Music Production and Engineering: Books

Recording and Mixing Drums by Al Schmitt; James Pace (Associate Editor, (various roles)); Chuck Ainlay; Ed Cherney; Elliot Scheiner; Frank Filipetti; George Massenburg (Introduction by, Photographer); Niko Bolas; Bill Gibson (Editor, Illustrator, Photographer); Don Was (Foreword by)

Step by Step Mixing by James Wasem (Editor); Bjorgvin Benediktsson

Song Mixing Secrets by John Rogers

The Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Reference Handbook by Karl Pedersen; Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard

Mixing a Musical by Shannon Slaton

Secrets of Dance Music Production by David Felton

Ambisonics by Franz Zotter; Matthias Frank

Mixing in Dolby Atmos : #2 using Pro Tools by Edgar Rothermich

Mic It! by Ian Corbett

Mixing in Dolby Atmos how it works #1 by Edgar Rothermich

Audio Production Worktext by Samuel J. Sauls; Craig A. Stark This is an excellent introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work. The new edition is updated throughout and features new sections on mobile technology, audio editing apps and software, and digital editing, as well as updated graphics and expanded content on portable digital audio players. Features a worktext/website format tailored for both students and teachers, offering a solid foundation for anyone who wishes to know more about radio/audio equipment and production techniques.

Beep to Boom by Simon N. Goodwin Drawing on decades of experience, Beep to Boom: The Development of Advanced Runtime Sound Systems for Games and Extended Realityis a rigorous, comprehensive guide to interactive audio runtime systems. Packed with practical examples and insights, the book explains each component of these complex geometries of sound. Using practical, lowest-common-denominator techniques, Goodwin covers soundfield creation across a range of platforms from phones to VR gaming consoles. Whether creating an audio system from scratch or building on existing frameworks, the book also explains costs, benefits and priorities. In the dynamic simulated world of games and extended reality, interactive audio can now consider every intricacy of real-world sound. This book explains how and why to tame it enjoyably.

Virtual Music by Shara Rambarran

Get More Fans by Jesse Cannon; Todd Thomas

Industry by William Robin

Dissecting the digital dollar : the streaming music business discussed and explained by Chris Cooke

Behind the Boards II by Jake Brown

The Music Producer's Survival Guide by Brian M. Jackson

Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Klein

This Business of Music by M. William Krasilovsky; Sidney Shemel; John M. Gross (Contribution by); Jonathan S. Feinstein (Contribution by)

Gender in Music Production by Russ Hepworth-Sawyer (Editor); Jay Hodgson (Editor); Liesl King (Editor); Mark Marrington (Editor) The field of music production has for many years been regarded as male-dominated. Despite growing acknowledgement of this fact, and some evidence of diversification, it is clear that gender representation on the whole remains quite unbalanced. Gender in Music Production brings together industry leaders, practitioners, and academics to present and analyze the situation of gender within the wider context of music production as well as to propose potential directions for the future of the field. This much-anticipated volume explores a wide range of topics, covering historical and contextual perspectives on women in the industry, interviews, case studies, individual position pieces, as well as informed analysis of current challenges and opportunities for change. Ground-breaking in its synthesis of perspectives, Gender in Music Production offers a broadly considered and thought-provoking resource for professionals, students, and researchers working in the field of music production today.

How Music Dies (or Lives) by Ian Brennan; Corin Tucker (Foreword by) All recordings document life, arising from a specific time and place, and if that place is artificial, the results will be as well. Culled from a lifetime of learning through failure and designed to provoke thought and inspiration for artists in every medium, How Music Dies (or Lives) is a virtual how-to manual for those on a quest for authenticity in an age of airbrushed and Auto-Tuned so-called "artists." Author and Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan chronicles his own journeys to find new and ancient sounds, textured voices, and nonmalleable songs, and he presents readers with an intricate look at our technological society. His concise prose covers topics such as: *The damages of colonization in generalizing distinctive variations *The need for imperfection *The gaps between manufacturing and invention *The saturation of music in everyday life This guide serves those who ask themselves, "What's wrong with our culture?" Along with possible answers are lessons in using the microphone as a telescope, hearing the earth as an echo, and appreciating the value of democratizing voices. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Record label marketing strategies by Scott Orr

Dilla Time by Dan Charnas

Al Schmitt on the Record by Al Schmitt; Maureen Droney (As told to); Sir Paul McCartney (Foreword by)

Anything for a Hit by Dorothy Carvello

The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer by Curtiss King

Sam Phillips: the Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll by Peter Guralnick

Sing to Me by L. A. Reid

Ralph Peer and the Making of Popular Roots Music by Barry Mazor

Hitmaker by Tommy Mottola; Cal Fussman (As told to)