TEXTBOOKS for
Audio Software Courses

Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A Practical Guide to Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, and Cubase, 2nd Edition
Andrea Pejrolo
ISBN: 978-0-240-52216-6

Student composers and producers need to be able to master and program all of the sequencers to have an edge on the competition. It is crucial to be comfortable with them to expand  work opportunity and take advantage of the specific features that are available to a particular application. Techniques are divided into basic, intermediate and advanced sections, allowing readers with different levels of expertise to access the book at the level appropriate for them. The advice covered includes groove quantizing, sound layering, tap tempo, creative meter and tempo changes, advanced use of plug-in automation and advanced mixing. The accompanying website includes examples of arrangements and techniques showing, for example, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to fix them when they occur... [more]

Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing, and Mixing
Mike Collins
ISBN: 978-0-240-52248-7

Prepare yourself to be a great producer when using Pro Tools in your studio. Pro Tools 9 for Music Production is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users, providing you with all the vital skills you need to know. Covering both the Pro Tools HD and LE this book is extensively illustrated in color and packed with time saving hints and tips, it is a great reference to keep on hand as a constant source of information. Detailed chapters on the user interface, the MIDI and scoring features, recording, editing, signal processing and mixing blend essential knowledge with tutorials and practical examples from actual recordings.... [more]

Logic Pro 9: Audio and Music Production
Mark Cousins
Russ Hepworth-Sawyer
ISBN: 978-0-240-52193-0

From initial track laying through to mixing, sound design, and mastering Mark Cousins and Russ Hepworth- Sawyer bring you Logic Pro 9. By Highlighting the relevant parts of each application they take you through every step of the music creation and production process giving you all the tips, tutorials and tricks that pros use to create perfect recordings. The book has full color screen shots illustrating the tools, functions and the new look of Logic Pro 9, and the companion website has audio samples and loops. Logic Pro 9 covers more than just the software it will help you make the most out of every recording session, and will Illuminate and inspire you creative and sonic endeavors! ... [more]

Pro Tools for Film and Video
Dale Angell
ISBN: 978-0-240-52077-3

This step-by-step guide for editing sound to picture using Pro Tools starts by explaining the Pro Tools systems and covers all key audio topics, including equipment, sound, music, effects, output and mixing tools, to give users the skills needed to work on any project from big budget feature film to amateur DV video in mono, stereo or surround sound.
Clearly set out and thorough in coverage, the book takes a practical real world approach, a live 35mm film project runs through the chapters illustrating how different functions are added to a film providing the real detail of how to apply it to an edit. Extensively illustrated in color and packed with time-saving hints and tips, the companion website, http://booksite.focalpress.com/Angell., contains the various Pro Tools sessions of the project film as it moves through audio editing, ADR, mixing and final 35mm release prints....[more]