Anyone Who Records or Mixes Vocals Needs this Book
Vocals are the primary connection to your audience—and all vocals need to meet the high standards set by today’s pro productions. This amazing E-book shows how it’s done. It covers everything from controlling dynamics with compression (and beyond), choosing the right mic for your voice, vocal “sweet spots” for equalization, enhancing your voice with ambience, custom vocal effects chains, automation, generating harmonies, the right way to do pitch correction, layering, groundbreaking DSP techniques, vocal cleanup, and even the art of creating great vocal performances. Written by industry legend (and award-winning engineer) Craig Anderton, this profusely illustrated E-book with 21 audio examples is the most comprehensive guide available on how to elevate your vocal productions to today’s high standards.
Secrets of Synthesis, an eBook + Modular Software Synthesizer package, is now available for $19.95
If you haven’t yet experienced the creative rush of making your own sounds with a modular synthesizer, now’s the perfect time. With this unique E-book+software package, you can download a free, custom version of Cherry Audio’s Voltage Modular cross-platform synthesizer to follow along with immersive, learn-by-doing examples. Then, experiment with the tips and tricks, play with the 76 custom presets, and create your own instruments. Not only is this a fantastic introduction to synthesis, even synth veterans will appreciate this E-book’s innovative techniques.
How to Record and Mix Great Guitar Tracks, v1.3 furthers its reputation as the most comprehensive, guitarist-friendly guide on recording and mixing electric and acoustic guitars. With plenty of new tips, 33 audio examples, and 28 IR files, this updated e-book covers everything from the basics of how strings and pickup positions affect tone, to crafting true-to-life amp sim sounds, to mind-blowing advanced processing and effects techniques. These tips and tricks will help you reimagine your guitar recordings — and elevate your mixes. $19.95 for new buyers.
The Huge Book of Studio One Tips & Tricks, v2.2 This massive update has 70 new or updated tips, more free files, and a solid balance of beginner, intermediate, and advanced tips. You’ll learn the secrets of superior workflow, mixing, signal processing, MIDI and note events, virtual instruments, mastering, sidechaining, controllers, guitar and bass processing, and much more. 237 free preset files kickstart your creativity, while 229 audio examples demonstrate the tips. Written by industry legend (and award-winning engineer) Craig Anderton, this profusely illustrated e-book isn’t “Studio One 101” – it’s a treasure trove of creative tips that goes beyond the basics, so you can truly maximize Studio One’s potential in your projects. PDF format, download only, $19.95 for new buyers.
The Latest from Sweetwater Publishing
Secrets of Equalization has been Sweetwater's #1 best-selling eBook since its introduction last year. As any pro mixer can tell you, Equalization can make or break your projects—so let this ground-breaking e-book give you the expertise you need. From the first chapter that looks at EQ in an entirely new way, to the dozens of practical tips and applications, to the 67 preset curves for instruments and mastering, to innovative multiband and mid-side processing techniques, you’ll learn valuable techniques to bring out the best in your music. This profusely illustrated e-book gives tips and tricks that go way beyond the basics—to reveal the secrets of equalization. With over 200 pages, 234 four-color images, and over 45,000 words, this comprehensive e-book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make better mixes and masters. PDF format, download only, $19.95.
Mic'ing for Musicians, by Phil O'Keefe and Craig Anderton, de-mystifies how to choose the right mic types and accessories for a wide variety of applications—then gives practical tips on the best way to mic vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, amps, drums, horns, sax, rotating speakers, and even electronic instruments like synthesizer. Discover popular stereo miking techniques to enhance your recordings even further, how to fix phase issues, the truth about mic preamp specs, mic modeling, how to grow your mic cabinet, and more. This profusely illustrated e-book, with over 37,000 words and 144 pages, explains what you need to know about mics and mic'ing techniques. PDF format, download only, $19.95.
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Version 1.5 of The Big Book of Helix Tips and Tricks includes extensive new information about the latest cabs, amps, and effects blocks in Helix 3.80, over 330 presets and files, and all the original material from previous versions. This comprehensive, 551-page book is a free update to owners of previous versions. It's essential reading for everyone who wants to get the most out of their Helix.
Version 2.1 of Record and Mix Great Vocals in Studio One is available as a free update to owners of the previous versions. With over 200 pages, 10 chapters, and coverage of the latest features in Studio One V6, this all-new rewrite of the original best-selling eBook helps you maximize the potential of your vocals - the most crucial part of any song.
The Musician's Audio Handbook is a 167-page PDF eBook with 12 chapters that demystify key audio concepts in a practical, easy-to-understand way—and answers important questions that face today’s musicians and recording engineers. What’s the best way to prepare music for streaming services? Are specs telling me the truth? Thunderbolt or USB-C? Is recording at high sample rates worth it? How does data compression work? Should I use linear-phase EQ? What’s the difference between filter and EQ types? Do dither and DC offset matter? Is there a best “panning law” for DAWs? You’ll find answers to these and many other vital questions in this clearly written, lavishly illustrated eBook.
The Innovative Techniques for Pro Tools v1.1 package is unique. Although there are plenty of resources on getting started with Pro Tools, nothing is like this gold mine of tips and tricks. Thanks to 236 pages with 24 “learn-by-doing” Session files, 84 preset files, and 82 audio examples, elevating your knowledge of Pro Tools becomes a stimulating, interactive experience. The tips cover mixing and mastering, signal processing, vocals, guitar and bass, drums, sidechaining, rhythmic processing, virtual instruments, workflow, and more. Suitable for all Pro Tools versions, from Artist to Ultimate, this clearly written, profusely illustrated eBook will help you maximize Pro Tools’ potential in your projects.
All Sweetwater Publishing eBooks are $19.95 and downloadable as PDF docs. Where applicable, the download includes audio examples, presets, and other files.
Selected sample libraries, presets, and other products, including The Huge Book of Cakewalk by BandLab Tips and Craig Anderton's Amazing Helix Multiband Presets, are currently available at the musicplayer.com digital storefront.
Current Sweetwater Publishing Book Versions
The Ultimate Guide to Vocal Production v1.0
Secrets of Equalization v1.0
The Big Book of Cubase Tips & Tricks v1.0
Mic'ing for Musicians v1.1
How to Record and Mix Great Guitar Tracks v1.3
Record and Mix Great Vocals in Studio One v2.1
The Musician's Audio Handbook v1.0
The Big Book of Helix Tips and Tricks v1.5
The Huge Book of Studio One Tips and Tricks v2.2
Innovative Techniques for Pro Tools v1.1
The Big Book of Dynamics FX v1.1
Max Your Mix! v1.4
Secrets of Synthesis v1.0
Note that owners of the eBooks can download "point" updates (e.g., going from version 1.0 to 1.1) for free. New editions (e.g., going from version 1.x to 2.x) are available at a reduced price.
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