This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started using Studio One today! Whether you're a beginner with no prior training, or you have some knowledge of Studio One and are in need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself Studio One, Version 2.0 is the perfect resource. Completely updated for Version 2.0, this book and DVD will teach you how to optimize your Mac and Windows computer; work with MIDI; choose an audio/MIDI interface; select microphones; use loops, plug-ins, and effects; record audio; combine multiple takes; edit audio; and create a stunning final mix. When you're finished, you'll be able to record, edit, mix, and send your songs out for the world to hear on CD and on the internet. The DVD contains over 75 minutes of video that clearly demonstrates the essential features of Studio One. "Best in Show" Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.

Everything you need to start playing now! Includes a history of the recorder, how to choose an instrument, how to read music as well as a complete note and fingering chard, duets and fun songs from every period of music history from "Greensleeves" to "When the Saints Go Marching In!" A fun-filled book that really teaches you how to play!

This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started using ProTools LE today! Whether you're a beginner with no prior training, or you have some knowledge of ProTools LE and are in need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself ProTools LE is the perfect resource. You will learn how to optimize your PC or Mac, work with MIDI, select microphones, use effects and plugins, edit audio, and create a professional-sounding final mix. When you're finished reading this book, you'll be able to record, edit, mix, and send your songs out for the world to hear on the web, on CD, and more. The included DVD contains over 110 minutes of video that clearly demonstrate the essential features of ProTools LE with an easy-to-understand approach. Best in Show Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.

This book and DVD combo will show you everything you need to know to get started with GarageBand today Whether you're a beginner with no training, or you have some knowledge of GarageBand and are in need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself GarageBand is the perfect resource. You'll learn how to optimize your Mac, work with MIDI, choose an audio/MIDI interface, select microphones, use loops, edit audio, and create a great sounding final mix. When you're finished with this course, you'll be able to record, edit, mix, and send your songs out for the world to hear via the web or on CD. The provided DVD contains over 100 minutes of video and clearly demonstrates the essential features of GarageBand with an easy-to-understand approach. "Best in Show" Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.

Learn all you need to know about computer audio and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Unleash the hidden audio power of your home computer by learning what's going on behind the scenes and how to tap into it. Get a general knowledge of digital audio formats, sound cards and multimedia programs, then discover how to make the most of it with information about the audio capabilities specific to Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME & XP, and Mac OS 8, 9, X, and Jaguar. No matter what platform you're on or how basic your computer skills, you'll be able to use your computer as a desktop studio and get down to creating in the world of digital audio. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way. Click the Sample Page link below to download the free supplemental chapter "Speech and Telephony!"

Designed to help engineers and producers who are already comfortable using another DAW software platform, make the transition to Studio One, this title starts by relating Studio One's layout and functionality to other common DAWs, to identify the most important similarities and difference.

(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). This is the first-ever professional recording method to take the reader from the beginning of the signal path to the final master mix. Best-selling author Bill Gibson has created the only full recording course you'll ever need, in plain-English, with easy-to-understand explanations of the entire recording process using both classic equipment and the latest state-of-the-art recording technology. Each of the six books has hundreds of pages of text, full-color photographs and illustrations, plus dozens of audio and video examples to aurally and visually illustrate everything taught across the entire course. The Hal Leonard Recording Method by Bill Gibson sets the bar for learning to record, and delivers the only complete multimedia method on the market teaching recording techniques. This guide is step one of a truly organized path through the entire recording process, from initial considerations to mix-down, mastering, and replication. Provides everything you need to know about how various professional microphones work, which to choose and why, plus how to set them up for various recordings. You'll understand the signal path from the mike through to the mixer stage, then learn exactly what mixers do, how to operate them to capture excellent recordings. You'll also learn how other effects shape the sound you are recording.