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Get the lowdown on equipment, design your studio space, and set your music free!
If you've been dreaming of making music with your computer, wake up and get started! Musician Jeff Strong clears a path for you through all the confusing options, helping you sort out hardware and software choices, coax the sound you want from your equipment, work with equalizers and processors, and start your creative juices flowing!
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* Choose the right system and install software
* Optimize studio sound for recording and mixing
* Understand audio interfaces, sound cards, and MIDI gear
* Compare popular programs
* Mix and master your tracks | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Jeff Strong | | Paperback: | 404 pages | | Publisher: | For Dummies | | Publication Date: | April 01, 2005 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0764577077 | | Product Length: | 9.22 inches | | Product Width: | 7.42 inches | | Product Height: | 0.93 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.33 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.06 inches | | Package Width: | 7.4 inches | | Package Height: | 1.18 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.32 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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45 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 PC Recording Studios For Dummies (For Dummies) Mar 08, 2006
By J. Shlezar
The book is not bad for someone who is new to recording; although, the technical information written in the book is outdated! Author mentioned for example that USB2 is brand new think in computing; I have USB2 for several years and the copyright of this book is 2005! Also while writing of this book, author use Mac computer and not PC as mentioned in the title of this book. In examples of software, author works with Mac software costing $1000 and another software (Pro Tools) that run on both, PC and Mac. Author mentioned in the book, that 32 track recording software is not sufficient. The version of Pro Tools that is not limited to 32 tracks starts at $4000. Author should use examples for Sonar or Cubase to keep trend with home recording engineers. Those software are professional quality and financially friendlier. About $500.
I would like to conclude my review. If you want a book that explain you basic of home recording and you are willing to do extensive research about software and hardware through Internet or other sources, the book is for you. From the other hand, hardware and software for recording is changing so rapidly that you would have to make some research anyway, though, this book would be actual about 5 years ago. Myself, I wouldn't buy this book if I new how outdated information it contained.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Beginners book Jul 25, 2006
By Judson Chung
I had no idea on how to do PC recording, now I know. However, I put 4 star instead of 5 because of the book is not up-to-date enough. The PC requirement descriped in the book is kinda old, I think they need to keep the book update for every year (if that is possible). For example, 1G or 2G RAM is quite common these days, but the book still staying in the 256-512M age. But in general, it is a great book on how to start out on PC recording.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Not bad at all Dec 22, 2007
By Nathan A. Edwards
In a world of rapidly advancing technology, it is understandably difficult to write a book based upon technology that is not quickly outdated. As such, the 2005 copyright might incite some immediate hesitation. Unfortunately, there is not a significant amount of comparable reading material with regard to this subject matter which has been written more recently. However, in this case, there is relatively little to fear. In my opinion, the core concepts still apply, and the reader is simply forced to replace the written "currently available" this or that with what one knows to now be available in terms of both hardware and software.
This work is a legitimate help to inexperienced readers who are seeking to wet their palate or gain a better understanding of the home recording process. In fact, the material found within ranges from the most basic of basic to fairly complex subject material, and much of what should be between. The only drawbacks might be (other than the date issue) the fact that the author focuses primarily on Pro Tools and Logic; however, if the reader prefers either Pro Tools or Logic this would be a significant advantage. Even this is understandable when considering the veritable plethora of available software options, and I commend the author for even covering two of the major players at such great depths. Furthermore, the author, at least, attempts to take an unbiased approach while explaining processes involving both Macs and PCs. Overall, if the title appears to pertain to what it is that you are looking for, the purchase is probably worth it if not only until an updated version is available.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Very simple and extremely useful for beginners. May 20, 2007
By R. Teel
I picked up this book after being interested in trying PC recording for months. I had previously tried browsing the internet, searching forums, etc, to figure out where to get started - if anything, I just found myself more confused. The recording industry uses alot of technical jargon, and that's exactly what this book doesn't do. It assumes you know very little and presents the information in an easy-to-understand format.
The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because I felt like there could have been more information added to the book. Granted, it is a book for beginners who want to get started, but I still felt like it was a bit sparse in parts. Still, though, it's a great read for anyone interested in PC recording, and it'll definitely save you alot of headaches and money.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Grateful Dummy Acknowledges Higher Intelligence! Apr 20, 2009
By Ryszard
Before you start whacking out large amounts of cash on bits and pieces of software, recording gear, and a PC which may or may not be suited to the task, I suggest you get as big a picture as possible. It will help you to intelligently build a PC-based studio, rather than haphazardly collecting modules based solely on individual recommendations or specs.
I almost embarrassedly endorse "PC Recording for Dummies". Yup, finally had to admit I wuz one. I know recording, I know computers, but trying to do one with the other was topping me. Unless the book has been updated recently, it will be a little dated in terms of hardware model numbers and software versions, but most of the brand names still exist and all of the principles still apply. It was instrumental (hey, if there's a pun, I meant it) in leading me toward the stable, capable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) I have today.
Author Jeff Strong writes in an annoyingly cutesy style, but he knows his stuff. The book is well organized and systematically takes you through the steps of assessing your needs, acquiring gear and software, and putting it together and making it work.
I originally wrote a version of this review for the forum at PG Music, manufacturers of "Band in a Box", "Power Tracks Pro Audio" and "RealBand", which are unfortunately not mentioned in the book. Even the dated price points of competitive software will make you appreciate the bargain that PG products represent.
I take off one star for syrupy-cute delivery and being somewhat out of date, but the information is all solid. A bargain in its own right, and for what it will save you in time and wise buying decisions.
Ryszard
Atlanta GA
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