When the first edition of The Desktop Studio appeared five years ago,
computers were in the process of taking over the recording business.
That job is now complete - not only in the way music is recorded, but in
the way it's written, distributed, and heard. Today, new software
instruments, amp simulators, and effects stand alongside the ever
evolving recording software that changed recorded music forever, while
faster and smaller hardware continues to redefine the size, portability,
and creative potential of the recording studio. This revised edition of
The Desktop Studio will help you wade through all of the tools available
in clear, concise, and musician-friendly language. Now, more than ever
before, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production
system, musical instrument, and even a gateway to your audience. The
Desktop Studio will help you get the most out of your computer and turn
it - and you - into a creative powerhouse. It is a fully illustrated,
comprehensive look at software and hardware, and provides expert tips
for getting the most out of your music computer. HIGHLIGHTS - An
expanded look at software instruments and samplers, with tips to help
you manage all that content - A new section devoted to laptop users - A
new section on integrating hand-held recorders, iPods, and other
portables into your studio - A tutorial on basic video editing - A
special section for beginners, including tips for getting the whole
family making music - New tips for distributing music via online tools
like MySpace, iTunes, and more - A look at the latest gear - and a look
ahead to what may be coming in the future
