The Art of Mixing A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production, Third Edition



English | 2019 | ISBN: 0815369492 | 287 Pages | PDF | 27.60 MB

David Gibson uses 3D visual representations of sounds in a mix as a tool to explain the dynamics that can be created in a mix. This book provides an in-depth exploration into the aesthetics of what makes a great mix. Gibson's unique approach explains how to map sounds to visuals in order to create a visual framework that can be used to analyze what is going on in any mix.

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Digital Music Distribution The Sociology of Online Music Streams



English | 2018 | ISBN: 1138673900 | 218 Pages | PDF | 3.85 MB

The digital music revolution and the rise of piracy cultures has transformed the music world as we knew it. Digital Music Distribution aims to go beyond the polarized and reductive perception of ‘piracy wars' to offer a broader and richer understanding of the paradoxes inherent in new forms of distribution. Covering both production and consumption perspectives, Spilker analyses the changes and regulatory issues through original case studies, looking at how digital music distribution has both changed and been changed by the cultural practices and politicking of ordinary youth, their parents, music counter cultures, artists and bands, record companies, technology developers, mass media and regulatory authorities.

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The Art of Producing How to Create Great Audio Projects, 2nd Edition



English | 2019 | ISBN: 0815369387 | 254 Pages | PDF | 14 MB

The Art of Producing is the first book to standardize a specific production process for creating a successful music project from start to finish. Learn how to develop a step-by-step process for critiquing all of the musical components that go into creating a highly refined production that works for all styles of music. The book provides a well-rounded perspective on everything that goes into producing, including vital information on how to creatively work with bands, groups and record companies, and offers insight into high level values and secrets that famous producers have developed through years of trial and error. The book covers detailed production techniques for working with today's latest digital technologies including virtual recording, virtual instruments, and MIDI tracking. Take these concepts, adapt them to your own personal style and you will end up with a successful project of the highest attainable quality with the most potential to be become a hit – or just affect people really deeply.

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Home Studio Mastering by J. D. Young



English | 2018 | ISBN: 1138747084 | 227 Pages | PDF | 14 MB

Home Studio Mastering is a step-by-step manual that gives you all the tools to professionally master your music yourself.

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Great Songwriting Techniques by Jack Perricone



English | 2018 | ISBN: 0199967679 | 398 Pages | PDF | 13 MB

In Great Songwriting Techniques, veteran composer and teacher Jack Perricone shares years of experience in the art, science, and pedagogy of songwriting to teach readers the craft. Whether they write for a small group of friends or in the hopes of creating a smash hit, aspiring songwriters can learn how to focus on topics essential to their success in this competitive field; every songwriter must be aware of audience, thick-skinned enough to handle rejection and competition, and most importantly have the confidence to master the craft of composing and producing. Perricone teaches readers to accomplish this through a targeted series of lessons on key elements of songwriting from building blocks like melody, harmony, and rhythm to more advanced topics like lyric placement and tone texture. Chapters explore loop-based harmonic patterns, tone tendencies, form, function, and lyric writing, all in service of preparing the aspiring songwriter to be a master of prosody and keen in understanding the relationship between words and music. The volume includes examples of exceptional songwriting from well-known artists such as Irving Berlin, Prince, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, and Taylor Swift.

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Music-Prod FL Studio 20 Customize FL Studio for Mac and PC TUTORiAL



P2P | 18 March 2019 | 1.18 GB

In This FL Studio 20: Customize FL Studio for Mac & PC, I will show you how to customize FL Studio in just one day. Did you know that FL Studio is now supported by both Windows & Mac?

We're going to cover everything from how to customize the looks & feels of FL Studio to workflow tips and tricks that will make your life a lot easier when producing music with FL Studio 20!

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Links update: 19/05/2023

This course will change the way that you are playing songs. It's going to become a much more creative experience, open to your own interpretations and choices.

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Links update: 28/08/2021

Sonic Academy proudly welcomes back Austin Hull this week and following on from his previous tutorials with us, we're checking out How To Make Pop with an awesome track 'Get Gone' featuring Stella Jones on vocals.

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ELEPHORM Ableton Live 10 Prise en main TUTORIAL



P2P | 14 March 2019 | 1.68 GB

Avec Ableton Live, vous pouvez faire de la musique partout : que ce soit chez vous, en studio ou sur scène. Le plus important est de comprendre son fonctionnement le plus vite possible pour se concentrer sur le principal qui est faire de la musique. Cette formation est faite pour passer cette étape rapidement et ne plus avoir à s’en préoccuper.

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Links update: 01/01/2022

Steinberg's Cubase is a MIDI production powerhouse. It comes with an essential set of MIDI tools that all Cubase producers must learn. Watch this 29 video course, by Cubase specialist Matthew Loel T. Hepworth, to unleash your own MIDI power and creativity.

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The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music



English | 2019 | ISBN: 0300120699 | 969 pages | 7.7 MB

An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950

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The Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting



English | 2019 | ISBN: 0879307137 | 326 pages | EPUB | 1.88 MB

From tips for evaluating recordings to lively discussions of bootlegs and piracy to the history of recording formats to collectible artists and more ÊThe Music Lover's Guide to Record CollectingÊ covers all the tracks. Designed for anyone who collects records for pleasure or profit at garage sales or on eBay this guide is both informative and entertaining. If offers a wealth of detail and informed opinion ä unique in a field dominated by stodgy price guides. Engaging entries and essays explore the development of all recording mediums from 78s to MP3; the distinctive character of imports; most collected artists from The Beatles to Nirvana; collectible labels such as Sun Chess and Motown; original packaging that enhances collectability; and much more.

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Links update: 20/02/2022

This week here at Sonic Academy we welcome back Noah Koroman aka 2Scoops to check out Infected Mushroom's volume modulation plugin in How To Use Gatekeeper.

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Links update: 17/03/2021

Professional engineer Matthew Weiss reveals his best mixing tips, tricks and techniques for getting the best possible sound out of your home recordings no matter what gear, circumstances or tracks you're working with.

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Links update: 13/03/2021

Matt reveals his best tips, tricks and techniques for mixing different types of background vocals. Learn to mix doubles, harmonies, ad-libs and more, sitting them perfectly in a mix without clutter or clashing.

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