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software tutorials BooksabletonAbleton Live 4 Power!by Chad Carrier and Dave Hill Jr.Course Technology PTRCovering the latest version of Live, this book leadsreaders through all the features and functions ofthis dynamic software. Live’s audience is a growingand loyal group of enthusiasts who have embracedthis unique and powerful product through its several revisions. The latest version of Live offers a mixof features that will excite and extend its userbase. Going well beyond themanual, Ableton Live 4 Power! provides complete how-to information andextra tips, tricks, and user profiles that will be of great benefit to eager usersof Live. Written by Ableton’s PR and Artist Relations Manager, Dave HillJr., and M-Audio (U.S. distributor of Live) Technical Marketer, Chad Carrier, this book offers incomparable expertise as both authors know the insand outs of this software and have been using Live since its inception.00331840 34.99Abelton Live 6 Power! The Comprehensive Guideby John Von SeggernCourse Technology PTRReady to unleash the awesome power of AbletonLive 6? As its name suggests, Ableton Live 6 wasdesigned with the live performer in mind, but itgoes well beyond that. You can integrate this liveperformance and studio software into your existing home or professional music studio to produce, compose, DJ, and muchmore. But how? Ableton Live 6 Power! is the key you need to revolutionize your studio by incorporating Live 6. Written for musicians by a fellowmusician who uses Live on a daily basis, this useful guide explores fundamental and advanced Live features, and provides insider tips, tricks, andinterviews with Live power users to provide you with a comprehensiveoverview of the ins and outs of this powerful software. Whether you area beginner in the digital audio field or a seasoned pro, Ableton Live 6Power! is the reference you need to take your music to the next level.00331795 Book/CD-ROM Pack 36.99ACIDACID Pro 6 Power! –The Official Guideby D. Erik FranksCourse Technology PTRIf you recognize all the power that ACID Pro software has to offer for composing, recording, editing, and producing, and you want to learn more,this book is for you. This comprehensive bookexplains how to get the most out of this increasingly popular software. From the basics of song creation to incorporatingACID Pro software into your live performance, you’ll learn the tricks ofthe trade and find out how to achieve truly professional results. This official guide is your essential guide to truly leveraging this application toits fullest.00331459 35.9930Adobe AuditionAdobe Audition Ignite!by Eric GreblerCourse Technology PTRFilled with step-by-step instructions in an easy-tofollow format, this book is ideal for new users orupgrade users of Audition. Readers are guided bydescriptive screenshots on all the features of thispopular audio editing and mixing software package. With its hundreds of features and effects andendless manipulation tools, Audition isn’t the type of application thatmost people can pick up and begin using right away without some outside help. With the growing number of users, there is a need for a resourcethat clearly shows how to use the program and get the utmost value outof its functionalities. Audition Ignite! takes a potentially very confusingtopic and makes it simpler to comprehend. It allows eager readers tojump right into using the software in no time.00331825 19.99CUBASECubase 4 Power! –The Comprehensive Guideby Robert GuérinCourse Technology PTRUsing this series’ easy-to-follow format, beginningto intermediate users are able to grasp not only thefunctionalities but also the concepts behind thesoftware, as there is discussion on advanced topics such as the new Control Room mixing environment. Includes thorough explanations and examples, and walks readersthrough every aspect Cubase 4.00331491 34.99Mastering Cubase 4 Presented by Electronic MusicianPersonal Studio Series No. 2Course Technology PTROver 90 pages of tutorials covering topics such as:using automation in Cubase; MIDI tips & tricks;making orchestral samples sound realistic; usingRewire with Cubase; choosing and using keyboardcontrollers; and more. Bonus DVD-ROM includestwo hours of videos, a Cubase music project, a free MIDI sample looplibrary, and more.00631426 Book/DVD-ROM Pack 12.95MIDI Editing in Cubase – Skill Packby Steve PaceyCourse Technology PTRFocuses on the often-complicated task of MIDIediting in Cubase. Using a “learn by doing” approach, readers will increase their expertise bycompleting projects as they work through thebook, following clear instructions and usingsource files on the accompanying CD-ROM. Covers: MIDI Note Events,advanced MIDI recording techniques, MIDI Controller Events, recording,editing and more.00331890 Book/CD-ROM Pack 29.99
