Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools (Book & CD-ROM Package) - Softcover

Franz, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0634032216 ISBN 13: 9780634032219

Publisher: Berklee Press, 2001

Synopsis

Get the most out of DigidesignÕs Pro Tools software with this comprehensive home studio guide that will show you how to create the highest quality recordings by honing your production skills and engineering techniques. With a complete explanation of the entire production process, youÕll find out everything you need to know to make your music projects stand out from the rest. YouÕll learn how to: mix and master recordings like the pros; run a recording session and produce great songs; set up your home studio and improve its efficiency; set up mics to capture superior sounds; master the intricacies of Pro Tools with keystroke shortcuts and technical instruction; record real-sounding MIDI tracks; and much more. Ideal for producers, engineers, songwriters and artists. The accompanying CD-ROM includes Pro Tools FREE and plug-in demos, example Pro Tools session templates, and PDF templates of useful forms, such as schedules, budgets, and take and track sheets.

About this title

From the Publisher:

How do you produce exceptional music? This comprehensive home-studio guide will show you how to create the highest-quality recordings by honing your production skills and engineering techniques. With a complete explanation of the entire production process, you'll find out everything successful producers and engineers need to know, making your music projects stand out from the rest.

Learn how to:

- Mix and master your recordings like the pros
- Run a recording session and produce great songs
- Set up your home studio and improve the efficiency of your system
- Set up microphones to capture superior sounds
- Prevent recording disasters before they occur
- Get the perfect performance from an artist
- Create and stick to budgets, organize schedules, and negotiate contracts
- Master the intricacies of Pro Tools with keystroke shortcuts and technical instruction
- Record real-sounding MIDI tracks

Producers, engineers, songwriters, and artists: Develop your production and engineering expertise. Realize the full potential of your songwriting and musical artistry.

Review:

"An invaluable guide for aspiring producers and engineers to help craft their techniques in this changing world of recording." -- Rae Di Leo, Engineer/Programmer (Filter)

"Helpful for anyone who is starting out or wanting to learn about the proper way to arrange a recording session." -- Billy Bush, Grammy Award-Nominated Engineer (Garbage, Korn, The Offspring, Alanis Morissette)

With loads of real-world tips, Franz walks the reader through all the steps of pre-production, production, mixing, and mastering." -- Charles Dye, Grammy Award-Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer (Ricky Martin's

About this edition

• Publisher: Berklee Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0634032216
• ISBN 13: 9780634032219
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 282