By
Andrea Pejrolo, Andrea Pejrolo is a music technology professor at Berklee College of Music, MIDI programmer, sound designer, composer/ arranger, and jazz
acoustic and electric bassist. He is also the author of Acoustic and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composer (Focal Press, 2007)
and has written several articles for music magazines in the US and abroad. Andrea created the iAcousticA Studio drum library available
in Kontakt, EXS-24, iDrum, Giga Studio, and Reason NN-XT formats. He has collaborated on many varied projects with US and UK production
companies, theaters, music festivals, websites, and international organizations
Description
An inspirational guide for all levels of expertise, Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production shows you how to get the most
out of the four leading audio
sequencers.
Using real-life examples, Andrea Pejrolo demonstrates a wide range of technical and creative
techniques, giving you tips and new ideas to help you take your work to the next level. Creative Sequencing Techniques covers sequencing
from the basics, through intermediate to an advanced level, making this book ideal for music students and acoustic and MIDI composers.
With a free CD containing loops, templates and audio examples, and end of chapter exercises to practise new skills, this illustrated
practical guide provides all the tools you will need to give your music the vital edge.
In a clear, accessible style, Andrea Pejrolo
guides you through:
* Essential studio equipment, advising on MIDI devices (controllers, synthesizers, sound modules and sequencers),
mixing boards, monitors and computers
* Basic sequencing topics such as recording and editing techniques and automation
* More advanced
topics such as groove quantization, converters, sounds layering, tap tempo, creative meter, tempo changes and synchronization
* Orchestration
for the MIDI ensemble, using both acoustic instruments and synthesizers
* Creating a professional final mix, using mixing techniques
that take advantage of plug-in technology, maximising the use of effects such as reverb, compressor, limiter, equalizer and much more
The accompanying CD is loaded with more than 90 examples of arrangements and techniques, giving you advice on how to troubleshoot
those common mistakes and perfect your music production.
Anyone producing music who wants to build on their skills in orchestration,
composition and mixing will find all the techniques and practical advice they need in this book. Whether you are a student or amateur
aspiring to more professional results, or a professional wanting to master new skills, this book will help you to improve the overall
quality of your work.
Audience:
Amateur composers, producers and musicians - anyone with experience of composing and/or arranging music of any genre using a MIDI sequencer
who wants to take their work to the next level.
Students (particularly intermediate to advanced level) taking
courses in music technology, composition, arranging.
