Propellerheads Software's Reason is more than a software program: it's a complete electronic music studio that lets you make anything from soft ambient to hardcore dance music. This book along with the companion CD-ROM packed with examples and tutorials gets you making music almost as soon as you get the program out of the box. Want to make some great…

236 x 189 mm * 310 pages - ISBN 187077592 9 * Installation and setting up
* Using the editors
* MIDI recording
* Recording and editing audio
* Virtual instruments
* Using plug-ins
* Tips and tricks This book describes the installation of the program, gives a practical introduction to setting up and…

236 x 189 mm * 448 pages  ISBN 1870775910 Features For SX version 2 Installation and setting up Audio and MIDI recording and editing Mixing, EQ and effects Hands on projects Time saving shortcuts For Cubase SX and SL The Fast Guide to Cubase SX provides all the information you need to…

Musician and Apple expert Tony Wallace takes you through Apple's GarageBand in this exciting tutorial with a great Jam session towards the end. Apple GarageBand 2 is an easy, fast and fun way to start making your own music. This tutorial will guide you through GarageBand's powerful, intuitive features. Features 24 Videos Over 2 hours of instructional video…

Musician and Apple expert Tony Wallace shows us the ins and outs of Logic Pro in this revealing trilogy of one of the most popular recording platforms on earth. Apple Logic 7 offers an great environment for music composition and production. This tutorial will guide you through the basics of using this powerful software. Features 28 Videos Over…

Musician and Apple expert Tony Wallace shows us the ins and outs of Logic Pro in this revealing trilogy of one of the most popular recording platforms on earth. Apple Logic 7 offers an great environment for music composition and production. This tutorial will guide you through the basics of using this powerful software. Features 24 Videos Over…

Musician and Apple expert Tony Wallace shows us the ins and outs of Logic Pro in this revealing trilogy of one of the most popular recording platforms on earth. Apple Logic 7 offers an great environment for music composition and production. This tutorial will guide you through the basics of using this powerful software. Features 26 Videos Over…

Cubase 4 is undoubtedly one of the most powerful MIDI and audio production suites around - but are you realising its full potential? This highly readable book is crammed with practical ‘insider’ tips and tricks on using the program creatively. Keep it by you as you work. You’ll find it not only a great companion for troubleshooting and…

This new edition has been updated to incorporate changes introduced in the recent version 5 release of Logic Audio. The book introduces all the features of Emagic Logic Audio, but never loses sight of your objective - using the program to make great music. Emagic Logic Audio is considered to be a complicated program, but, by taking a…

Cakewalk's Home Studio, a "prosumer" version of their pro-level Sonar software, is designed for power, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Home Studio provides conventional MIDI and digital audio recording, but can also do "loop-based" projects for DJ, groove, and soundtrack applications.

Includes a CD-ROM with video tutorials, learn-by-doing examples, Cakewalk program demos, and free drum and guitar…

This book is a MUST have for anyone using MIDI. It is a comprehensive guide for creating music using any MIDI orchestral software.  The perfect companion to today's in-depth orchestral sample libraries. This book is written for composers of all levels. Game composers, film and television composers, classical composers who want to hear their works in progress or produce a…

Simon Millward Out now! 244 x 172 mm * 280 pages ISBN 1870775732 * For PC or Apple Mac
* Build your own software synth
* Synthesize new sounds with VST instruments
* Create a virtual electric guitar
* Tips on using VST Instruments
* Sound synthesis and sampling techniques VST instruments offer an unprecedented…

David E Franks 244 x 172 mm * 320 pages ISBN 187077580 5 Out now!! * Covers ACID ver 3.0
* Find and edit loops to use in your creations
* Learn how to mix and master in ACID
* Record your own audio or MIDI tracks
* Burn your songs to CD or…

Features Create your own audio soundtracks Use loops and waveforms to create original compositions Learn to use Audition's effects and editing tools  Create spot and foley effects for any application  Produce your own layers, pads and jingles Mastering and production tips This book enables beginners and experienced users of audio editing software…

Whether you're a recording musician or a sound engineer learning the trade, David Mellor tells you everything you need to know to get the best from the studio recording process. From planning the session to operating a mixing console, using MIDI, and more. Contents THE ART OF THE RECORDING ENGINEER MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES …