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The Online Guitar Store - PC Recording Studios For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
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Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.490285
EAN: 9780764577079
ISBN: 0764577077
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 404
Publication Date: 2005-04-01
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies
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Here's how to make sound decisions about a desktop studio
Get the lowdown on equipment, design your studio space, and set your music free!
If you've been dreaming of making music with your computer, wake up and get started! Musician Jeff Strong clears a path for you through all the confusing options, helping you sort out hardware and software choices, coax the sound you want from your equipment, work with equalizers and processors, and start your creative juices flowing!
Discover how to
* Choose the right system and install software
* Optimize studio sound for recording and mixing
* Understand audio interfaces, sound cards, and MIDI gear
* Compare popular programs
* Mix and master your tracks
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Summary: Not bad at all
Comment: In a world of rapidly advancing technology, it is understandably difficult to write a book based upon technology that is not quickly outdated. As such, the 2005 copyright might incite some immediate hesitation. Unfortunately, there is not a significant amount of comparable reading material with regard to this subject matter which has been written more recently. However, in this case, there is relatively little to fear. In my opinion, the core concepts still apply, and the reader is simply forced to replace the written "currently available" this or that with what one knows to now be available in terms of both hardware and software.
This work is a legitimate help to inexperienced readers who are seeking to wet their palate or gain a better understanding of the home recording process. In fact, the material found within ranges from the most basic of basic to fairly complex subject material, and much of what should be between. The only drawbacks might be (other than the date issue) the fact that the author focuses primarily on Pro Tools and Logic; however, if the reader prefers either Pro Tools or Logic this would be a significant advantage. Even this is understandable when considering the veritable plethora of available software options, and I commend the author for even covering two of the major players at such great depths. Furthermore, the author, at least, attempts to take an unbiased approach while explaining processes involving both Macs and PCs. Overall, if the title appears to pertain to what it is that you are looking for, the purchase is probably worth it if not only until an updated version is available.
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Summary: PC Recording Studios for Dummies
Comment: Extremely helpful when starting from zero knowledge. Explains all the computer requirements, how to optimize performance etc that a techno-trog like myself couldn't get my head around. Will be using this as a reference source for quite a long long time to come. The only downside is that the examples are presented using Pro Tools and Logic, but the information really helped in decoding my program's (Cubase) manual. Also a useful companion is "Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies" by the same author.
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Summary: Very simple and extremely useful for beginners.
Comment: I picked up this book after being interested in trying PC recording for months. I had previously tried browsing the internet, searching forums, etc, to figure out where to get started - if anything, I just found myself more confused. The recording industry uses alot of technical jargon, and that's exactly what this book doesn't do. It assumes you know very little and presents the information in an easy-to-understand format.
The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because I felt like there could have been more information added to the book. Granted, it is a book for beginners who want to get started, but I still felt like it was a bit sparse in parts. Still, though, it's a great read for anyone interested in PC recording, and it'll definitely save you alot of headaches and money.
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Summary: Beginners book
Comment: I had no idea on how to do PC recording, now I know. However, I put 4 star instead of 5 because of the book is not up-to-date enough. The PC requirement descriped in the book is kinda old, I think they need to keep the book update for every year (if that is possible). For example, 1G or 2G RAM is quite common these days, but the book still staying in the 256-512M age. But in general, it is a great book on how to start out on PC recording.
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Summary: PC Recording Studios For Dummies (For Dummies)
Comment: The book is not bad for someone who is new to recording; although, the technical information written in the book is outdated! Author mentioned for example that USB2 is brand new think in computing; I have USB2 for several years and the copyright of this book is 2005! Also while writing of this book, author use Mac computer and not PC as mentioned in the title of this book. In examples of software, author works with Mac software costing $1000 and another software (Pro Tools) that run on both, PC and Mac. Author mentioned in the book, that 32 track recording software is not sufficient. The version of Pro Tools that is not limited to 32 tracks starts at $4000. Author should use examples for Sonar or Cubase to keep trend with home recording engineers. Those software are professional quality and financially friendlier. About $500.
I would like to conclude my review. If you want a book that explain you basic of home recording and you are willing to do extensive research about software and hardware through Internet or other sources, the book is for you. From the other hand, hardware and software for recording is changing so rapidly that you would have to make some research anyway, though, this book would be actual about 5 years ago. Myself, I wouldn't buy this book if I new how outdated information it contained.
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