Electronic & Computer Music, Music Software, Music & Sound Effects - Multimedia Technology, Music & MP3, Music Instruction & Study - General & Miscellaneous
Setting itself apart from others on the market, this book covers BOTH sampling and software synths as opposed to just one or the other - topics that go hand-in-hand. The author reveals valuable tricks of the trade that help readers make their songs sound professional. Through in-depth tutorials, readers also learn how to sample and synthesize with other software and hardware. Delving deep into these topics, both professional musicians and hobbyists will be interested in "Sampling and Soft Synth Power!". It's a great way to sharpen skills and get the most out of sampling and software synths. It's the perfect book for any home recording studio.
Synopsis
The sounds and textures that you've always dreamed of creating are just a few mouse clicks away with the help of sampling and synthesizing in the virtual studio. "Sampling and Soft Synth Power!" helps you develop the skills you need to run your studio virtually from your own computer. All you need to start is a MIDI keyboard, a computer, your favorite DAW application, and a few good soft synths and samplers. In this book, you'll learn all there is to know about programming today's hottest soft synths and samplers, including the synthesis fundamentals that drive them and how to unleash their creative potential. You'll also learn the basics of recording techniques and how to use them when recording your own samples. Work through in-depth tutorials on recording and editing samples and learn how to select the right gear for your soft synth studio.
About the Author, Michael Prager
Michael Prager has been involved with music technology for 15 years and has worked for such companies as Guitar Center Management, Cakewalk, Steinberg, Disney Interactive, Spectrasonics, Q Up Arts, Sony Classical, the Columbia College Hollywood, and Keyboard Magazine. Michael has worked on various ArtistPro instructional DVDs and is the author of several books and CD-ROMs from Thomson Course Technology PTR, including Reason 3 Power!, Reason CSi Starter, Reason CSi Master, Mac Home Recording Power!, and Sampling and Soft Synth Power!.
