The Fast Guide provides the essential information for quickly getting into Steinberg's Cubase VST MIDI sequencing and audio recording package. Installation and setting up of the program on PC and Macintosh computers are explained, and detailed information on how to record, edit, process and mix digital audio are all featured. Contents INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND SETTING UP THE SYSTEM…

The manual explains how VST works but this book shows you how to use it! Essential for all Cubase VST users who want to get the most out of this powerful program, including tips on shortcuts, troubleshooting and 'hidden' features. Updated for Cubase VST Version 5. Contents SETTING UP HARD DRIVES WORKING PRACTICES RECORDING TIPS …

The Fast Guide to Cubase 4 provides the information you need to quickly master the program and also explores advanced techniques. The book covers all the important details of the software including recording, editing and arranging in the Project window, slicing and looping in the Sample editor, MIDI editing in the MIDI editors, and mixing and mastering in the…

The latest SX release of Steinberg's Cubase program provides users with an incredibly powerful and versatile software sequencer equipped with sample-accurate mix automation, VST and ASIO capabilities.

By Ian Waugh 244 x 172 mm * 154 pages ISBN 1870775635 * For PC and Mac
* Master VST sequencing
* Become an Audio expert
* Explore VST's powerful 'hidden' features
* Time-saving shortcuts
* Troubleshooting and FAQs
* Become a VST power user There's not much you can't do with Cubase VST - but how many users really achieve full mastery over the…

Keith Gemmell 244 x 172 mm * 202 pages ISBN 1870775759 * For PC and Mac
* With CD of Cubase and audio files
* Compose, arrange, record and mix your music
* Learn by doing with practical projects
* Record and edit with MIDI
* Use General MIDI, VST instruments and plug-ins
* Record, treat and manipulate audio Do you want to learn…

The MIDI Manual by David Miles Huber MIDI is a digital language that allows multiple electronic instruments, performance controllers, computers and other related devices to communicate with each other within a network in a performance setting, so that a musician can create, develop, and/or perform a song in a practical, flexible and affordable production environment. This book has been established as…

Even though music production has moved into the digital domain, modern synthesisers invariably use analogue synthesis techniques. If you want to take your synthesiser - of the hardware or software variety - past the presets, and program your own sounds and effects, this practical and well-illustrated book tells you what you need to know. Contents …

Create your ideal Live 5 template Get the most from Live's MIDI features Audio editing workrounds within Live Prepare a Live set for performance Use Live with other music software Interviews with high-profile Live users Ableton Live is the cross-platform software which has rocked the music world - gathering ardent fans in a way usually associated with performers rather…

Let's face it, for many beginners and amateur musicians new to computer-based music making, much of today's top-of-the-range recording software is far too complicated to operate. It's not like that with GarageBand. The complicated stuff remains hidden from view, with just the basic controls on display. The interface is friendly and inviting rather than off-putting, and capturing your ideas is…

The industry standard for learning Pro Tools Beat Detective, “Beat Detective Explained!” contains 20 tutorials covering every feature, function and option found in the Beat Detective window, as well as practical examples on how to use it. 1 CD-ROM featuring high quality video and audio All tutorials demonstrated in version 6 and version 7 Easily organized so you can…

236 x 189 mm * 96 pages   ISBN 1870775961 Features For Windows and Mac Covers software and hardware Recording techniques Using effects Mixing and mastering  Producing your own CD These days, nearly everyone with musical aspirations also has a computer. This same computer can double as a high quality recording studio capable of producing professional recordings. This book tells…

236 x 189 mm * 160 pages   ISBN 187077597X * For Mac OS9, Mac OSX and Windows
* Covers Reason ver 3
* Uncover Reason's secrets
* Master recording and editing of MIDI
* Creative routing to make unique sounds
* Automate, sequence and mix down your tracks
* Link Reason to other sequencers with ReWire
Reason revolutionised the way we think about sequencing on computers,…

Have you ever wanted to make music like your favourite artists and bands? Have you ever wondered how certain styles of music are composed and created? With this book and your copy of Reason, you can discover how it all works, and learn how to make great tracks in the musical style of your choice. Reason is perfectly suited…

The best-selling all-in-one user's guide to composing sophisticated electronica and dance music in the most popular contemporary styles: House, Garage, Trance, Techno, Big Beat, Drum 'n' Bass and much more. Fully updated to cover the latest stylistic developments, Electronica Dance Music Programming Secrets 2nd Edition provides a tour of all the essentials of MIDI sequencing, digital audio, sound production and…