Mixing Basics

SKU: HL.346461

ISBN 9781538137277. UPC: 840126924473. 7.5x9.25x0.802 inches. Zac Changnon Contributions by Frank D. Cook and Eric Kuehnl.

Learn the basics of recording, processing, and mixing audio using Reason software, the robust digital audio workstation and musical toolkit used by artists, producers, and sound designers worldwide. Audio Production Basics with Reason Software will guide you every step of the way. The exercises in this book are designed to be completed using the low-cost Reason Intro edition, allowing you to get hands-on practice and easily experience the world of Reason software. Everything discussed in this book translates fully to the standard edition of Reason software, as well as to the expansive Reason Suite edition. With this book and the included online media files, you'll get working experience using Reason, covering everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production, including: Basic digital audio workstation operations and audio hardware options; Principles of sound production and microphone use; Essential Reason concepts and operations; MIDI fundamentals for playing and recording virtual instruments; Managing devices and routing signals in Reason's unique rack interface; Using automation to create dynamic changes to audio; Mixing your project and exporting your final mixed track. Reason Intro is affordable, easy, and fun. And everything you learn here will apply when you are ready to move on to more advanced versions of Reason. Take the first step now, with Audio Production Basics with Reason Software.

SKU: HL.346462

ISBN 9781538137253. UPC: 840126924480. 7.5x9.25x0.788 inches. Frank D. Cook and Harley Glynn Contributions by Eric Kuehnl.

Learn the basics of recording, editing, and mixing audio using Cubase Elements, Artist, or Pro. Experience the software used worldwide by musicians, producers, engineers, mixers, and audio professionals. Filled with tips and insights, Audio Production Basics with Cubase 10.5 will get you working fast. With this book and the included media files, you'll get the practical, hands-on exposure you need. We cover everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production, including: Basic Digital Audio Workstation operations and audio hardware options; Principles of sound production and microphone use; Essential Cubase concepts and operations; MIDI fundamentals for playing and performing with virtual instruments; Multi-track recording; Plug-in use and signal processing techniques; Mixing your project and using automation; Outputting your final mixdown. Cubase software is very powerful, yet fun and easy to use. Everything you learn here will apply to all editions of Cubase (Elements, Artist, and Pro), so you can easily upgrade in the future no matter where you are starting today. Take the first step now, with Audio Production Basics with Cubase 10.5.

SKU: HL.359180

ISBN 9781538137567. UPC: 840126945447. 7.25x9.0x0.674 inches.

Learn the basics of recording, processing, and mixing audio using Ableton Live software. This robust and innovative digital audio workstation opens your way to a musical toolkit used by musicians, performers, and producers worldwide. This book will guide you through the essential audio production tasks you'll use to make the most of your Live software. The exercises in this book can be completed in any edition of Ableton Live, allowing you to get hands-on practice with Live's creative tools. With this book and the included online media files, you'll get working experience using Ableton Live, covering everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production. Ableton Live is easy to set up, flexible, and fun to use. And everything you learn here will apply when you are ready to move on to more advanced study in audio production. Take a step to unleash your musical inspiration and creativity with Audio Production Basics with Ableton Live.

SKU: HL.172794

ISBN 9781495069345. UPC: 888680628451. 7.5x9.25x0.22 inches.

The Blackbird Academy Foundations: Must-Know Audio and Recording Principles is designed to build your music engineering and audio production skills. The principles are directed at beginners to more advanced music creators, remixers, musicians, songwriters, singers, and those curious about what it takes to record, overdub, and mix quality music. Those who aspire to music, from ages 10 and up, will gain operational skills and understanding of basic to advanced recording concepts including: • Signal flow • Microphone recognition and advanced placement • The keys to achieving great results when recording • Essential analog and digital gear used in audio production • Using a digital audio workstation • Understanding analog to digital, and digital to analog, conversion • Using plug-ins and analog processing when recording, overdubbing, and mixing • Developing software skills, such as tuning processing, editing, and mixing • Console basics and operation • Using auziliary tracks and buses • Using shortcuts to build speed • Learning how to listen • And much more! Those more advanced will also achieve benefits from reading what was written around the gear and workflow at Blackbird Studio, the world-renowned production facility located in Nashville, Tennessee. Blackbird has produced hundreds of hit records from a variety of artists, including Taylor Swift, Jack White, Martina McBride, The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and many more. Readers will learn an impressive range of valuable information only known in the inner circles of production at the heart of Music City USA.