The S.M.A.R.T. Guide to Digital Recording, Software, and Plug-Ins

Derived from the well-known, bestselling series, "The AudioPro Home Recording Course Volumes One-Three", this is one out of a series of six books which specifically covers producing music with digital audio software. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this Serious Music & Audio Recording Techniques guide explains the myriad of choices available in the ever-changing world of DAW-based recording systems. Unlike many other titles that focus on specific applications, this book is meant to be timeless and remain fresh through many revisions of various software applications: it explains what the applications do based on the very physics of their operation regardless of changes in GUI and software features. Packed with expert techniques for digitally producing music using any software application, this book is written in a style that is accessible to beginners and useful to experienced professionals as well. As a part of the S.M.A.R.T. guide series, it offers you an education on classic and modern techniques for professional audio production. The combination of easy-to-understand explanations on how to make excellent recordings and a DVD that aurally and visually illustrates the concepts contained in the text creates a unique and valuable learning experience that will make an immediate impact on your music creation.

Features

• Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date education on this unique area of interest within audio recording-the many DAW-based recording systems.
• Part of the S.M.A.R.T. guide series which offers an organized path through the entire recording process, from initial considerations to mixdown, mastering and replication.
• Written by one of the best-selling authors in the recording field, Bill Gibson, who has spent the last 25 years writing, recording, producing, and teaching music.
• Addresses somewhat difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand and accessible style.
• To round out the learning experience, this book includes a comprehensive DVD with audio and video examples along with pertinent print materials such as track sheets, delay charts, and other useful items.