Your Cubase Studioby Steve PaceyCourse Technology PTRYou’ve recently purchased Cubase 4. You’re readyto set up your home recording studio and finallyproduce that album you’ve been talking about.Now what? Your Cubase Studio will help you setup your home studio with Cubase as the centralcontrolling DAW. It starts with a general introduction to Cubase and digital recording, optimizing your computer to get thebest sound, purchasing the right equipment that suits your budget, andthe basics of acoustics. It then moves on to provide a complete overviewof the recording process, whether you’re laying down the perfect vocal,guitar, and bass tracks simultaneously or separately, and how to use MIDImost effectively. You then learn to edit, mix, and master your recordingin Cubase, and make MP3s. By the end of the book, you’ll be proficientin using Cubase in a practical recording setting and ready to tackle yournext recording project.00331913 24.99digital performerDigital Performer 5 Power!The Comprehensive Guideby Don BarrettCourse Technology PTRDP is one of the leading DAW programs for theApple Mac. It allows you to sequence MIDI, record multiple channels of audio, mix them down,synch them to video, and utilize plug-in softwaresynthesizers and software studios such as Reasonand Project5. This manual provides a versatile guide to setting up andusing the newest version of MOTU’s Digital Performer 5 audio/MIDI sequencing, editing, and recording software. This book provides a simpleand clear reference guide for new and old users of DP.00331925 39.99Producing Music with Digital Performerby Ben NewhouseBerklee PressProducing Music with Digital Performer is a comprehensive guide to the features and strategies behindone of the most powerful pieces of music production software. There are in-depth descriptions ofDigital Performer’s windows and features, and detailed discussions of audio and MIDI recording and editing techniques.Beginning users will learn basic skills and a practical approach to digitalmusic making, and more seasoned users will learn efficient strategies andshortcuts to help them get the most out of this powerful tool.50448050 Book/CD-ROM Pack 29.95FinaleComposing with Finale NEWby Mark JohnsonCourse Technology PTRFinale offers all the notation tools required to craftvirtually any composition. Unfortunately, theimaginative ways these tools are used sometimesbecomes an elaborate composition in itself! Thisbook shows you the essentials you’ll need in order to make the most of this program’s incrediblepower. Studying Finale from a compositional perspective eases the learning curve overall, transforming Finale into an extension of your imagination. Instead of describing procedures most beneficial to copyists andengravers, this book isolates the methods crucial to working with a composition in progress – how to efficiently translate directly from your mindto the score. Far from a “point-and-click” guide, this book will help youcompose more music with one of the most advanced music compositiontools of the market.00332820 39.99FinaleAn Easy Guide to Music Notation –Second Editionby Thomas E. Rudolph andVincent A. Leonard, Jr.Berklee PressUpdated for Finale 2005, this hands-on, methodical introduction to Finale covers notation topicsfrom basic notation entry to more advanced topics,such as scanning, advanced playback, and staff styles. The step-by-stepworkshops lead you through preparing lead sheets, small arrangements,and orchestral scores. Features countless tips, shortcuts, and techniquesto give your notation a professional look, making it easily readable, andready for publication. Includes Web links for free downloadable files thatillustrate and show solutions to the book’s workshop exercises.50448064 34.95The Finale NotePad PrimerLearning the Art of MusicNotation with NotePadby Bill PurseBackbeat BooksHere’s the definitive guide to mastering music notation with Finale NotePad! This easy-to-use referenceunravels the intricacies of NotePad, the introductoryyet powerful program that enables musicians to edit, reformat and reorganize notation for any composition into a musical masterpiece. Providingstep-by-step guidance, this fully illustrated primer offers exercises, projects,a special section on guitar, and power-user tips for improving speed andbecoming a NotePad expert. Indispensible whether you’re transcribing anexisting piece of music of creating an original work, this book includes:NotePad how-tos for both Macintosh and Windows, ready-to-use NotePadsoftware and templates on the CD-ROM included with the book, and a freedemo version of Finale PrintMusic.00331015 Book/CD-ROM Pack 19.9531
