Church Music: Technical Skills

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Now you can record your music like a pro right from your own home! Home Recording Power! 2nd Edition gives you all of the tips and techniques that you need to set up your home recording studio and see your musical project through to completion. You'll learn how to do everything from initially setting up your studio before you begin to promoting and marketing your finished product. Home Recording Power! 2nd Edition is the start-to-finish guide you need to take your musical inspiration from concept to completion. Book jacket.

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One of Linux's chief attractions always has been the wealth of fun toys that are available to its users. For people who like to play with shaky software that's emerging from some hacker's brain, the open-source operating system has no peer. The Book of Linux Music & Sound explores one of Linux's rougher facets and the software that's emerged to enable audiophiles to combine their interests in sound and Linux. The book is primarily a survey of what's out there, and one might conclude that a careful scan of Linux software archives and some attention to documentation files would reveal most of what Dave Phillips covers in these pages. That's probably true, but Phillips (who includes most of the software he talks about in the book on the companion CD-ROM) has done a service to readers by saving them the trouble of tracking down the information themselves, and providing also informed criticism of the software.

Coverage of a given software package--and Phillips documents several score of them--typically begins with a data capsule that explains where to go for the latest version, and some instructions on how to install it. From there, he explains how to use the program. The form of this coverage varies, for obvious reasons, among the packages that he covers. However, it's rather deep universally, and reflects his honest understanding of what each program is good for and how it fits with other software. Taken in concert with his instructions on how to set up and configure (in both hardware and software) Linux machines for audio work, this book is a fine resource for Linux users who have an interest in sound. --David Wall

Topics covered: The state of the art in Linux audio, including the native capabilities of the operating system, and (especially) Linux software for sound and music work. The book has a well-annotated catalog of Linux software, including WAV file recorders and editors, MIDI editors, MP3 utilities, synthesizers (both real-time and otherwise), and music notation programs. A special section deals with software for DJs who are interested in using Linux to generate techno, hip-hop, and house music.

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As a free operating system with tons of free software, Linux offers electronic musicians an affordable and stable way to manipulate music. Linux Music & Sound looks at recording storing, playing, and editing music and sound. The author explains the basics of digital sound and tackles Linux-specific software and hardware issues such as audio set-up; basic and advanced use of the system; and the broad range of Linux music and sound applications. The CD-ROM includes over 100 MIDI applications, including digital audio and music notation software, games, and utilities.

Since its appearance in 1983, MIDI has become the universal communications standard for musical information. However, the MIDI language isn't easy to master. This book's comprehensive tutorial approach removes the mystery with an in-depth examination that takes the user from basic concepts to sophisticated techniques. Covers every major feature of the MIDI standard and targets the most likely users of MIDI products--instrumentalists who create music electronically. Includes products overviews.

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Pro Tools for Music Production is a definitive guide to the system for new and professional users. Extensively illustrated in colour and packed with time saving hints and tips, you will want to keep to hand as a constant source of information. 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. The second edition features a wealth of new and updated material, including: + Pro Tools HD systems explained + Pro Tools 6.1 software (and up to version 6.2.3) + Mac OSX installation and troubleshooting + A new chapter on MIDI + Additional and expanded tutorials + More on Identify Beat, Beat Detective and tempo maps + Extra coverage of plug-ins and virtual instruments + How to use Propellerheads Reason and Ableton Live with Pro Tools + What you need to know about the new file management capabilities + How to transfer projects between Pro Tools and other MIDI and audio software, and between Pro Tools TDM on the Mac and Pro Tools LE on the PC Pro Tools for Music Production is a vital source of reference to keep by your side, whether you are a working professional or a serious hobbyist looking for professional results. * Get creative with recording, editing and mixing projects and unlock the potential of your system! * Become an expert on Pro Tools, its third party components and discover how to maintain a healthy computer system * Colour-illustrated and now including HD systems and Pro Tools 6.2 software

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If you're an experienced user of Pro Tools and you want to take your skills to the next level, this guide is for you. Packed with advanced tips, tricks, and useful screenshots, "Pro Tools® Overdrive!" helps you get the most out of Pro Tools -- both TDM and LE versions. Rather than waste time on the basics, you'll learn many power techniques gleaned from the author's extensive experience with Pro Tools. Whether you are the owner of Pro Tools 6.7 or have another version, most of the techniques are not version-specific so you'll be sure to benefit. Each tip is clear, concise, and easy to refer to -- enabling you to jump immediately to the information you need, and then get on with your project. Using the innovative, expert-level, and solid techniques discussed in this book, you will deepen your knowledge of this powerful application in no time!

