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Multitrack Recording For Musicians book

I just checked the Multitrack Recording For Musicians book by Brent Hurtig, on Amazon.com. It's hard to find, and they say it will take 3-4 weeks, and they charge more than list price to cover the cost of looking for a copy. I looked at some of the other books and found one that looked very good for me... read the table of contents and they have sample pages. It's titled Musicians Guide To HomeRecording:How To Make Great Recordings At Home. I liked the approach they take, and it seemed like it would be a good first book for beginners like me.

The first chapter is The Off/on switch..

Jerry
 
Razz as time goes by,let us know what you think of your new Zoom recorder-I've been looking at the specs lately and one thing that impresses me to no end about the unit is that it is apparently the only instrument of it's kind(in it's class too) that has touch sensitive drum pads on the face of the machine.That and Zoom doesn't do that stupid "split-channel" caper like the
Korg D1200 CD.
Here is another link you can try for the book:

http://www.redskybooks.net/cgi-bin/rsb455/002432.html

I could have sworn at one time this book was available as an updated edition somewhere.Check out you local used book stores-sometimes you can get lucky.

Good luck with your recording endeavors and remember to have fun while you're at it!
 
Razzgospel said:
Imagine for a minute that you just bought an 8-track Zoom MRS-1266 recorder with built in mixer and CD burner and that your are an electronic illiterate. Disturbing, isn't it? Imagine that you aren't seeking to understand all the intricacies of a professional recording studio.. that you're just trying to seek a better grasp on some of the terms and principles involved, in a user-friendly book. Imagine that you have an AT4047 microphone and are just learning how to use this contraption. If you wanted one book that was the best introduction to home recording, which one would you buy? For those of you who are real professionals, it may be hard to revert to the novice level for a moment, or accept that someone doesn't eventually want to have a professional studio. But, if you don't mind.... step back in time with me to the days when you were confused and bewildered.

Any suggestions for a book, so I don't have to keep bugging everyone in here?

Jerry
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im just kidding...

check the internet.. www.homerecording.com of course is cool and also the FAQ at http://www.phys.tue.nl/people/etimmerman/RecordingFAQ.html
 
Laughing is good for the sinuses

You just gave me a thigh-slapping laugh, reading your posting, Dave. That'll last me for the rest of the day!

Jerry
 
Nobody asked what you are recording, or at least I did not see it though I admit to not having read every word above. One suggestion that I got from this forum was to listen to musci that sounds like what you are trying to do next to your recording. See if they sound similar. If not, what is the difference. This will almost certainly lead to towards asking specific questions that you can post here.

Another good tip I read in a recording type magazine, well not exactly a tip but someone else's method, was to learn every nuance of the equipment you are using. Study the manuals, know how everything works.

My opinion on books about the subject is this. No one book will tell you everything you need or want to know. Before spending you hard earned money, know what you are looking for. That means, for instance, if you are attempting to utilize a built in compressor, you will need to find some writings on compressors and how they work. Check the internet first you may be surprised to learn that everything you need to know is already there for free.

Maybe then you will need to know about leveling. Again, same theory as with the Compressor. As you go on, you will get a feel for how things work and will be better equiped to narrow you questions down and focus you questions. This will result in better questions, better answers and, therefore, better knowledge and usage of the recording medium.

So, you see, this is very much a trial and error field and books are only as small part of
 
A little a This, A Little a that

Thanks, Jerrry W. All good advice. I'm doing some reading... the manual for my recorder first, but also a couple of introductory books on home recording. Just as importantly, I think, I'm trying out the equipment. And, I value the comments that I get in here... the ones that I can at least understand.

I play electric guitar, play finger-picking style as I learned acoustic guitar (my primary instrument) for an acoustic blues guitarist. I'll be recording my black gospel quartet, and who of the other guys have no experience in a studio. I've recorded four albums on my own in a variety of studio settings, so I at least have some idea what is involved. The fourth man in my group has had very limited studio experience, so it will be a learning experience from both sides..

Most of the music we love was recorded in monaural in the 30's-50's, so it shouldn't be hard to improve on the sound..

I'm just doing my first recording and will learn as much from mistakes as successes. And I will have more focused questions as I learn more. Not like the kids who used to send letters in to me and ask.. "I'm doing a science paper... tell me everything that you know about the universe."

Jerry R
 
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