Whatever
your level of experience, The Dance Music Manual is packed with sound
advice, techniques and practical examples to help you achieve
professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer,
the book is organised into three accessible sections: Technology and
theory If youre relatively new to the technology and theory behind
todays dance music, Rick Snoman discusses the basics of MIDI, synthesis
and sampling, as well as music theory, effects, compression, microphone
techniques and sound design. Dance genres This section covers
techniques for producing different musical styles, including Trance,
Trip Hop, Rap and House. Snoman takes a close look at the general
programming principles behind drum loops, basses and leads for each
genre, in addition to the programming and effects used to create the
sounds. Mixing and promotion Snoman guides you through the art of
mixing, mastering, remixing, pressing and publishing your latest
masterpiece. This includes a look at how record companies operate,
copyrighting your material, pressing your own records and the costs
involved. Finally, guest contributors offer essential advice on DJing
and how to create your own website to promote your music.
More details
The Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys and Techniques
By Rick Snoman
Edition: illustrated
Published by Focal Press, 2004
New
in Second Edition: "The second edition updates all the information from
first edition and includes a number of new chapters covering new
genres."
http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Music-Manual-Second-techniques/dp/0240521072
PDF format.
http://rapidshare.com/files/286405600/The_Dance_Music_Manual_Second_Edition.rar
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