Audio Mashup Construction Kit: ExtremeTechTM - Softcover

Roseman, Jordan "DJ Earworm"

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471771953 ISBN 13: 9780471771951

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Jordan Roseman aka DJ Earworm, was born into a family of musicians and raised in Eastern Iowa. He earned degrees in music theory and computer science before gravitating toward the West coast. Having developed as a songwriter, music producer, and pianist, and inspired by mashups heard during a stay in London in the early 2000’s, he switched gears toward mashup creation, finding the format able to satisfy his hunger for various genres of music. His productions include wide–ranging genres such as electro, rock, 80’s,Top 40, and even country, blended together into a style that has earned him a global reputation. Most days, he can be heard blasting music out of an artist–filled Victorian mansion in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco or deejaying at wild parties and underground events.

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

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0471771953
• ISBN 13: 9780471771951
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 338