups for quality recording, microphone placement for different scenarios, and mastering MIDI and audio editing techniques. Additionally, the book explores the use of loops and grooves for live performances and the creation of professional recordings, making it a valuable reference for those interested in technology and engineering aspects of sound and acoustics. The included DVD features over two gigabytes of sound content and tools, further enhancing the learning experience.
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No matter what part of the musical spectrum you come from—whether you’re playing in a band, composing, or DJing—if you’re using a computer (or wondering whether you should be), to get the results you want from your digital studio you’ll need reliable information.
Real World Digital Audio is a comprehensive resource—a book and DVD combo—that offers practical advice on making great music with modern technologies—a valuable reference whatever your musical genre or preferred audio application. You’ll learn how digital sound works, and then apply that knowledge to getting your music to sound the way you want. From recording, mixing, and producing CDs, musical scores, and video soundtracks, to performing live with your laptop, this is the definitive guide to the art of creating digital music.
Real World Digital Audio will show you how to
- Choose the right software and hardware to fit your musical direction—and your budget
- Optimize your setup for maximum recording quality and reliability
- Choose and strategically place microphones for different recording situations
- Use loops and grooves to create backing tracks, DJ, and enhance live performances
- Master MIDI and audio editing techniques to make expressive, polished tracks
- Create dynamic sounds with audio effects, synthesizers, and soft synths
- Generate publication-quality notated scores on your desktop
- Mix, master, and share professional recordings, online music, and video soundtracks
The DVD included with this book is a cross-platform data DVD compatible with both Mac and Windows computers. The DVD contains over two gigabytes of sound content, instruments, and software tools that you can use immediately in your music, and to explore topics in the book.
Companion Web site at www.realworlddigitalaudio.com includes interviews with audio professionals, updated information, and more.
“Writing about digital audio is like shooting at a moving target. But Peter Kirn has managed to score a bullseye with Real World Digital Audio.”
—Ernie Rideout, Editor-in-Chief, Keyboard magazine
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