Good Recording Books/manuals?

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Hi, I have CubasisVST, and N-Track Studio. I play several instruments, have all of the instruments I want to record with, I really enjoy recording, the only problem is that I suck at it. If anyone could recommend any good books or manuals for these 2 programs or just home recording in general, please tell me. I've written up good riffs and leads, bass lines, and drums, and I just need to learn to record nicely. Please help. Thanks.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/s...ing&bq=1/ref=aps_more_b_1/102-5930033-3003320

1) Start recording.
2) Get a beginner's level book so you know how to ask the right questions. Something like the Musician's Guide to Home Recording. Very basic but informative enough.
3) Keep recording.
4) Go subscribe to Tape Op magazine. It's 100% free. http://www.tapeop.com
5) Keep recording.
6) Ask many questions on the BBS.
7) Keep recording.
8) Buy a more advanced book that covers the topics you are most interested in. I like Paul White of Sound on Sound...he's an effective enough writer in this field and has published several books.
9) Keep recording.
10) Ask many questions on the BBS.
11) Keep recording.
12) Repeat steps 9 - 12.

That's the best advice I can give you.

Utilize this BBS as much as possible. There is no better resource for beginners/intermediates anywhere on the net...or anywhere period. Don't limit your questions to the n-Track forum either. 99.9% of all recording questions are completely independant of what you're actually using to record. In fact, a lot of the questions in this forum don't really belong here.

Good luck to ya!

Slackmaster 2000
 
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I agree.

I started with a Tascam 414 a year or so ago and through trial and error, gradually figured out how to take advantage of its features. Lately I've moved into the digital fray via n-Track. Along this relatively short road, I've encountered many frustrations but I've always resolved problems (so far) by staying with it. Ask stupid questions, surf the net (this forum is invaluable), read manuals, blah blah blah. Along the way you'll begin to acquire a feel for the art of multi-tracking and musical creation in general (regardless of the product used). I feel as though I'm only getting started (which really I am). The main thing I worry about these days is the evolution of musical ideas into end results.

Obviously I'm rambling - bottom line: roll up your sleeves and dig in.
 
i'm able

the thing is i'm able to record and all, I just don't know how to use effects or edit. The only things I can do is ajust volume, make the transitions halfway ok, and ajust time signatures, tempos. Please if someone could suggest any camps, or a book for this, that'd be raw. I'm not a beginner, however I don't know much.
 
Did you print out the n-track manual from their web site?

Peace
Joe
 
Quite a bit of what you read out there is going to tell you up front - worry about getting great sound and great performances first, then think about effects later.

Probably the biggest hurdle for a beginner is to build up your vocabulary. Once you understand what people are talking about, you can hear it in the back of your head.

Developing critical listening is also helpful if you already haven't done so. I worked as a sound engineer and designer in college theater. Once I learned the basics, I started listening to *everything* differently. I picked up panning, extra reverb, tiny little parts of songs crammed waaaay in the background.

And have fun! How cool is it that you can write and record your own Sgt. Pepper's in your bedroom? It's like homebrewing beer. Yeah, it might not taste exactly like Guiness, but it'll still be pretty good, and it'll be yours.
 
soulman, couldn't agree more

hey man, soulman, I couldn't agree with you more. I started mixing a few months ago, but I always have problems with understanding the vocabulary, and how to use the effects. I guess i'm not much of a physics person =). peace.
 
2 Essential-reading Books....

...Modern Recording Techniques, by Huber and Runstein
This is an audio school standard.

...Behind The Glass, by Howard Massey
This one gives you great insight into current production/engineering practices.

Bruce
 
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