Technical category: 2066 books
How to Wreck a Nice Beach
The Vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop, The Machine Speaks
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2011
The history of the vocoder: how popular music hijacked the Pentagon's speech scrambling weapon
The vocoder, invented by Bell Labs in 1928, once guarded phones from eavesdroppers during World War II; by the Vietnam War, it was repurposed as a voice-altering tool for musicians, and is now the...
by Ramsay Adams
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2006
Music supervision, or matching music to TV, live events, film, video games, ring tones, and a host of other media, is one of the fastest-growing careers in the music industry. This book guides you through real-world scenarios and legal landmines, explores sound design, and profiles key players.
by Geoffrey P Hull, Geoffrey Hull, Thomas Hutchison
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2011
The Music Business and Recording Industry is a comprehensive music business textbook focused on the three income streams in the music industry: music publishing, live entertainment, and recordings. The book provides a sound foundation for understanding key issues, while presenting the latest research...
Logic Pro X
Audio and Music Production
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2014
From initial demos to mixing and mastering, seasoned authors Mark Cousins and Russ Hepworth-Sawyer show you how to get the most from Logic Pro X. By exploring the essential workflow and the creative possibilities offered by Logic’s virtual instruments and effects, Logic Pro X: Audio and Music Production...
by Sobaca
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2010
The ultimate guide for breaking into the music industry. You’ve heard the songs, you went to the gigs, you bought the t-shirts and you read the biographies, but now it’s your turn, right? The music industry is seen by many as a direct path to the ultimate party lifestyle of the rich and famous....
Recording Music on Location
Capturing the Live Performance
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2014
Recording Music on Location provides an exceptional collection of information regarding all aspects of recording outside of the studio. Featuring clear explanations on how to achieve professional results, this book is divided into two distinct sections: popular music and classical music. Whether you...
by Richard James Burgess
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2010
The most comprehensive guide to the elusive art of record production ever published, including tips on how to start, how to deal with artists, record companies and lawyers and how to get rich. A witty and entertaining read.
Abbey Road
The Best Studio in the World
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2016
The first photographic celebration of the most famous recording studio in the world, publishing in its 80th year. Unprecedented access to the Abbey Road archive - from Edward Elgar to the Beatles, Kate Bush to Elbow the most famous artists in the world have recorded here.
This gorgeous book...
Make Money Online with Your Music
Leveraging Web 3.0, YouTube, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Pinterest, Udemy, and other platforms
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2015
Leveraging New Technology and Online Platforms to Reach Your True Fans, Make Money Online, and Earn Extra Income as a Musician
How should I sell my music? Where can I distribute my recordings? How else can I make money as a musician? How can I find my true fans? Should I teach online? Should...
by Brian Tarquin
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
This book is for the fans of guitar amplifiers and the history that lies behind them. Starting with early amp models like the Gibson EH-150 that was first used with Gibson’s EH-150 lap-steel guitar and later the Charlie Christian ES-150 guitar, it then delves into the development of Fender, Vox,...
The Art of Music Management
Learn Some Great Management Tips!
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2013
The Art of Music Management is an in-depth look about what music management is and how management actually works. This is a must read for all aspiring music managers and established managers!
The Indie Band Survival Guide, 2nd Ed.
The Complete Manual for the Do-it-Yourself Musician
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2012
"[Chertkow and Feehan] are the ideal mentors for aspiring indie musicians who want to navigate an ever-changing music industry." -Billboard Magazine
Newly revised and expanded, the acclaimed handbook for musicians looking to write, record, and promote without a label
More musicians...
by Norma DeShields
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
A step-by-step guide for the independent recording artist who wants to produce the best recording project possible. The guide covers topics such as budgeting, hiring a Producer, choosing a studio, the importance of Marketing and Radio Promotions, and much more. Many aspiring recording artists make common...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2011
The Most Trusted Guide to Songwriting Success
For 35 years, Songwriters Market has provided the most complete and up-to-date information songwriters need to place their songs with music publishers, record companies, record producers, managers, booking agents, music firms and more.
In...