Music Engineering is a hands-on guide to the practical aspects of electric and electronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guide for anyone using, choosing, designing or studying the technology of modern music. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the real life demands of playing and recording, and illustrated with references to well known classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks to the ingenuity of the engineer as well as the musician.
Written by a music enthusiast and electronic engineer, this book covers the electronics and physics of the subject as well as the more subjective aspects. The second edition includes an updated Digital section including MPEG3 and fact sheets at the end of each chapter to summarise the key electronics and science. In addition to instruments and recording technology, this book covers essential kit such as microphones, sequencers, amplifiers and loudspeakers.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface to the second edition 6. Preface to the first edition 7. Chapter 1: Jilted Generation – Science and sensibility 8. Chapter 2: Good Vibrations – The nature of sound 9. Chapter 3: Stand By Me – Microphones and their applications 10. Chapter 4: Message in a Bottle – Valve technology 11. Chapter 5: Roll Over Beethoven – Electric instruments 12. Chapter 6: Wild Thing – Electronic effects 13. Chapter 7: Pet Sounds – Electronic synthesis 14. Chapter 8: Silver Machine – Sequencers and MIDI 15. Chapter 9: Got to Get You into My Life – Sound recording 16. Chapter 10: Bits ‘n’ Pieces – Digital Audio 17. Chapter 11: Space Odyssey – Stereo and spatial sound 18. Chapter 12: Let’s Stick Together – Recording consoles 19. Chapter 13: Unchained Melody – Amplifiers 20. Chapter 14: Shout – Loudspeakers 21. Chapter 15: Synchronicity – Video and synchronisation 22. Music Engineering CD 23. Index
Music Engineering is a hands-on guide to the practical aspects of electric and electronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guide for anyone using, choosing, designing or studying the technology of modern music. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the real life demands of playing and recording, and illustrated with references to well known classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks to the ingenuity of the engineer as well as the musician.
Written by a music enthusiast and electronic engineer, this book covers the electronics and physics of the subject as well as the more subjective aspects. The second edition includes an updated Digital section including MPEG3 and fact sheets at the end of each chapter to summarise the key electronics and science. In addition to instruments and recording technology, this book covers essential kit such as microphones, sequencers, amplifiers and loudspeakers.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface to the second edition 6. Preface to the first edition 7. Chapter 1: Jilted Generation – Science and sensibility 8. Chapter 2: Good Vibrations – The nature of sound 9. Chapter 3: Stand By Me – Microphones and their applications 10. Chapter 4: Message in a Bottle – Valve technology 11. Chapter 5: Roll Over Beethoven – Electric instruments 12. Chapter 6: Wild Thing – Electronic effects 13. Chapter 7: Pet Sounds – Electronic synthesis 14. Chapter 8: Silver Machine – Sequencers and MIDI 15. Chapter 9: Got to Get You into My Life – Sound recording 16. Chapter 10: Bits ‘n’ Pieces – Digital Audio 17. Chapter 11: Space Odyssey – Stereo and spatial sound 18. Chapter 12: Let’s Stick Together – Recording consoles 19. Chapter 13: Unchained Melody – Amplifiers 20. Chapter 14: Shout – Loudspeakers 21. Chapter 15: Synchronicity – Video and synchronisation 22. Music Engineering CD 23. Index
