Home Recording Power!

by Ben Milstead

Book Overview

Explains how to establish a quality home recording studio, covering equipment, techniques, MP3, streaming media, Internet broadcasting, MIDI, special sound effects, and composing master CDs. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929685084
• ISBN13: 9781929685080
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not bad at all.

This book contained many tips that would have been far to easy to learn the hard way by botching up tracks without it. Granted if you are an experienced home recording person with a couple of years under the belt, this book would probably tell you everything you already know. I am recommending this book to all fledgling home musicians with their own recording outfit and to those who are thinking about doing it. It should be known that you should have a little knowledge in the area though, it will make the text in the book easier to absorb. Thanks.

Down to earth and comprehensive.

For any beginning or experienced home recording enthusiast. This book is, without question, the most comprehensive and easy to understand reference I have found. (I have a collection of 5 other home recording book publications by various authors.)Mr. Milstead takes the time to explain nearly every aspect of home recording from space design, to MIDI setup (including a brief tutorial), mic placement for various instruments, project management, recording/mixing, and a host of other subject areas that offer invaluable advice for those of us who are new to this field and those with professional experience who may need reminders. His subtle sense of humor and levity makes the learning process considerably more enjoyable. "Hat's off" to Mr. Milstead for writing such an effective reference. His book has a permanent place in my home studio.

MAXIMIZE your puny home studio budget!

I love this book! I am a lifelong professional musician with some audio and recording experience; I want to get started with recording, but funds are limited, and the idea of trying to sift through all the trade mags and internet articles to get "up to speed" on the latest recording equipment is daunting, to say the least.Ben Milstead is well aware of professional recording techniques and gear, but he has THANKFULLY chosen to keep this book concise and easy to understand for people that are not necessarily educated, on even the basics of recording.In several cases, he presents us with two viable ways to solve a problem: 1. The pro (expensive) way, and 2. The home-studio (cheap) way. The idea here is that home studio people can really have a shot at making something decent without spending a zillion dollars. I love that.Although this book is well informed with the wisdom of the last few decades of recording, it is up-to-date in it's presentation about digital technology. This is important, because the nature of the recording world is really shifting from analog to digital. Digital has gained so much in quality and value over the last five years that even the most die-hard analog guys have reason to reconsider.Ben touches on everything from planning and building a studio to recording to mastering to marketing and sales (and even a little on artistry and creative identity!). The book is broad in scope, yet simple to digest for just about anybody.Not only that, it's just fun to read. At the times when he could get really long-winded and boring with detail, he makes the choice to be concise and entertaining.If you want to get "up to speed" on the latest gear, and you want some practical, cost-effective ways to "get the music out of your head", get this book. You will not be disappointed.

This book is awesome!

I received this book a few days ago and am amazed by the amount of useful information that it contains. If you are just getting into home recording like myself, this is the perfect book for you. The book discusses everything from software titles, setting up a home studio, tips and helpful information to get you moving in the right direction to a succinct and thorough explanation of the physics of sound. In short, this book has it all and I foresee using it for many years to come. I highly recommend this book to anyone getting into the hobby or business of home recording.

A must for the home recording wannabe!

I have been toying with recording music at home for a few years (as a hobby, of course), but the overall idea of a "home studio" has always been in the back of my mind. Unfortunately, I am not rich and have little space to dedicate to a studio. This book takes that into account. Most home recording books I have read all assume that you have tons of money to invest. That is not the case for most of us. This book takes a relatively complex subject and puts it into terms that even the beginner can understand. The advice in this book can have you up and recording semi-professional stuff in no time, and for less than [amt], not including software and a PC of course (Sorry Mac Users, this is pretty much PC geared).My only real complaint is that Mr. Milstead leans a little too much towards Cakewalk's SONAR. That is great for someone like me who has Sonar XL, but those of you who can't afford the [amt] Sonar pricetag, you may have to work around that. Other than that, this is a very solid and ejoyable read. I highly recommend it. As a matter of fact, if you are even THINKING about getting into home recording, DO NOT BUY A SINGLE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU BUY THIS BOOK! It could potentially save you from buying unnecessary equipment and software. Think of this book as a [amt] coupon to savings!