Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 528 pages
- Published by: Focal Press; Pap/Cdr edition July 1, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0240519159
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0240519159
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Book Dimensions:
9.6 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
- Weighs: 2.8 pounds
Product Review
"In short, Snoman knows what he's talking about." - Remix
Book Description
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.
The CD provides demo tracks showing what can be achieved when applying the advice contained in the book, including examples of the quality difference before and after mixing and mastering. The CD also contains free
software demos for you to download.
For even more advice and resources, check out the books official website www.dancemusicproduction.com
* Learn the art of creating original dance tracks and remixes using any music software
* Packed with examples and tips for achieving professional results and getting your music heard
* Includes a free CD-Rom with MIDI files, samples and example tracks
Reader Reviews
Very good summary of electronica. He starts with a detailed description of MIDI. He has a brief summary of chords and scales, which is very basic, but no longer has mistakes like some older additions. Then he goes into Effects, Sound Programming, Mixing, and Mastering. There is also a section on sequencing the most popular genres of electronic music. In short, this will get you up and running in no time. This is indispensible whether using hardware or software. A great book, and the accompanying CD is very useful too.
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