This how-to guide is ideal for musicians who are new to the complexities of digital recording, as well as for those who want to keep up with the fast-changing technology. Providing detailed guidance on using hard disk and DAT technologies, stand-alone workstations, computer-based DAWs, surround sound 5.1 and more, plus related hardware and software-based tools such as Softsynths, plug-ins and software samplers, this book also surveys two-track audio recorders/editors, host-based audio/MIDI programs and CD mastering. Its analysis of emerging technology helps readers make informed decisions for creating and operating a cost-effective, professional-level digital studio at home.
Jon Chappell is an author, editor, writer, and guitarist. He started professional life as multi-style guitarist, transcriber and arranger, attending Carnegie-Mellon University where he studied with guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima, and then earning his master's degree in composition from DePaul University.
Jon served as editor-in-chief of Guitar Magazine, and is founder and the first editor-in-chief of Home Recording Magazine. He has played guitar and recorded with Pat Benatar, Judy Collins, Graham Nash, and Robert Cray, and has contributed numerous musical pieces to film and TV. Some of these include "Northern Exposure," "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Guiding Light," and the feature film "Bleeding Hearts," directed by actor-dancer Gregory Hines. He is the author of six highly successful books in the Dummies series, including "Blues Guitar for Dummies," "Guitar for Dummies," and "Rock Guitar for Dummies." He has written several books on recording, including "The Recording Guitarist: A Guide for Home and Studio," published by Hal Leonard; "Build Your Own PC Recording Studio" (McGraw-Hill); and "Digital Home Recording" (BackBeat Books). For more info visit www.jonchappell.com.