software tutorials Books (cont.)The Finale Primer –3rd EditionMastering the Art of MusicNotation with Finaleby Bill PurseBackbeat BooksFully updated for Finale 2005, this book remainsthe definitive guide for understanding and usingthis powerful, state-of-the-art music notation software. Finale’s wide range of capabilities yields a steep learning curve, butThe Finale Primer guides users through the powerful intricacies of Finale2005 one step at a time. This hands-on book assists with all facets of musicpreparation – whether transcribing an existing piece of music or creatingan original work – and helps maximize the benefits of Finale’s invaluablecapabilities in editing, reformatting, and reorganizing musical material.00331259 26.95Finale 2005 Power!by Mark JohnsonCourse Technology PTRFinale 2005 Power! is an instruction book featuringboth a detailed approach to the basics of Finaleas well as innovative methods and solutions forworking with projects of various types. Continuing the concept of Finale Power!, Finale X Power!integrates the simplicity of a tutorial with explanation of advanced features and plug-ins so readers can obtain a deeperunderstanding of Finale. By offering a context for using these features,they will become exceedingly useful for the average user thus improving the overall experience while working with Finale. Finale is currentlyamong the leading software applications employed by music educators, and is used widely in computer labs of high schools, colleges, anduniversities. As Finale’s popularity increases with this new version, themost extensive upgrade in over four years, the need for this thoroughand upgraded reference is inevitable.00331827 29.99The PrintMusic! PrimerMastering the Art of MusicNotation with Finale PrintMusic!by Bill PurseBackbeat BooksThe PrintMusic! Primer is a tried and true first stepguide to using the world’s number one music notation program. Road tested for more than eightyears, the information found here will help readers transcribe or create any style of music as a desktop masterpiece. Thispractical and easy-to-use book guides readers through the intricacies ofthis powerful program – one step at a time. With exercises, drills and projects, including hundreds of illustrations, it teaches how to get the mostfrom PrintMusic!’s capabilities in music editing, reformatting and reorganizing. Includes extensive coverage of PrintMusic! 2002 and above forboth Windows and Macintosh, with special sections on MIDI files, HyperScribe and guitar notation and tablature.00331077 22.9532garagebandGarageBand Ignite!by Orren MertonCourse Technology PTRAs GarageBand grows in popularity, the huge demand for a complete guide on this new applicationis inevitable. Coming installed on every new Macand inexpensively available in stores, GarageBandis quickly piquing the interest of aspiring musicians.GarageBand Ignite! is the perfect introduction to thishigh-quality digital music application. Concise walk-throughs, completeexplanations, and follow-up exercises, lead readers step-by-step throughthe fundamentals of making music. Because GarageBand doesn’t ship witha printed manual, all of its many new owners are looking for instruction onhow to get up to speed. This book provides just that, quickly and precisely.A detailed table of contents and index allow readers to find any function ortopic with ease, and furthermore provides a great quick reference for later.00331815 19.99Garageband ’08 Power! NEWThe Comprehensive Recordingand Podcasting Guideby Todd M. HowardCourse Technology PTRGarageBand ’08 Power! provides an easy to understand, detailed guide on how to make professionalsounding music, podcasts, soundtracks, mixes,mashups, and much more with the newest version of GarageBand. Through the use of screenshots, tutorials, creativejumping-off points, and real world examples, the book teaches the readerhow to use GarageBand to create music, record and publish podcasts andscore their own movies. It’s an ideal introduction for those with no priorknowledge of GarageBand, but also covers advanced topics and providesinfo an all the new features.00332793 34.99Power Tools for Garage BandCreating Music with Audio Recording,MIDI Sequencing, and Loopsby Francis PreveBackbeat BooksApple’s GarageBand is the hottest and most accessible digital music software available today, givingmusicians of all levels an affordable tool to createextraordinary sounds. Power Tools for GarageBand teaches pros and aspiring artists how to get the most out of this software – offering in-depthlessons, tips, and tricks to create music using loops, MIDI sequencing, andaudio recording. With these power tools in hand, the sonically inclinedcan create ultraphonic designs.00331252 Book/CD-ROM Pack 17.95
