Eric Kuehnl – författare

Where Legends Begin this book teaches the basics of composing, recording, editing, mixing, and processing audio using the free Pro Tools First software. Designed for the beginner in digital audio, Audio Production Basics with Pro Tools First offers a first step for aspiring audio engineers, new media professionals, and anyone else seeking better results for their audio endeavours. We cover basic computer and digital audio workstation concepts, audio and MIDI recording techniques, the Pro Tools user interface, techniques for selecting and navigating, fundamentals of mixing and signal processing, and options for creating a stereo bounce. We also provide plenty of power tips for going beyond the basics using many of the same tools the pros use to unleash the true power of this award-winning technology. This book serves as a resource both for Pro Tools First users and for users of commercial versions of Pro Tools software. Readers who are running a paid version of Pro Tools software can use the techniques and exercises in this book with virtually identical results to those running Pro Tools First software. Discover your inner artist, set yourself free, turn your ideas into incredible songs, unleash your creativity, and start your journey. Take your music further with Pro Tools.

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. Audio Production Basics with Ableton Live 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, including:Basic digital audio workstation operations and audio hardware optionsPrinciples of sound production and microphone use Essential Live concepts and operationsMIDI fundamentals for playing and recording virtual instrumentsWorking in the Arrangement View and the Session View Managing devices and routing signals in LiveUsing automation to create dynamic changes to audioMixing your projects and exporting final mixed tracksAbleton 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.