From the author of the best selling title, Pro Tools for Music Production.

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Join the digital audio revolution! Tens of millions of users are embracing digital music, and with Digital Audio Essentials, you can, too. Nearly every personal computer built in the last few years contains a CD-burning drive; MP3 and other portable player sales dominate the consumer electronics industry; and new networkable stereo equipment lets you use your digital music collection to power your home entertainment system.Whether it's downloading music, ripping CDs, organizing, finding, and creating higher quality music files, buying music players and accessories, or constructing a home stereo system, Digital Audio Essentials helps you do get it done.An indispensable reference for music enthusiasts, digital archivists, amateur musicians, and anyone who likes a good groove, Digital Audio Essentials helps you avoid time-consuming, costly trial and error in downloading audio files, burning CDs, converting analog music to digital form, publishing music to and streaming from the Web, setting up home stereo configurations, and creating your own MP3 and other audio files. The book--for both Mac and PC users--includes reliable hardware and software recommendations, tutorials, resources, and file sharing, and it even explains the basics of the DMCA and intellectual property law.You may (or may not) already know the basics of ripping CDs or downloading music, but Fries will show you so much more--including advice on the multitude of MP3 players on the market, stereo options, file formats, quality determinations, and the legalities of it all. Both a timely, entertaining guide and an enduring reference, this is the digital audio handbook you need to make the most of your expanding digital music collection.

SONAR X3 POWER! is an all-new edition of this popular guide to Cakewalk’s powerful digital audio workstation, offering full, detailed coverage of the SONAR X3 software. The book’s comprehensive treatment begins with the basics and takes you from setup to final mix with clear, step-by-step instructions and exercises. If you’re a new user, you’ll start at the beginning and learn everything you need to know to use SONAR for recording, editing, producing, mixing, and sharing your music with the world. If you’re already a SONAR user, you’ll learn the details about all the exciting new features in SONAR X3—and you’ll sharpen your workflow and improve your music-making. SONAR X3 POWER! Is the most complete guide to SONAR X3 available, covering everything from working with SONAR files and navigating projects to advanced editing, surround sound, automation, and much more. No matter what genre you’re working in, or what part of the music/audio world you call home, you will benefit from the book’s clear guidance and the wealth of production tips and shortcuts. Build and strengthen your SONAR expertise with SONAR X3 POWER!

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"Home Recording Power" has everything amateurs to experienced musicians need to know to make music at home. The emphasis is on using a home computer as the central part of the recording studio, with a few reasonably priced software applications and carefully chosen sound equipment.

Demonstrates the features of Cakewalk Pro Audio 9, the music software that allows users to digitally compose and record music and generate and edit sheet music.