cellardweller
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What would be the best book for a newbie to recording to buy?
I've found a few lists, but what would be the top three?
I've found a few lists, but what would be the top three?
tjohnston
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Homerecording for dummies was a little too vauge. I think the best thing is to go to studiocovers.com and read every single article.
The best book Ive ever read was called Behind the Glass. Its about producers and all the different things they do.
The best book Ive ever read was called Behind the Glass. Its about producers and all the different things they do.
Garry Sharp
Lost Cause
Not by any means a bible, and of little help on the technical side of things, but I find Behind the Glass, a series of interviews with engineers and producers edited by Howard Massey, a fascinating read. Most of them are asked, and make interesting comments, about home rec'ers so it's not all just super hi-end pro stuff.
Also interesting how different people flat out contradict each other, so there is no one "right" way. There are plenty of ideas we humble homies can try - different ways of miking cabs, for example, and George Martin is interesting on Lennon's approach to mic's, which you could try at home. Also some good points on what you can and cannot achieve in a home studio (hi Bruce).
I think it would make a list of three as an inspirational and easier to read balance to two more technical books, which I am sure would need to include Bob Katz but I wouldn't know because after six weeks Amazon still don't want me to read it
Also interesting how different people flat out contradict each other, so there is no one "right" way. There are plenty of ideas we humble homies can try - different ways of miking cabs, for example, and George Martin is interesting on Lennon's approach to mic's, which you could try at home. Also some good points on what you can and cannot achieve in a home studio (hi Bruce).
I think it would make a list of three as an inspirational and easier to read balance to two more technical books, which I am sure would need to include Bob Katz but I wouldn't know because after six weeks Amazon still don't want me to read it
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kylen
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I have this guy out all the time when I'm doing my garage stuff. I'll try something, read a little, try something else, use it as a reference and lookup:
Sound Reinforcement Handbook
by Gary Davis, Ralph Jones
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t..._books_5/002-4609210-7984827?v=glance&s=books
It's the first one that comes to mind anyway. I have a couple of others at home that are good too for more of a step by step approach to home recording. I'll try and find them if I don't see them listed after a while.
I guess it depends how much of a newbie you are and what topics interest you. Amazon usually lists the table of contents so you can see what topics are discussed. There are also newbie forums to search thru on most sites, I think there's one here too...
kylen
Sound Reinforcement Handbook
by Gary Davis, Ralph Jones
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t..._books_5/002-4609210-7984827?v=glance&s=books
It's the first one that comes to mind anyway. I have a couple of others at home that are good too for more of a step by step approach to home recording. I'll try and find them if I don't see them listed after a while.
I guess it depends how much of a newbie you are and what topics interest you. Amazon usually lists the table of contents so you can see what topics are discussed. There are also newbie forums to search thru on most sites, I think there's one here too...
kylen
Jblount
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Why dont we write a bible? We could all input our most trusted methods and ideas. The homerecording.com bible! Newbs could get valuable faq answered, and gain knowledgable advice.
cellardweller
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That'd be swell. Unfortunately, I'm pretty green still, a newb. I know nothing, and it seems all I knew previously I have to unlearn. You have my emotional support in such an endeavor though!
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grinder
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tjohnston said:
Studio covers has been down for a couple months.Too bad, it's a cool site.
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mallcore pop
Hard Nipples!!!
In the beginning there was a sound.
The Impulse Modeler observed the sound as it made its way across the newly formed universe, and He knew that the sound could not continue forever.
And He decided to Record the sound. . .
The Impulse Modeler observed the sound as it made its way across the newly formed universe, and He knew that the sound could not continue forever.
And He decided to Record the sound. . .
Middleman
Professional Amateur
"The Mixing Engineers Handbook" for learning how to track and what the pros do.
Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science
by Bob Katz
Every issue of Mix Magazine you can put your hands on.
http://www.tapeop.com/
http://www.recordingeq.com/
Go here and read all of the sticky information:
http://recpit.prosoundweb.com/viewforum.php?f=8
Once you finish all this I will test you and assign your next lesson. That should be in about 6-12 months.
Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science
by Bob Katz
Every issue of Mix Magazine you can put your hands on.
http://www.tapeop.com/
http://www.recordingeq.com/
Go here and read all of the sticky information:
http://recpit.prosoundweb.com/viewforum.php?f=8
Once you finish all this I will test you and assign your next lesson. That should be in about 6-12 months.
cellardweller
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Stop it, you're giving me performance anxiety...
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rguagenti
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Go Here.
http://www.computermusic.co.uk/tutorial/features.asp
I've gleaned alot from these tutorials. They are in plain English.
But......this place right here is still the best. Personalized help when you need it, with fairly quick response time. There are a lot of helpful people on this board and your specific questions will be answered within a day. Sometimes within minutes, but that's my experience.
http://www.computermusic.co.uk/tutorial/features.asp
I've gleaned alot from these tutorials. They are in plain English.
But......this place right here is still the best. Personalized help when you need it, with fairly quick response time. There are a lot of helpful people on this board and your specific questions will be answered within a day. Sometimes within minutes, but that's my experience.
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ryanlikestorock
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=sr_8_1/002-1984827-5449647?v=glance&n=507846
I think this is the one I read when I was 14 or 15. It was really good.
I think this is the one I read when I was 14 or 15. It was really good.
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ryanlikestorock
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=sr_8_1/002-1984827-5449647?v=glance&n=507846
I think this is the one I read when I was 14 or 15. It was really good.
I think this is the one I read when I was 14 or 15. It was really good.
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