From Demo to Delivery

From Demo to Delivery: The Process of Production discusses each stage of the typical music production process from start to finish. Beginning with the creation and development of the composition and song production, the book then traces the process from the recording, mixing and mastering stages through to marketing and distribution. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to learn the pro techniques involved in creating music from start to finish. Packed with essential information, including signposts to other sources of information at the end of each chapter, From Demo to Delivery provides a map for musicians, semi-pro and aspiring producers, engineers and music professionals interested in learning how music makes it from the an idea to the page to the studio to a demo and into the hands of the market and beyond.

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* A start to finish guide of the production process, to understand and be in control of recordings
* Contributing authors are experts in their field, readers can learn and get insight from the best
* Accompanying website with audio examples, aid understanding being able to hear what is being discussed

Contents

Foreword
Editors Preface
Introduction: Demo To Delivery: The Process of Production
Section A: Preparation
Song Production: The marriage between Composition and Audio Production
Pre- Production
Capturing, Shaping and Creating the Performance: The Engineers Role in the Process ahead
Section B: The Sessions
The Recording Session
The Mix Session
What's going on
The Process of Mixing
Mastering
What is Mastering
Equalizing the album
Dynamic Range
1) Macrodynamics
2) 11) Dynamic Manipulation
3) Putting the album together
Section C: To Market
Product Manufacture- How your record is made
Publicity and Radio Promotion
Music Distribution and Retail
Section D: Doing it Yourself The DIY Approach
The Recording Process- A Guide
Evaluation Sound Quality
Hints and Tips