About the Author
Matt Donner has been using Pro Tools since before Digidesign owned it. Over the course of his career, Donner has seen Pro Tools develop into the amazing audio production tool it is today. He has used Pro Tools on Sundance feature films as well as hundreds of records. Currently one of the only Certified Pro Tools instructors in San Francisco, Donner teaches hundreds of students annually at the school he co-created, Pyramind (www.pyramind.com). He released a solo album in 2002 called Donner, Party of One (www.cdbaby.com/donner). [from Amazon.com].

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This best-selling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Whilst offering vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording, beginners and professionals alike. Comprehensive and easy to understand, this fifth edition is bang up to date, with expanded information on digital audio principles, systems and applications, as well as an extensively updated chapter on MIDI and synthetic audio control. * Provides a thorough introduction to the subject in an easy to read, clearly illustrated form * a ~Fact Files' give succinct information on the areas covered, address key points and aid learning process * Covers the latest digital audio technology, including MP3, networking and file formats.

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Digital audio's pre-eminent book for over a decade has been completely updated to reflect the current state of digital art. Famed digital guru Ken Pohlmann offers a wealth of new material focusing on digital audio formats (DVD audio, MP3, WMA), compression techniques (particularly MPEG-7), and PC-based desktop audio -- while retaining the clear, insightful coverage of fundamentals that has made this book a classic.

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Covers Finale-the world's best-selling music notation software. Helps the musician read and write to create sheet music.

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As the most popular and authoritative guide to recording available, Modern Recording Techniques provides everything you need to master the tools and day-to-day practice of music recording and production. The sixth edition has been expanded to cover the latest digital audio technology and features a new section on surround sound. For those who are just starting out or are looking for their next job in the industry, this edition also provides essential advice on career options and networking. David Miles Hubers approachable writing style, coupled with over 500 technical diagrams, screen shots and product illustrations, makes this an essential resource which you will want to refer to again and again. * Learn from the resource that is used by more students, musicians and audio engineers than any other in the industry. *International bestseller providing tips and techniques for getting the best results from both project and professional recording studios. * The biggest edition yet - it is packed with new material, including surround sound and digital technology, as well as the latest career advice * The companion website, www.modrec.com, provides even more resources and information.

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As the most popular and authoritative guide to recording available, Modern Recording Techniques provides everything you need to master the tools and day-to-day practice of music recording and production. The sixth edition has been expanded to cover the latest digital audio technology and features a new section on surround sound. For those who are just starting out or are looking for their next job in the industry, this edition also provides essential advice on career options and networking. David Miles Hubers approachable writing style, coupled with over 500 technical diagrams, screen shots and product illustrations, makes this an essential resource which you will want to refer to again and again. * Learn from the resource that is used by more students, musicians and audio engineers than any other in the industry. *International bestseller providing tips and techniques for getting the best results from both project and professional recording studios. * The biggest edition yet - it is packed with new material, including surround sound and digital technology, as well as the latest career advice * The companion website, www.modrec.com, provides even more resources and information.

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This best-selling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Whilst offering vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording, beginners and professionals alike. Comprehensive and easy to understand, this fifth edition is bang up to date, with expanded information on digital audio principles, systems and applications, as well as an extensively updated chapter on MIDI and synthetic audio control. * Provides a thorough introduction to the subject in an easy to read, clearly illustrated form * a ~Fact Files' give succinct information on the areas covered, address key points and aid learning process * Covers the latest digital audio technology, including MP3, networking and file formats.