From demo to delivery : the process of production / Bob Katz [and others] ; edited by Russ Hepworth-Sawyer.

Other author Katz, Robert A.
Other author Hepworth-Sawyer, Russ.
Format Book
Publication InfoAmsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Focal Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxviii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMastering music
Mastering music. ^A789545
Contents Section A. Preparation. Song production : the marriage between composition and audio production / Danny Cope -- Pre-production / Russ Hepworth-Sawyer -- Listening frameworks for analysis / Russ Hepworth-Sawyer -- Capturing, shaping and creating the performance : the engineer's role in the process ahead / William Moylan -- Section B. The sessions. The recording session / David Miles Huber -- The mix session : what's going on? / Roey Izhaki -- The process of mixing / Roey Izhaki -- What is mastering / Roey Izhaki -- Equalizing techniques / Bob Katz -- Dynamic range 1, Macrodynamics / Bob Katz -- Dynamic range 2, Dynamic manipulation / Bob Katz -- Putting the album together / Bob Katz -- Section C. To market. Product manufacture : how the record is made / David Miles Huber and Robert Runstein -- Publicity and radio promotion / Paul Allen -- Music distribution and retail / Amy Macy -- Section D. Doing it yourself. The DIY approach / Russ Hepworth-Sawyer -- The recording process : a guide/ Bruce and Jenny Bartlett -- Evaluation sound quality / Bruce and Jenny Bartlett -- Hints and tips / Craig Golding and Russ Hepworth-Sawyer.
Abstract This book discusses each stage of the typical music production process from start to finish. Beginning with the creation and development of the composition and song production, the book then traces the process from the recording, mixing, and mastering stages through to marketing and distribution. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to learn the pro techniques involved in creating music from start to finish. Packed with essential information, including signposts to other sources of information at the end of each chapter, this book provides a map for musicians, semi-pro and aspiring producers, engineers, and music professionals interested in learning how music makes it from an idea on the page to the studio to a demo and into the hands of the market and beyond.
General noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008030751
ISBN9780240811321 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0240811321 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3790 .F76 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold