Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update

Recording and Production Analog Synthesizers Understanding, Performing, Buying Mark Jenkins Sound FX Unlocking the Creative Potential of Recording Studio Effects Alex Case Audio Sampling A Practical Guide Sam McGuire Roy Pritts Aug 2007 $39.95 Paperback 978-0-240-52072-8 CD Jul 2007 $39.95 Paperback 978-0-240-52032-2 Oct 2007 $34.95 Paperback 978-0-240-52073-5 Companion Website In this book, the technical explanation of the nature of analog sound creation is followed by the story of its birth and its subsequent development by various designers, manufacturers and performers . The individual components of analog sound creation are then examined in detail, with step-by-step examples of sound creation techniques . Then the modern imitative analog instruments are examined, again with detailed instructions for programming and using them . The book is completed with appendices listing the major instrument lines available, hints on values and purchasing, other sources of information and a discography of readily available recordings that give good examples of analog sound synthesis . • Interviews with industry legends and developers of analog synthesizers • Audio CD of demo sounds and tuitional pieces to illustrate the processes discussed in the book Sound FX introduces today’s up-and-coming musician to the fantastic creative potential of the most popular instrument today—the home studio . Explaining the basic and advanced signal processing techniques used in professional music production (EQ, compression, delay, reverb, etc .), using real-world popular music examples and an emphasis on the perceptual results and musical value of these effects, Sound FX teaches the recording musician how to achieve professional production standards and maximize their creative potential . • Defines the technical basis of the most important signal processing effects used in the modern recording studio • Highlights the key drivers of sound quality associated with each • Equips the reader with the knowledge needed to comfortably use effects devices correctly, and, more importantly, to apply these tools creatively Bringing sampling to a new generation of audio engineers and composers, Audio Sampling explains how to record and create sampled instruments in a software setting . There are many things that go into creating a sampled instrument and many things that can go wrong . This book is a step-by-step guide through the process . The software used is the NN-XT, a sampler that is a part of the Reason studio software, and ProTools LE . However, the material discussed is applicable and can be used with any sampler . • Step-by-step practical approach to the process of sampling • • Teaches how to create a sampling instrument Companion Web site holds audio and video clips from each stage of the process and comprehensive comparisons of the different hardware and software available 82 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2584 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=1088 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2012 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2584 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=1088 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2012 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2584

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Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update Contents Broadcast and Digital Media Film and Postproduction Theatre and Live Performance Audio and Music Technology Game Design and Animation

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