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Hal Leonard Books has published Mixing & Mastering with Cubase, a book by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth.

Cubase provides the user with many more tracks than bands from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s ever had at their disposal. Many iconic records were produced on 2-, 3-, and 4-track recorders, whereas the track count of Cubase 6 is limited only by the power of the host computer. After the tracks have been recorded, they must be mixed and mastered to sound polished and professional. But for the new user, the processes of editing, adding effects, EQ, mixing, and mastering can be challenging.

Mixing and Mastering with Cubase was written with the new user in mind. It starts by teaching you how to manipulate all the tracks and events in the Cubase Event Window. You’ll learn how to use volume and pan controls to create depth and audibility, add EQ to help every track sit in the mix, and add effects such as compression and reverb to produce smooth and polished results. Finally, you’ll learn how to add mastering treatments for a punchy, shiny, and loud mix that will compete with the pros. In the end, you might know the project was mixed and mastered in your home, but no one else has to.

Cubase has been used to create countless hit records. With what you learn in this book and a little luck and hard work, yours could certainly be next.

The book is available from Hal Leonard for $16.99 USD.

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Hal Leonard Books has announced it has published Logic Pro for Recording Engineers and Producers by Dot Bustelo.

This Quick Pro guide is designed to help engineers and producers who are already proficient in another DAW software platform, make the transition to Logic Pro. Text, illustrations, and examples are geared toward demonstrating the creative, practical, and technical benefits provided by Apple in this well-developed application. Everything in this book is to instruct someone who is already somewhat proficient in the modern recording world on how to use this powerfully exciting and creatively conceived software tool. Whether you’re an active engineer/producer, or someone who just wants to go deeper into Logic Pro, this Quick Pro Guide is written specifically for you!

Dot Bustelo’s signature approach to teaching Logic has been sought out by musicians and recording engineers working in every musical genre. She has helped them – and through this book will help you – learn many of the tips, tricks, and insider techniques that have propelled Logic Pro to its industry-leading status as the best tool for unleashing creativity in recording and producing. In Logic Pro for Recording Engineers and Producers, Dot provides the highly effective methodology for creating in Logic Pro that she has shared with countless high-profile and Grammy Award-winning producers and engineers. Here’s just a sampling of what some of music’s most successful artists say about Dot’s approach to Logic:

Phil Tan, multi-Grammy-winning engineer for Rihanna, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and many more: “I think the book will be very helpful to guys like me, who see the benefits of being bilingual in Pro Tools and Logic… the right-to-the-point approach makes it easy to read and should get the reader going in Logic quickly and without fuss.”

James Valentine, Maroon 5: “Dot was the first one to introduce me to Logic… She knows this software inside and out, and she breaks everything down in an easy-to-understand way. And she knows the best insider techniques that will make your recording more efficient and creative.”

Nathanial Motte, 3OH!3: “Dot has shown me tricks in Logic that have opened creative doors that I didn’t even know existed.”

The book is available to purchase for $16.99 USD.

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Hal Leonard Books has published Zen and the Art of Producing by Mixerman.

Following the popular Zen and the Art of Mixing, this new book provides valuable insights for both neophyte and veteran alike. Mixerman reveals all that goes into the most coveted job in record-making – producing.

In his signature style, Mixerman provides us a comprehensive blueprint for all that the job entails – from the organizational discipline needed to run a successful recording session, to the visionary leadership required to inspire great performances. As Mixerman points out, “It doesn’t matter if you’re producing a country album or a hard-rock album: the goal is to communicate with the audience in a manner they understand.”

