<strong>Music Engineering</strong> is a handson guide to the practical aspects of electric andelectronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential re... » 

Music Engineering is a handson guide to the practical aspects of electric andelectronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guidefor anyone using choosing designing or studying the technology of modernmusic. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the reallife demands of playing and recording and illustrated with references to wellknown classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks tothe ingenuity of the engineer as well as the musician. In addition anaccompanying free audio CD contains over 50 specially chosen tracks providespractical demonstrations of the effects and techniques described in the book.Written by a music enthusiast and electronic engineer this book covers theelectronics and physics of the subject as well as the more subjective aspects.The second edition includes an updated Digital section including MPEG3 and factsheets at the end of each chapter to summarise the key electronics and science.AIn addition to instruments and recording technology this book coversessential kit such as microphones sequencers amplifiers and loudspeakers.Discover the potential of electronics and computers to transform yourperformances and recordingsDevelop an understanding of the engineering behind state of the artinstruments amplifiers and recording equipmentA FREE CDROM completes the package with over 50 tracks providing practicaldemonstrations of the effects and techniques described in the book «