Music engineering : the electronics of playing and recording / Richard Brice.

Author
Brice, Richard [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
2nd ed.
Published/​Created
Oxford ; Burlington, MA : Newnes, 2001.
Description
xviii, 481 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

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      Summary note
      Music Engineering is a hands-on guide to the practical aspects of electric and electronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guide for anyone using, choosing, designing or studying the technology of modern music. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the real life demands of playing and recording, and illustrated with references to well known classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks to the ingenuity of the engineer as well as the musician. In addition, an accompanying free audio CD contains over 50 specially chosen tracks, provides practical demonstrations of the effects and techniques described in the book. Written by a music enthusiast and electronic engineer, this book covers the electronics and physics of the subject as well as the more subjective aspects. The second edition includes an updated Digital section including MPEG3 and fact sheets at the end of each chapter to summarise the key electronics and science. AIn addition to instruments and recording technology, this book covers essential kit such as microphones, sequencers, amplifiers and loudspeakers. Discover the potential of electronics and computers to transform your performances and recordings Develop an understanding of the engineering behind state of the art instruments, amplifiers and recording equipment A FREE CD-ROM completes the package with over 50 tracks providing practical demonstrations of the effects and techniques described in the book.
      Notes
      • The accompanying audio CD has 55 tracks which illustrate the effects and techniques described in the book.
      • Includes index.
      Bibliographic references
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
      Contents
      • Jilted generation : science and sensibility
      • Good vibrations : the nature of sound
      • Stand by me : microphones and their applications
      • Message in a bottle : valve technology
      • Roll over Beethoven : electric instruments
      • Wild thing : electronic effects
      • Pet sounds : electronic synthesis
      • Silver machine : sequencers and MIDI
      • Got to get you into my life : sound recording
      • Bits 'n' pieces : digital audio
      • Space odyssey : stereo and spatial sound
      • Let's stick together : recording consoles
      • Unchained melody : amplifiers
      • Shout : Loudspeakers
      • Synchronicity : video and synchronisation.
      ISBN
      • 0750650400 ((paperback))
      • 9780750650403 ((paperback))
      LCCN
      2005278535
      OCLC
      60767153
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