The Secrets Of House Music Production

A guide to producing cutting-edge house music, covering making beats, drum sounds, basslines, remixes, instrumentals, FX, and more. Includes a CD with more than 300 audio samples.

The Secrets of Dance Music Production pulls together all you need to take a mix from concept to club-ready master whether you make house or techno, 2-step or D&B, EDM or trance. Studio fundamentals: Synthesis and sampling; studio setup and monitor placement; EQ, ambience and compression all covered in detailed 101-style guides. The golden rules of mixing: Learn how the pros get loud, defined and dynamic mixes stacked with interest and energy. Essential techniques: Layering, frequency bracketing, lo-fi processing, bass splitting, vocal production, mastering... It's all inside. Up your writing chops: Compose inspired bass and toplines with kick-starter approaches to voicing, arpeggios, syncopation, killer chord progressions and more. Bigger beats: 50+ pages of rhythm-making insight. Masterclasses in drum sound design, transient shaping, swing crafting and ghost placement plus 30+ beats broken down. Get that sound: From vintage arps to supersize FX; ripping Reese basslines to stacked EDM leads; ethereal soundscapes to deep house keys - dozens of sounds built from the ground up in media-rich walkthroughs.

Whatever your level of experience, the Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques and practical examples to help you achieve professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer, this book offers a comprehensive approach to music production, including knowledge of the tools, equipment and different dance genres. Get more advice and resources from the books official website, www.dancemusicproduction.com. * Included in the new edition are sections on recording instruments alongside new chapters covering more dance music genres. * Examines all aspects of music production, from sound design, compression & effect to mixing & mastering to publishing & promoting, to help you become a better producer. * The companion CD provides sample and example tracks, demonstrating the techniques used in the book.

Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 160 famous names, this entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process. On the way, you'll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and "fairy dust" effects. User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while chapter summaries and assignments are perfect for school and college use. ▪ Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics which give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks which protect you from all the biggest rookie mistakes. ▪ Find out where you don't need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count. ▪ Pick up tricks and tips from leading-edge engineers working on today's multi-platinum hits, including Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Michael Brauer, Dylan "3D" Dresdow, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Noah "50" Shebib, Mark "Spike" Stent, DJ Swivel, Phil Tan, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more... Now extensively expanded and updated, including new sections on mix-buss processing, mastering, and the latest advances in plug-in technology.

The Music Producer's Handbook, Second Edition reveals the secrets to becoming a music producer and producing just about any kind of project in any genre of music. Among the topics covered are the producer's multiple responsibilities and all the elements involved in a typical production, including budgeting, contracts, selecting the studio and engineer, hiring session musicians, and even getting paid. Unlike other books on production, The Music Producer's Handbook also covers the true mechanics of production, from analyzing, troubleshooting, and fixing a song that isn't working to getting the best performance and sound out of a band or vocalist. In addition, Bobby Owsinski tackles what may be the toughest part of being a producer – being a diplomat, a confidant, and an amateur psychologist all at once. This edition also includes new chapters on self-production, small studio production, and how the new songwriter-producer and engineer-producer hybrids make money in our new digital music world. It also features several new interviews with some of the best-selling producers from different musical genres, who offer advice on getting started, getting paid, and making hits. Packed with inside information and including exclusive online media, The Music Producer's Handbook, Second Edition provides invaluable tools and advice that will help beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Item includes online resource.

Thirty years after The Beatles split up, the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrrison and Starkey lives on. What exactly were the magical ingredients of those legendary songs? Why are they still so influential for today's bands? This ground-breaking book sets out to explore The Beatles' songwriting techniques in a clear and readable style. It is aimed not only at musicians but anyone who has ever enjoyed the work of one of the most productive and successful songwriting parterships of the 20th Century. Author Dominic Pedler explores the chord sequences, melodies, harmonies, rhythms and structures of The Beatles' self-penned songs, while challenging readers to enhance their appreciation of the lyrics themselves with reference to the musical context. Throughout the book the printed music and lyrics of The Beatles' songs appear alongside the text, illustrating the author's explanations. The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles is an essential addition to Beatles literature - a new and perceptive analysis of both the music and the lyrics written and performed by what Paul McCartney still calls 'a really good, tight little band'.

Finally revealed: the best-kept mixing secrets for EDM music production Only if you’re lucky, it will take years if not decades to figure out how to create high quality Electronic Dance Music. However, most people will never get to that point. I’ve seen one too many producers drop out despite giving it their all. Just like them, you may be frustrated and annoyed to get your songs sound at least somewhat professional. Maybe any of this sounds familiar? “No matter what I do, my tracks always end up soft and quiet.” “How the heck do I make my songs sound professional?” “There are so many knobs and effects. How on earth do I find the best results?” “How do I throw different instruments together without messing up my mix?” “I’ve tried everything, and I don’t know what to do anymore.” How to sound like your favorite EDM artist What if I told you bluntly that all these years you have wasted your time and effort? All you ever need are the right strategies. That’s why today, the most powerful production and mixing secrets are now out for grabs. If applied correctly, your songs will sound exactly like top tier artists, such as Armin van Buuren, Headhunterz, or Afrojack. Get FAST results with the mixing secrets of the pros Just arrived, Mixing EDM Music shares groundbreaking information that has never been revealed before. It will shine new light on creating EDM music and will take your songs to a level you never thought possible. Together with private cheat-sheets and highly effective techniques, you will discover the best-kept mixing secrets of the pros and soon join them. The book is carefully crafted to get FAST results and to make all techniques EASY to understand. So, no more complexity, no more struggling, and no more fiddling with buttons until dawn. With Mixing EDM Music you will - Confuse people into thinking your tracks are made by famous artists. - Find out why you're using the wrong samples and many more mixing mistakes you must avoid. - Save a ton of money because you DON’T need expensive hardware or fancy software. - Get private cheat-sheets and discover highly effective mixing techniques. - Make loud, clean and powerful songs effortlessly. - Stop wasting precious time and money on 4-figure mixing courses. As a matter of fact, you will ONLY need a D.A.W. and a handful of plugins, like an equalizer and reverb, to achieve incredible results. Make mind-blowing EDM songs on your computer Mixing EDM Music is the long-awaited successor to the well-known EDM Mixing Guide. It will reveal all crucial mixing strategies in much more detail. But that’s not all. For each EDM instrument you will also get unique guidelines from the author. Whether you produce trance, house or hardstyle, these guidelines will work instantly for any popular EDM subgenre. What you will learn from Mixing EDM Music - How to mix the EDM instruments perfectly, such as kickdrums, leads and basses. - How to use reverb like a boss. - How to make your music incredibly loud, fresh, wide & full. - How to sound downright impressive without barely even trying. The mixing and mastering shortcut for EDM music production Once you understand how to make amazing mixes; your music will never be the same. While the guide is currently still available, don’t miss out and secure your copy by clicking the button on this page. As a special bonus, the book comes with a hand-crafted EDM sample pack. This will immediately give your songs an undeniable quality boost. You will find a download link inside. Now, let’s crank up your mix!