A collection of 200 contemporary rhythm patterns to program into your drum machine. Ideal for anyone interested in MIDI or electronically controlled music. This book is designed to be used by the novice or advanced musician on any brand of drum...

This book is a supplement to the first volume of Drum Machine Patterns. In it you will find over 260 rhythm patterns and breaks. These are original patterns that can be programmed easily on any drum machine. This book contains the rhythms most often...

Learn from Jam Master Jay, the DJ behind the legendary rap group Run DMC! Topics include what to look for in a DJ starter kit, how to choose and hook up your equipment, how to do your very first mix, mixing with CDs, advanced mixing skills, digital...

Latin Superstar DJ Sama teaches you the hottest Latin DJ techniques MIAMI STYLE! DJ Sama has made a name for himself as one the hottest Latin TV and radio DJs in the world. Take a journey with him in the studio and to some of Miami's hottest clubs...

Home recording using computers is one of the fastest growth segments in music. Over a half-dozen new magazines addressing this market have launched in the last five years alone, helping make the computer the dominant tool of the audio industry and...

This book provides a complete step-by-step presentation of all of the sampling skills one would need to master this technology. Some of the techniques covered include: looping, splicing, multi-sampling, velocity crossfading, resynthesis, choosing...

This accessible and concise introduction to the central nervous system of any studio is unbeatable when it comes to quick reference. Mixers can be smaller than a breadbox or larger than a station wagon, yet the latest addition to Hal Leonard's...

Get the best out of your music whether you're operating a basic analog 4-track or a modular digital multitrack with What's a Multitrack?, an indispensable introduction to the basic principles of multitracking: recording audio alongside audio that...

You don't need a degree in computer science to operate your sequencer, and this basic guide – valuable to experienced and new users alike – shows you why! If you own a sequencer, this book will cover both the basics of using it and the...

If you're new to audio, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the myriad of tools that shape your sound. What's a Signal Processor? is a first-rate introduction to digital and analog signal processors and their uses in recording, mixing and live...

The synthesizer changed the way we make music long ago, and new developments in synth technology emerge every year. But all of those buttons and blinking lights can scare off musicians who want access to the magic inside. Never fear! The whats,...

Confused by the rapid pace of music technology, and perhaps a little threatened by it all? Relax. This book will explain, simply and briefly, the whats, hows, and whys of it all. You'll be provided with a basic grasp of the most important equipment...

This is the Spanish edition of the best-selling MIDI reference. What is MIDI, what can it do, and where did that name come from? This book will answer your questions and give you the knowledge you need to know! DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPages:...