Sound FX : unlocking the creative potential of recording studio effects / Alexander U. Case.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Case, Alexander U.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sound--Recording and reproducing.

Sound.

Sound studios.

Music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (433 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

FX introduces today's up and coming musician to the fantastic creative potential of the most popular instrument today- the home studio. Explaining the basic and advanced signal processing techniques used in professional music production (EQ, compression, delay, reverb etc), using real world popular music examples and an emphasis on the perceptual results and musical value of these effects, FX teaches the Recording Musician how to achieve professional production standards and maximise their creative potential. The accompanying website www.soundfx-companio

Contents:

Sound FX Unlocking the Creative Potential of Recording Studio Effects; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Section 1:Sound - Signals, Systems, and Sensation; Chapter 1:Audio Waveform; 1.1 Medium; 1.2 Amplitude versus Time; 1.2.1 Amplitude Confusions; 1.2.2 Time Implications; 1.3 Amplitude versus Distance; 1.4 Amplitude versus Frequency; 1.5 Complex Waves; 1.5.1 Square Waves; 1.5.2 Sawtooth Waves; 1.5.3 Triangle Waves; 1.6 Decibel; 1.6.1 Logarithm; 1.6.2 Ratios; 1.6.3 References; 1.6.4 Zero Decibels; 1.6.5 Negative Decibels; 1.7 Dynamic Range; 1.8 Sound Misconceptions

1.8.1 Mistaking the Message for the Medium1.8.2 Don't Picture These Sketches; Chapter 2:Signal Flow; 2.1 Types of Sessions; 2.1.1 Basics; 2.1.2 Overdubs; 2.1.3 Mixdown; 2.1.4 Live to Two; 2.2 Console Signal Flow; 2.2.1 Channel Path; 2.2.2 Monitor Path; 2.2.3 Split Console; 2.2.4 In-Line Console; 2.3 Outboard Signal Flow; 2.3.1 Parallel and Serial Processing; 2.3.2 Effects Send; 2.3.3 Insert; 2.4 FX Decision Making; 2.4.1 FX Procrastination; 2.4.2 FX Assertion; 2.4.3 FX Undo; 2.4.4 FX Innovation; Chapter 3:Perception; 3.1 Preconscious Listening; 3.2 Audible Sound; 3.2.1 Masking

3.2.2 Masking Reduction3.3 Wishful Listening; Section 2:Amplitude Effects; Chapter 4:Distortion; 4.1 Distortion of Amplitude; 4.1.1 Harmonic Distortion; 4.1.2 Intermodulation Distortion; 4.2 Sources of Distortion; 4.3 Motivations for Distortion; 4.4 Distortion Dos and Don'ts; 4.5 Selected Discography; Chapter 5:Equalization; 5.1 Spectral Modifi cation; 5.2 Parameters for Spectral Modification; 5.2.1 Frequency Select; 5.2.2 Cut/Boost; 5.2.3 Q; 5.2.4 Multiband EQ; 5.2.5 Take Away the Q; 5.2.6 Take Away the Frequency; 5.2.7 Take Away the Knobs; 5.2.8 Some Knobs Are Switches; 5.2.9 Shelving EQ

5.2.10 Filters5.3 Applications; 5.3.1 Technique; 5.3.2 Fix; 5.3.3 Feature; 5.3.4 Fit; 5.3.5 Special Effects; 5.3.6 Audio Ear Training; Chapter 6:Compression and Limiting; 6.1 Parameters; 6.1.1 Threshold; 6.1.2 Ratio; 6.1.3 Attack; 6.1.4 Release; 6.1.5 Make-Up Gain; 6.1.6 User Interface; 6.2 Technologies; 6.2.1 Tube Compressors; 6.2.2 Optical Compressors; 6.2.3 VCA Compressors; 6.2.4 Digital Compressors; 6.3 Nominal Application: Dynamic Range Reduction; 6.3.1 Prevent Overload; 6.3.2 Overcome Noise; 6.3.3 Increase Perceived Loudness; 6.3.4 Improve Intelligibility and Articulation

6.3.5 Smooth Performance6.4 Advanced Applications; 6.4.1 Altering Amplitude Envelope; 6.4.2 Ambience and Artifacts; 6.4.3 De-Essing; 6.4.4 Distortion; 6.5 Advanced Studies - Attack and Release; 6.5.1 Definitions; 6.5.2 Visualizing Attack and Release; 6.5.3 Parameter Interdependence; 6.5.4 Program Dependence; 6.5.5 Pumping and Breathing; 6.6 Learning Compression - Some Personal Advice; 6.6.1 Unnaturally Difficult to Hear; 6.6.2 Hype and Hyperbole; 6.6.3 Imitation; 6.6.4 Multiple Personalities; 6.7 Achieving Compression Success; 6.8 Selected Discography; Chapter 7:Expansion and Gating

7.1 Increasing Dynamic Range

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611119478

9781136123573

1136123571

9781136123580

113612358X

9781281119476

1281119474

9780080548968

0080548962

OCLC:

476083881