guitar rigGuitar Rig 2 Power!The Comprehensive Guideby Orren MertonCourse Technology PTRThis book on Native Instruments’ Guitar Rig 2teaches how to: understand and navigate the Guitar Rig 2 interface build presets for guitar andbass use the loop machine and sequencers in rigs integrate Guitar Rig 2 into studio and stage rigs.00331426 34.99home studioHome Studio Ignite!by Eric GreblerCourse Technology PTRCakewalk calls Home Studio the world’s #1 sellingmusic and sound software. To the growing numberof Home Studio users, having a resource that clearlyshows how to use the program is of great value.Home Studio Ignite! fills the need for reliable and easyto learn information. Ignite! books use a highly visual format (with hundreds of screenshots) and clear, straightforward text tolead readers step-by-step through the fundamentals of making music withHome Studio. It covers key topics, including working with MIDI, looping,editing, effects, mixing and more. In addition, this book is filled with manyuseful tips and shortcuts that help readers complete projects with ease. Targeted specifically to beginners, Home Studio Ignite! will get the many newusers of this program up and running and recording their music as quicklyas possible.00331832 19.99kontaktKontakt 2 Power! The Comprehensive GuideBook/DVD Packby David DasCourse Technology PTRGet the most out of Kontakt 2 with this definitiveguidebook! A thorough encyclopedic treatment ofevery button, knob, and function of Kontakt 2 is balanced with practical tutorials (from beginner to advanced) demonstrating how to create instruments from scratch using samples on the accompanying DVD. Includes numerous pointers to companiesand web sites producing Kontakt 2-related procucts, as well as a specialappendix devoted to people who want to use Kontakt 2 live onstage.00331724 Book/DVD Pack 34.99logicEmagic Logic Tips and Tricksby Len SassoCourse Technology PTREmagic Logic Tips and Tricks is a down and dirtyguide that jumps right into the core of this powerful and flexible digital audio workstation. You’ll getcoverage of the specialized features of Logic thatoften go unnoticed and learn valuable shortcutsand time-saving tricks. You’ll also learn how to useLogic’s unique user interface and where to go to find exactly what you needfor quick and easy music making. If you’re looking for a guide to the manyhidden features of Logic that can make your Logic sessions faster, smoother,and more productive, then search no more! Emagic Logic Tips and Tricks willtake you right to the key features that you need to master.00331869 24.99Going Pro With Logic Pro 8NEWby Jay AsherCourse Technology PTRLogic Pro is the arguably the number one sequencer in professional studios, and among professionalmusicians. Going Pro with Logic Pro 8 is an expertlevel book that addresses the needs of the professional Logic user. The book picks up where themanual leaves off, guiding you from initial setup of Logic Pro 8 throughthe recording and editing process to final delivery media; dropping power-user tips and tricks throughout the process. The book also featuressidebars from well-know Logic experts, explaining how they integrateadvanced techniques into their workflow. Topics covered include building custom mixers, designing templates, organizing your sound pallet,dealing with multi-computer set-ups, the ins and outs of working withreference video, scoring inside Logic, mixing tips, mastering tips, andmuch more.00332797 29.99Logic Pro 7 Power!by Orren MertonCourse Technology PTROne of the biggest complaints of existing Logicbooks is that authors have not gone into enoughdetail on various subjects. That will not be the casewith this book as the author explains this softwarein extensive detail. Every level of Logic users willbenefit from this book. Taking a look at Logic froman in-depth perspective, readers learn the “why” behind the tasks, therefore achieving a higher level of usability. The popularity of this new version of Logic Pro, an application that already has a stellar reputation, isexpected to aggressively rise. Moreover, this new update of Logic offerscomplete file compatibility with GarageBand, Apple Computer’s groundbreaking introductory music production application that currently sits onan estimated one to two million desktops.00331844 34.9933
