The Art of Digital Music - Kelli Richards

This is a 'must-have' book by my longtime colleague Kelli Richards. " Exploring the music and techniques of world-class artists, Backbeat Books¹ "The Art of Digital Music" www.artofdigitalmusic.com") shows firsthand how the top creative minds in music use digital technology in their work and provides invaluable advice for musicmakers of all levels. Through a dynamic blend of practical production tips, inspiring case studies, and extensive graphics, authors David Battino and Kelli Richards detail the creative freedom today¹s digital tools afford. In in-depth
interviews with the digital music pioneers, legends, and current hitmakers‹artists, producers, and visionaries such as Alan Parsons, Steve Reich, Don Was, BT, Chuck D, Jimmy Jam, and Bob Rock‹the authors cover everything from studio setup tips and sampling to incorporating synths and
using distortion, and they provide a fascinating look at the future of digital music. The accompanying DVD features sound bites from all 56 interviews; actual music such as exclusive live recordings, unreleased demos, and out-of-print classics; performance videos; interactive Flash movies; royalty-free samples by the artists; behind-the-scenes photos; extensive Web links, and more. "The Art of Digital Music" is a must-have for musicians who use technology to make music and for fans who want to understand how technology is changing the way music is created, experienced, and shared"

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