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| Introduction | |
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| All About Sound | |
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| Soundwaves (amplitude; decibels; velocity; wavelength; dynamic range; phase; envelope; harmonics) | |
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| Analog recording | |
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| Digital recording (sampling; sample rates; bit depth; latency) | |
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| The Computer in Your Studio | |
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| Macs, PCs, Linux: specifications; issues; maintenance; file management | |
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| External music hardware: controllers | |
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| Soundcards and external interfaces | |
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| Multitrackers, workstations, and control surfaces | |
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| Audio and Recording Terms | |
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| Audio and recording terms | |
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| Synthesis | |
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| Audio and data connectivity | |
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| The Studio in Your Computer | |
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| Timelines and sequencing | |
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| Sequencers that record audio | |
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| Integrated suites: Pro Tools | |
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| MIDI basics | |
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| Music-only tools | |
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| Loops and beatmatching | |
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| Editing audio and MIDI | |
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| Effects and processors: time based | |
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| Effects and processors: dynamic | |
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| Plugins; plugin formats; virtual instruments | |
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| Recording the Real World | |
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| Designing a space | |
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| Mics: types and polar patterns | |
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| Mic usage | |
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| Recording and manipulating voices | |
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| The virtual guitarist | |
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| Mixdown | |
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| Monitors and monitoring | |
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| Mixing concepts | |
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| Mixing strategies | |
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| Mixing with dynamic effects | |
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| Multiple levels | |
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| Mixing with reverb | |
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| EQ hotspots | |
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| The anatomy of a remix | |
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| Interview: Hakan Lidbo | |
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| Mastering and remastering: by Andrew Walter, Abbey Road studios | |
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| File formats for audio, the Web, and multimedia | |
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| Disk formats, burning, and storage | |
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| Blu-Ray and HD-DVD compared | |
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| Internet Audio and Mobility | |
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| Internet audio FAQs and tips | |
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| Media players | |
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| Internet radio: creative strategies and technology choices | |
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| Podcasting: creative strategies and technology choices | |
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| Generative music for the Web | |
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| Interview: Tim Didymus, generative music composer | |
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| Make and mix music on your cellphone | |
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| Interview: Tim Cole, double BAFTA Award-winning software developer | |
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| Digital rights, publishing, and sharing | |
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| Online music collaboration software | |
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| Building a sound toy in Flash: Paul Farrington workshop | |
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| Music and sound in Flash | |
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| Depeche Mode sound toy | |
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| Audio for Video and Movies | |
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| Music and sound in movies and videos | |
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| Sound in video software (including soundtrack software) | |
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| Location sound: creative strategies and technology tips | |
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| Interview: Simon Fisher Turner, movie soundtrack composer | |
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| Music for low-budget movies and videos | |
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| Sound design for movies | |
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| Interview: Kant Pan, Academy Award nominee | |
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| Synching sound to video | |
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| Surround sound creative strategies and technology choices | |
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| Abbey Road surround sound tips | |
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| VJing: D-Fuse interview | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Web Sites and Resources | |
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| Index | |