software tutorials Books (cont.)Logic Pro 8 Power! NEWBy Kevin Anker and Orren MertonCourse Technology PTRLogic is one of the most popular sequencers onthe music technology market today. Logic Pro isprofessional enough to be common in Pro Toolsbased studios, and musician-oriented enough tobe extremely popular among hobbyists, especiallyamong musicians who started out using Garageband. Logic Pro 8 Power! offers step-by-step explanations as well as tips,tricks and visual walk-throughs that will help you easily understand thiscomplex program. Its comprehensive index is a unique feature designedto provide you with a quick guide to the book’s extensive topic coverage.This book will serve as a complete reference and guide to using Logic.00332795 36.99Power Tools for Logic 8 NEWby Rick SilvaMusicPro GuidesApple’s Logic 8 is the most comprehensive andcomplete music production softwarepackage onthe market today. Logic 8 Studio comes with animpressive array of software instruments, plugins, synthesizers, applications, and more, while theslimmed-down Logic 8 Express delivers an amazing amount of power with many of the same plug-ins and a nearly identical digital audio and MIDI workstation production application. PowerTools for Logic 8 unlocks Logic’s immense capabilities to help you achieveamazing results for your audio and music productions with techniquesyou won’t find in beginner-level books or videos. Rick Silva teaches youpowerful ways to use both Studio and Express, giving you easy-to-understand strategies for using the complex production tools built into Logic.You’ll tap into known features in ways you never thought of before whilelearning to use new features to produce spectacular audio recordings. Gobeyond beginner with Power Tools for Logic 8!00332388 34.95nuendoNuendo Power!by Ashley Shepherd and Robert GuérinCourse Technology PTRAre you ready to harness the power of Nuendo torecord, edit, mix and publish your audio productions? If your answer is “Yes!,” then Nuendo Power!is here to help. Develop a firm foundation as youcover audio tracks, channels, inputs and outputs,and get tips for what you should consider whenrunning other audio applications simultaneously with Nuendo. MasterNuendo’s Project window, toolbar buttons, and transport panel, and usethe tempo track to add tempo changes and time signatures to your projects.You’ll also learn important troubleshooting techniques. Take your music tothe next level with the powerful tools of Nuendo!00331812 29.9934peakPower Tools for Peak ProA Complete Guide to the Mac’sMost Powerful Audio Editorby David M. RubinBackbeat BooksGet insider tips for maximizing the most-currentversion of Peak (the most powerful stereo audioediting program currently available for Mac OSX) with this book exploring all the relevant toolsand commands users need to reach any editing goal. Basic editing, audiorepair, sound designing, music and dialog editing, processing with plugins, loops, editing to picture, and batch processing are covered in separatechapters with tips and sidebars.00331352 22.95Power Tools for Peak ProNEWby David M. Rubin and Rick SilvaMusic Pro GuidesPeak Pro 6 is packed with new features, and authors David M. Rubin and Rick Silva explore themall in this new look at the most powerful stereoaudio-editing program currently available for MacOS X! This book explores all the relevant tools andcommands users need to reach any stereo editing and mastering goal. Basic editing, audio repair, sound designing, music and dialog editing, processing with plug-ins, loops, editing to picture, and batch processing arecovered in separate chapters with tips and sidebars. Power Tools for PeakPro 6 also dives into the Master Perfection Suite of mastering plug-insfrom Bias, Inc., publishers of Peak, providing a one-stop training sourcefor the professional two-track editing and mastering software of choicefor Mac users.00332784 39.95Pro toolsThe Complete Pro Tools Handbookby José “Chilitos” ValenzuelaBackbeat BooksOffering tips and tricks on everything from recording and editing to mixing and mastering, this easyto-use reference unlocks the secrets of Pro Tools,one of the most powerful computer-based digitalaudio production systems available. Providingstep-by-step instruction, this fully illustrated guide covers getting up tospeed, configuring and connecting equipment, and explains beginningand advanced techniques that will enable you to record, edit, reformatand reorganize music to match your own creative vision. Includes a CDROM with sample projects and exercises.