“This book addresses the actual task of producing brilliantly. I wish every young artist and engineer I’ve worked with had read it!” – Bob Olhsson (Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye)

“Producing a record, and doing it well, is crucially important, insanely difficult, maddeningly subtle and exquisitely complex. And all of that is to be found in this book.” – William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, The Fixx)

“Informative and entertaining, this is a book that any ‘wanna be producer’ (and several established producers) should keep in their racks to constantly use as reference.” – Ron Saint German (Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, Living Colour)

“The production equivalent of a Kama Sutra for the double-jointed.” – Aardvark (Johnny Reed, Ren and Stimpy, Byron)

Zen and the Art of Producing is a fun-to-read guide that teaches you everything from team building and the necessary social skills, to how to pick successful projects and deal with the mechanics and the money side in an ever-changing industry.

The book is available to purchase for $24.99 USD.

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PreSonus has announced the release of new books about Studio One by two highly respected music-industry publishing companies.

Alfred Publishing was first up with its new volume, Teach Yourself Studio One Version 2.0, by David Terry. A followup on the company’s earlier book about Studio One 1.x, this book is focused on getting you started and also serves as a refresher for those with some knowledge of the program. The book includes a DVD with more than 75 minutes of instructional video. It won Music Inc. magazine’s “Best in Show” award at the 2012 Winter NAMM show. It lists for $19.95 and is available here.

For those who want a more in-depth book that includes the advanced features of Studio One Professional 2, Hal Leonard Books is offering Power Tools for Studio One 2, vol. 1, by Larry the O. The first in a two-volume set, the 320-page book includes a DVD-ROM packed with video and lists for $39.99. However, from now through September 15, 2012, U.S. customers can receive 35% off when ordering from musicdispatch.com by entering promo code ONE2 at checkout.

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Hal Leonard Books has published The Power in Cubase by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth.

This comprehensive, thoughtful, and engaging guide is written to help the new user master the ins and outs of Cubase.

Consider this: Cubase is a program that will turn your computer into a complete recording studio. That is, Cubase can create virtually every button, knob, switch, and fader found in a “real” studio, including a few components that don’t exist in the hardware realm. Imagine the challenge of sitting at a large mixing desk and being expected to use all that technology to produce professional recordings. Well, by installing Cubase on your computer, that’s exactly what you’ve expected of yourself. Knowing how daunting that task sounds, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, if not disillusioned.

The Power in Cubase: Tracking Audio, MIDI, and Virtual Instruments will help you get started so that you can use Cubase to your full benefit. It is specifically written to allow a new user to quickly get started with Cubase while avoiding a myriad of pitfalls. First, you’ll learn the process of installation and proper studio configuration. Next, you’ll learn the foundations of rudimentary Cubase operations. You’ll also learn how to avoid common mistakes that can ruin a recording. Finally, you’ll learn how to properly record MIDI, instrument, and audio tracks. Whether they’re your own tracks or those of a client, you’ll achieve recordings in your own home or project studio that were recently considered unobtainable without a big studio. And you’ll discover Cubase is easier to learn than you may have expected.

The book is available for $16.99 USD.

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Hal Leonard has announced it has published Tracking Instruments & Vocals with Pro Tools, a book by Glenn Lorbecki.

Pro Tools is Avid’s powerful DAW platform, and it’s everywhere, from home studios and laptops to the biggest studios and tracking sessions in the world. Whether you’re new to Pro Tools or a veteran user, you’ll find the latest release of PT9 to be a powerful production system and a dramatic departure from previous versions. Tracking Vocals and Instruments with Pro Tools is an indispensable guide to getting the most out of your music and your PT rig. Multiplatinum engineer/producer GlennLorbecki shows you step by step how to record vocals and a wide array of musical instruments.

You will learn production and editing techniques that will improve the sound of your recordings and simplify mixing. Real-world examples show how expert engineers use PT to create stunning recordings.

This is the most potent version of Pro Tools yet, and given its high-tech enhancements in connectivity, functionality, and session portability, users need a practical guide to get up and running quickly and efficiently. The Quick Pro Series cuts to the chase and gives you the best of Pro Tools at your fingertips, with plenty of sessions, audio examples and video assistance to guide you along the way.

The book is available to purchase for $16.99 USD.

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