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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | | | | | Home recording using computers is one of the fastest growth segments in music. Over a half-dozen new magazines addressing this market have launched in the last five years alone, helping make the computer the dominant tool of the audio industry and the "at home" recordist. With the right software, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production system, and even a musical instrument. The Desktop Studio will help you get the most out of your computer and turn it - and you - into a creative powerhouse. It is a fully illustrated, comprehensive look at software and hardware, and provides expert tips for getting the most out of your music computer. Emile Menasche is a writer, editor, composer and producer living in the New York metro area. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Paperback: | 288 pages | | Publisher: | Hal Leonard | | Publication Date: | December 01, 2002 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0634030191 | | Package Length: | 11.18 inches | | Package Width: | 8.46 inches | | Package Height: | 0.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.82 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 1 reviews |
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| | Features | 288 pagesSize: 11" x 8-1/2"Composer: Emile Menasch‚ISBN: 634030191
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The best introduction to the world of computer-based production Sep 20, 2008
By Steward Willons
I periodically teach a class on sound synthesis and audio production, and while students are always excited to jump in and get started, I find that a number of fundamental issues hold them back. The most difficult part is getting started. There are a lot of terms, a lot of components, and plenty of general concepts that need to be addressed before one can really even figure out what to buy. Well, you can take a class to learn about this stuff, or you can pick up "The Desktop Studio". It is a superb introduction to production and electronic music, aimed at a beginner, but with enough useful information to help someone who has already tried their hand at recording.
Menasche methodically goes through every component of the system and helps you figure out what exactly you'll need. Along the way, you'll get familiar with the terms, all of which are explained in very clear language, as well as the variety of acronyms that we see everyday (e.g. USB, RTAS, PCI, TDM).
The book isn't entirely just about getting set up. It also has great information about waveform editing (and all it entails), audio loops (how to use them, how to make your own), arranging, editing, and mixing. It's solid, fundamental information that you can easily apply to whatever app you decide to use. The chapter on mixing is a great example. It talks about mixing on your computer through your DAW, but the principals are the same as on a big mixing board in a studio.
The chapter on plugins and software instruments is particularly useful, especially if you're wanting to make electronic music. The chapter on mastering is a bit light, but then again, it's an introductory book. Once you're to a place where you want to really polish a track and master it to the best of your ability, you'll probably want to supplement with a booked dedicated to the topic.
"The Desktop Studio" came out in 2002, but I still recommend it to all my students because it's such a clear, concise overview. As I've said before, this book teaches you fundamentals that will apply to any software you use - even the most current stuff. The industry sees a lot of breakthroughs in terms of processing power, but when you get right down to it, you're still recording music, still editing waveforms, and still mixing as you always have. The book is still very relevant.
I've read a lot of this sort of book, but I keep coming back to "The Desktop Studio." It's a great introduction and well worth your time.
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