“I have been waiting for a book like this for five years – it’s now a permanent part of my rack.”– Ed Cherney, Engineer/Producer (Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, CSN&Y,Hootie & the Blowfish)00331012 Book/CD-ROM Pack 49.95
The CompletePro Tools Shortcutsby José “Chilitos” ValenzuelaBackbeat BooksThis indispensable guide provides a complete listof over 250 shortcuts to help you get the most outof Pro Tools with the least effort. Each shortcutshows the key combination needed on both Macand Windows, what it does, in what context thecommand is available, and other important features. Power users praisethis book as an invaluable resource for harnessing the depth and speedof Pro Tools, the most popular computer-based digital audio productionsystem available. So get up to speed and start working like a pro!00331272 19.95Editing Audio in Pro Tools – Skill Packby Michael WhiteCourse Technology PTREditing audio is one of the most important functions of a DAW, and one to which Pro Tools isparticularly well suited. However, editing audiois often the least understood and most confusingportion of the program. With Editing Audio in ProTools: Skill Pack, readers learn this specific software skill and complete aproject using the author’s step-by-step instructions and the audio sourcefiles on the accompanying DVD. The Skill Pack format allows the reader tohone a specific skill within an application instead of having to sift througha larger book that would only cover the subject in part. Editing Audio inPro Tools: Skill Pack emphasizes a “learn-by-doing” approach – by usingthe tutorials in the book and projects on the DVD simultaneously, userswill work through a complete project that proves that they have learnedwhat they set out to learn – audio editing in Pro Tools!00331486 Book/DVD Pack 29.99Mixing in Pro Tools – Skillpackby Brian SmithersCourse Technology PTRLearn how to use Pro Tools, a popular music recording and mixing software, for editing. Thisunique book and DVD combination allows thereader to truly focus in on the specific skill theywant to learn. With the Mixing in Pro Tools: SkillPack, the reader will learn a specific software skill and complete a projectwith step-by-step instructions from a pro, using the author’s source fileson the accompanying DVD. The Skill Pack format allows the reader tohone a specific skill within an application, along with the author’s guidance, instead of having to sift through the pages of a comprehensive texton the application.00331488 Book/DVD Pack 29.99Pro Tools 101 Official CoursewareCourse Technology PTRThis authorized update takes a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro ToolsHD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems. It covers everything you need to know tocomplete a Pro Tools project. Through hands-ontutorials, develop essential techniques for recording, editing, and mixing. The included DVD-ROM offers tutorial files andvideos, plug-in installers, and Pro Tools sessions.00331899 Book/DVD-ROM Pack 49.99Pro Tools 7 Power! – Second Editionby Colin MacQueen with Steve AlbaneseCourse Technology PTRGet the most out of the latest version of Pro Toolswith the definitive guidebook! Covering the LE, MPowered, and HD versions of Pro Tools, Pro Tools 7Power! – Second Edition is the perfect resource forboth newcomers looking to get up and runningand more advanced users who would like a complete desk reference onthe new version. Everything from basic audio concepts and setting upyour system to editing, mixing, plug-ins, MIDI, and much more is herein a usable format that explains techniques in plain language. Helpfulkeyboard shortcuts for Windows and Macintosh as well as informativenotes and practical tips are included throughout the text. The companionCD-ROM includes more th
ABLEtON Ableton Live 4 Power! by Chad Carrier and Dave Hill Jr. Course Technology PTR Covering the latest version of Live, this book leads readers through all the features and functions of this dynamic software. Live’s audience is a growing and loyal group of enthusiasts who have e
