I. Home recording studio basics -- Understanding home recording -- Getting the right gear -- Getting connected: setting up your studio -- II. Recording 101 -- Meet the mixer -- MIDI and electronic instruments -- Understanding microphones -- III. Getting ready to record -- Getting a great source sound -- Taking a look at microphone techniques -- Miking your instruments -- IV. Laying track: starting to record -- Multitrack recording -- Recording audio -- Recording and editing MIDI data -- V. Turning your tracks into a finished song -- Editing your performance -- Mixing your music -- Dialing in signal processors -- Mastering your music -- Creating your finished product -- VI. The part of tens -- Ten ways to distribute and promote your music -- Ten invaluable recording tips.
Summary:
Learn about the many types of digital recording systems and how to use them. Cover essential engineering techniques, professional mixing and mastering tips, how to turn sounds into songs, and what it takes to assemble and release an album.
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