Composition for Computer Musicians - Softcover

Michael Hewitt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598638610 ISBN 13: 9781598638615

Publisher: Delmar, 2009

Synopsis

Want to compose your own digital music? This friendly guide explains the basics of composing songs and music on the computer, using any music-creation-and-recording program, whether you choose Reason, Live, Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Finale, Sibelius, Fruity Loops, Sonar, etc. It's not as hard as it sounds, and this book eases the learning curve so you'll be making music in no time. You'll quickly learn how to set up you computer, program rhythm and drums, create bass lines and melodic leads, and use FX and samples. You'll also learn to mix and master your track and distribute it to a mass audience. "Composition for Computer Musicians" explains it all while showing you the basics of music theory throughout - so you'll be sure you're not just making noise on the computer, you're using your computer to make professional-sounding music.

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About the Author

Dr. Michael Hewitt was born in South Wales in the United Kingdom. He earned his bachelor of music degree at London University and a master's degree and doctorate at the University of Bangor, where he specialized in musical composition. He is a classically trained musician, a composer, a lecturer, and an author on musical subjects. Working to commission, he writes classical scores as well as soundtracks for various television productions, both at home and abroad. He is currently working as a music technology tutor at Coleg Harlech, North Wales.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598638610
• ISBN 13: 9781598638615
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304