It wasn�t much more than a decade ago that getting great guitar tone on a track required thousands of dollars worth of equipment and studio time. In the digital age, ending up with great-sounding guitar tracks on a recording is infinitely easier and cheaper. IK Multimedia AmpliTube software�with its plethora of stompbox effects, guitar and bass amp modules, cabinet emulations, microphone models, and rack effects�provides the power that guitarists need to model virtually any guitar tone. What�s more, its 4-track audio player/recorder with Speed Trainer will allow you to practice recording and overdubbing your guitar, even if you do not yet have any recording software on your computer. But how do you harness AmpliTube�s power and use it to become a better guitarist? GREAT GUITAR TONE WITH IK MULTIMEDIA AMPLITUBE: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE will show you how. After discussing how to best set up your guitar and computer for the tasks ahead, the book explains how to get the most out of all of AmpliTube�s amps, cabinets, effects, and recording capabilities. This book won�t only show you how to use AmpliTube to emulate any musical genre or guitarist, it will show you how to use the program to become a better guitarist and help you down the path to creating your own distinctive guitar tone.

(Play It Like It Is). Artist-approved transcriptions in notes & tab for 15 searing Satch classics: Always with Me, Always with You * Andalusia * Crowd Chant * Cryin' * Flying in a Blue Dream * God Is Crying * If I Could Fly * Is There Love in Space? * Littleworth Lane * Oh Yeah * Revelation * Satch Boogie * Summer Song * Super Colossal * Surfing with the Alien. Includes a cool "About the Songs" section, with photos.

The Recording Guitarist explores the world of recording the guitar, covering everything from selecting guitars and amps to employing effects and mastering recording techniques in a variety of recording environments - from the modest home studio to a professional facility outfitted with pro-quality gear and a staff of engineers. Offering valuable insights and tips for the novice or professional, The Recording Guitarist thoroughly examines guitars (electric and acoustic) and amps used in the studio, and explains how to select among them to achieve the desired sound. The signal chain is explained, and signal processors (effects) are analyzed according to type, placement in the signal chain, and contribution to the overall mix. In addition to helping readers create a "total guitar sound" for the studio, the book also tackles recording equipment, techniques, and formats. Also included is advice from recording industry pros such as Carl Verheyen, Al Di Meola, Alex Lifeson, and Phil Ramone. A special feature is a section called Dial a Sound - an illustrated guide to the setups and recording rigs of 14 guitar greats, including Eric Johnson, Dimebag Darrell, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and others. Discusses: * Electric and acoustic guitars and their unique tones * Recording hardware and software * Effects and how to use them * Monitors * Overdubbing * Mixing

A new edition of this definitive guide to the Pro Tools system for new and professional users. Extensively illustrated in colour and packed with time saving hints and tips the book takes a real-world approach and shows how to build the right system to suit your needs. Detailed chapters on recording, editing and mixing blend essential knowledge with tutorials and practical examples from actual recordings. This edition features a wealth of new and updated material, including HD systems and Pro Tools 8 software.

Can you turn a soulful ballad into a hit dance track, or make any Billboard hit your own? With this all-in-one guide to remixing, you can! Whether you’re just beginning to mix tracks or you’re already a professional DJ or producer, this step-by-step guide takes you through the entire process of making your own professional-quality remixes. Author Simon Langford, a renowned remixer/producer with over 300 remixes and chart-toppers under his belt, shares his years of experience and expertise in the most in-depth guide to remixing on the market. The Remix Manual covers creative processes, technical, legal, and contractual issues, and includes a unique remix “walk-through,” and useful contacts and links. The companion website, www.TheRemixManual.com, provides source files that illustrate all stages of the remix, as well as additional interviews and walk-throughs, a Buyer’s Guide, video tutorials, and demo versions of the hottest mixing software.

