Audio Mashup Construction Kit [With CDROM]

by Jordan "DJ Earworm" Roseman

HERE ARE SOME SOUND IDEAS. Wonder what would happen if the Big Band sound crashed into heavy metal? Or what the offspring of a balladeer and a rapper might sound like? How about smooth jazz and acid rock? Stop wondering-this book will take you there. You'll explore hardware and software choices first and select what you need; then you'll sample a little music theory. After that, it's step by step to the big mashup. Do what sounds good. How to mix & mash. Cool stuff you'll learn: How to use mashup construction software Basics of songwriting and music theory Insider tips on selecting your songs How to get your tracks in key and in sync Ways to extract vocals from full songs Tricks for arranging your mashup for maximum impact How to polish up your mashup with mastering and effects Rendering, distribution, and legal considerations Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471771953
• ISBN13: 9780471771951
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"