Music Pro Guide Books & DVD's

The musician's choice for audio recording, Record has unlimited audio tracks, world class on-board effects and mixing gear, and a well-organized and designed interface. Add in seamless integration wit...

Learn how to set up and use Rewire instruments, and get acquainted with the synths in Pro Tools 9, including the Boom drum module, the DB-33 organ, and the Mini Grand piano. Explore Structure Free (a...

Introducing Pro Tools 10, the next generation of the most widely used audio production software in the world! There are many new features in version 10 including the ability to adjust gain levels with...

Host Andrew Eisele begins the program with a tutorial that introduces you to how synthesizers work in preparation for using the onboard soft synths in Pro Tools 10. You'll learn how to set up and use...

In this DVD, Reason instructor Andrew Eisele first takes you on a tour of the Reason 6 interface, including the dropdown menus, the Transport, and the Tool palette. Next, he'll introduce you to all of...

Andrew Eisele will give you an overview of Synthesis, which will provide you with a fundamental understanding of how all synthesizers work, as well as how to unleash the hidden power of the Spider CV...

The term soundtrack of our lives is one commonly tossed around by artists, fans, critics, and historians in discussing rock 'n' roll's timeless hits, spanning every subgenre, from pop to hard rock, he...

Recording Unhinged: Creative and Unconventional Music Recording Techniques is a dare - a challenge for those who think recording music should be done a certain way. Sylvia Massy, engineer, mixer, and...

Here, record producer Beinhorn reveals how to deal with interpersonal issues record producers face when they work with artists one on one or in small groups. The situations and solutions are based upo...

New technologies have revolutionized the music business. While these technologies have wreaked havoc on traditional business models, they've also provided new opportunities for music business entrepre...

Composing music is a joy and a gift, but making it pay can be a real challenge. The competition is fierce, and talent alone is not enough to make you stand out - you also have to know what works and h...

There has never been a greater need for practical DIY marketing advice from a musician who has been there and succeeded than now - at a time when new technologies make it more possible than ever for m...

Today, musical composition for films is more popular than ever. In professional and academic spheres, media music study and practice are growing; undergraduate and postgraduate programs in media scori...

Ever wonder what goes into the creation of some of the best music ever recorded? Ever wonder how someone becomes an iconic professional who is universally admired and respected? Al Schmitt on the Reco...

Of all the knowledge that a good luthier - one who makes stringed musical instruments - can possess, knowledge of proper setup is far and away the most important. Proper setup can change a clunker int...

Most choirs spend their rehearsal time focusing on notes, rhythms, and precision. They rarely, if ever, discuss a song's meaning and feeling, even though those elements are precisely what draws people...

Learn the basics of producing music with Ableton Live software. Ableton Live has become one of the most popular platforms for music production since its introduction in 2001. Its intuitive interface a...

Working Class Audio (WCA) is the home of the Working-Class Audio Posdcast hosted by veteran Bay Area producer/engineer and drummer Matt Boudreau. And over the years, it has become a treasure trove of...

Where Legends Begin: this book teaches the basics of composing, recording, editing, mixing, and processing audio using the free Pro Tools First software. Designed for the beginner in digital audio, Ge...

Learn the basics of recording, editing, and mixing using Logic Pro X, a favorite audio platform of musicians everywhere. Filled with tips and insights, Audio Production Basics with Logic Pro X will gu...

Learn the basics of recording, processing, and mixing audio using Ableton Live software. This robust and innovative digital audio workstation opens your way to a musical toolkit used by musicians, per...

Newly expanded to cover the most recent updates of Pro Tools, this indispensable guide provides a complete list of over 250 shortcuts to help you get the most out of Avid's industry-leading digital-au...

Making the instrument and vocal tracks sound their best and then making them all work together is an extremely important stage in the recording process. This important second edition demonstrates tech...

Designed to be the first-ever 'definitive book' on the subject, A Cappella Arranging covers every conceivable facet of arranging for voices. Learn directly from the masters as they guide you though th...

A great tool for all songwriters looking for creative resources. 1000 Great Songwriting Ideas is a handy book of creativity exercises that stop writer's block and spark the fire of your imagination. I...