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Music Production, Recording, Editing and Mixing
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By
Mike Collins, Mike Collins is a studio musician, recording engineer and producer with more than 30 years experience of making records. He has many credits
on UK chart singles and albums, for radio and TV broadcasts, advertising jingles, and movie scores. Mike was awarded a BSc Degree in
Electroacoustics-with-Music from Salford University in 1979, became a Member of the Audio Engineering Society in 1980, and was awarded
an MSc Degree in Music Information Technology, with Distinction, in 1989. After graduating, he spent a 14 months working on transducer
designs for Standard Telephones and Cables (STC), followed by a couple of 6- month stints as a Planning & Installation Engineer for
Neve Electronics and as a Film Sound Consultant for Dolby Labs, before joining Yamaha's London R & D Studio in 1986 as Senior Recording
Engineer and Music Technology Specialist. Working freelance since 1988, Mike has regularly reviewed music and audio software and hardware
and written about a variety of audio and music production topics, with more than 1000 articles and reviews published in Future Music,
Macworld, MacUser, Personal Computer World, Sound On Sound, AudioMedia, Studio Sound, Electronic Musician, EQ, MIX, Pro Sound News Europe
and others. In parallel with this, Mike established a career throughout the 1990's as a studio musician, MIDI programmer, recording
engineer and producer working on Top 40 albums and singles in top London recording studios including Abbey Road, Mayfair, Townhouse,
Eden, Strongroom and Sony Whitfield Street Studios, CTS and Lansdowne Studios. In 1997, Mike set up a project studio equipped with a
high-end Pro Tools system and has since been involved in everything from dance remixes to TV ads, background and featured music for TV
and video, album editing and compilation, and, since 1999, producing jazz, blues and soul recordings.
Description
Pro Tools 8 for Music Production is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users. Extensively illustrated in
colour and packed with time saving hints and tips, it is a great reference to keep on hand as a constant source of information. The book
takes a real-world approach, explaining the hardware components and options in full so that you can choose the right system for your
particular needs. Detailed chapters on the user interface, the new MIDI and scoring features, recording, editing, signal processing and
mixing blend essential knowledge with tutorials and practical examples from actual recordings.
New and updated materials include:
*Pro Tools HD systems explained in detail
*Pro Tools 8 software described in detail
*Details new MIDI and Score Editors
*Full
colour screen shots and equipment photos
Pro Tools 8 for Music Production is a vital source of reference, for the working professional
or serious hobbyist looking for professional results.
Audience
Pro Tools users who aspire to professional results. Recording and Post-Production Engineers, Music Producers, MIDI programmers, DJs and
Remixers, Composers and Musicians. Also serious hobbyists and students on audio, music technology and related courses.
Contents
1. Introduction: Pro Tools: The world's leading digital audio workstation
2. Using Pro Tools
3. Time Operations, Tempo Operations,
and Key Signatures
4. Working with MIDI
5. Recording
6. Editing
7. Mixing
Appendix: Summing Mixers
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Paperback, 384 pages, publication date: APR-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-52075-9
ISBN-10: 0-240-52075-0
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS
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