Audio Production Tips: Getting the Sound Right at the Source provides practical and accessible information detailing the production processes for recording today’s bands. By demonstrating how to "get the sound right at the source," author Peter Dowsett lays the appropriate framework to discuss the technical requirements of optimizing the sound of a source. Through its coverage of critical listening, pre-production, arrangement, drum tuning, gain staging and many other areas of music production, Audio Production Tips allows you to build the wide array of skills that apply to the creative process of music production. Broken into two parts, the book first presents foundational concepts followed by more specific production advice on a range of instruments. Key features: Important in-depth coverage of music theory, arrangement and its applications. Real life examples with key references to the author’s music production background. Presents concepts alongside the production of a track captured specifically for the book. A detailed companion website, including audio, video, Pro Tools session files of the track recording process, and videos including accompanying audio that can be examined in the reader’s DAW. Please visit the accompanying companion website, available at www.audioproductiontips.com, for resources that further support the book’s practical approach.

Now you can make all your musical dreams a reality with this handy guide to recording your own hits–from 4-track to digital—in the comfort of your own home. Have you always wanted to create a top-quality demo, but can't afford the high studio costs? Or maybe you love making CDs and want to take your talent to the next level. Regardless of your budget or skill level, The Everything Home Recording Book is for you. In this highly accessible work, accomplished musician and teacher Marc Schonbrun guides you step by step through the basics of home recording. From setting up your studio and editing tracks to creating your own professional demo, The Everything Home Recording Book helps you develop the skills you need to make your dreams a reality. Features vital tips on how to: —Buy computer and noncomputer recording equipment —Record on tape and digital media —Mix your recordings like a pro Improve acoustics —Add effects such as reverb, EQ, and compression —Select and set up the right microphone for the job Whether you're a beginner or a pro, The Everything Home Recording Book provides you with all you need to know to record your music on your budget.

A complete how-to guide for setting up a home recording studio. Get the right computer, music production hardware and software for your needs without wasting time and money on gear that won't work for you.

Save studio fees with pro-quality recording at home Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies offers simple explanations on how to record music in a home studio, no matter your style, method, or sound. With expert guidance every step of the way, you'll find the answers to your questions about choosing equipment, recording tracks, editing, mixing, mastering, and more. Updated to reflect the latest home recording technology, this new edition addresses styles from live bands to electronica with easy navigation to the information you need most. Beginners will find straightforward instruction on the fundamentals, while more experienced home recording engineers will appreciate insight to the tricks the pros use. With home recording gear increasingly approaching professional quality, the home studio is no longer the domain of the DIY-or-die. Even professional musicians are saving studio fees by recording at home, and today's plug-and-play technology makes high-quality sound accessible to those with a more amateur level of experience and budget. Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies gives you the information you need to set up your studio and use it like a pro: Choose the right gear for the job, and set up for quality sound Learn the fundamentals of recording, from choosing a mic to working with a mixer Master MIDI, multitrack recording, and audio capture for optimum sourcing Edit, mix, and master your tracks, and add effects to enhance your sound Don't let poor audio quality distract from your music. Find out what tools you need, how to use them, and how to follow the time-tested steps of making a record. You spend valuable time developing your talent, skills, and sound, so take a minute to learn how to make your music shine with the expert advice and easy-to-follow instruction in Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies.

Prepare yourself to be a great producer when using Pro Tools in your studio. Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing & Mixing is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users, providing you with all the vital techniques that you need to know. Covering both Pro Tools HD 9 and Pro Tools 9 software, this book is extensively illustrated in color and packed with time saving hints and tips - making it a great reference to keep on hand. * Become an expert Pro Tools user and fully unlock the potential of your system! * Discover how to achieve complete control over tempo, time and key. . Understand how to get professional results using the MIDI and music scoring features. * Master the technicalities of recording, editing and mixing using Pro Tools. * New features of Pro Tools HD 9 and Pro Tools 9 software described in detail. * Link to Website full of useful extra info including comprehensive details of hardware options * Endorsed by leading International record producers, composers and engineers. Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing & Mixing is a vital reference source both for the working professional and for the serious hobbyist looking for professional results.