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ÊDigital Performer for Engineers and ProducersÊ is designed to help people who already have some familiarity with Digital Performer ä or any other DAW software ä jump directly into some of the extremely important and powerful capabilities of this incredible software. Author and noted DP guru David E. Roberts has been directly involved with the development of this incredibly powerful and innovative DAW software since 1993; he is also responsible for artist/VIP support at MOTU and has been training new users for the past 20 years. Considering Roberts' depth of understanding and insightful experience this Quick Pro Guide offers a uniquely succinct path to understanding and eventually mastering Digital Performer.ÞÊDigital Performer for Engineers and ProducersÊ focuses specifically on music production mixing film scoring and live performance. This important resource helps the reader get right down to the essential tasks providing insight tips and tricks that help the creative mind link existing knowledge to the important activities most commonly implemented by DAW users at every level.ÞThe accompanying DVD-ROM provides extremely powerful and supportive video tutorials featuring Magic Dave Roberts doing what he does best: revealing the insider tips and tricks that have kept Digital Performer at the forefront of DAW technology since its inception.

ÊThe Power in ReasonÊ begins with an overview of the program and the basic operations of how to record and edit MIDI. Next is a look at some of Reason's instruments such as the Subtractor and ReDrum Drum Computer. Also discussed is how to apply effects to really build up the sound. Then you will be instructed on how to build up a simple composition followed by the basics of mixing and how to add that professional polish. And finally you will learn how to render your composition down to a stereo file suitable to burning to a CD or uploading to the Web. Along the way author Andrew Eisele will share many tips and techniques he has learned by teaching Reason 5!

This book is the first choice for any artist seeking quick, fun, easy-to-digest insight into the depth of Logic, from early Emagic retro Logic secrets to the latest power tools and GUI enhancements added since Logic's acquisition by Apple, Inc. Whether you have just gotten started with Logic or have used it for years, you will find this guide a must-have for your studio.Dot Bustelo provides the powerful methodology for creating in Logic that she has shared with countless high-profile bands and Grammy Award-winning producers and engineers. Find out why musicians over the years have sworn Logic “grooves better.”Bustelo's signature approach to teaching Logic will get you up and running quickly. Once you're started, she'll help you move beyond the basics to discover a professional-level Logic workflow, taught through highly musical examples that expose Logic's essential features and powerful production tools. You'll find many of the tips, tricks, and insider techniques that powered Logic to its industry-leading status as the best tool for unleashing creativity in songwriting, composing, making beats, and remixing.

B&W illustrations throughout

B&W illustrations throughout

From inspiring recipes for sculpting audio magic and mayhem to in-depth discussions of mixing and mastering that you would expect to learn in an audio production school this book is designed to help you out of your box into a larger world. ÊSound Design Mixing and Mastering with Ableton Live 9Ê deepens enlivens inspires and improves your tracking audio production and performance skills with Ableton Live.ÞGo beyond the basics of Ableton Live with this book filled with audio-making and audio-mangling recipes tips and mixing and mastering techniques. Ableton Live is undoubtedly the most flexible audio application available today! Use it for sound design for music film theater and games; composition; improvising with other musicians; live looping; DJing; and of course mixing and mastering music. Author mastering engineer certified Ableton trainer and power-user Jake Perrine inspires you to use Live 9 in new ways and to improve how you already use it. Striking a delicate balance of artistry and theory he expands your creative repertoire for both the studio and the stage.