When the first edition of The Desktop Studio appeared five years ago, computers were in the process of taking over the recording business. That job is now complete – not only in the way music is recorded, but in theway it's written, distributed, and heard. Today, new software instruments, amp simulators, and effects stand alongside the ever evolving recording software that changed recorded music forever, while faster and smaller hardwarecontinues to redefine the size, portability, and creative potential of the “recording” studio. This revised edition of The Desktop Studio will help you wade through all of the tools available in clear, concise,and musician-friendly language. Now, more than ever before, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production system, musical instrument, and even a gateway to your audience. The Desktop Studio will help youget the most out of your computer and turn it – and you – into a creative powerhouse. It is a fully illustrated, comprehensive look at software and hardware, and provides expert tips for getting the most out of yourmusic computer.

HIGHLIGHTS

• An expanded look at software instruments and samplers, with tips to help you manage all that content

• A new section devoted to laptop users

• A new sectionon integrating hand-held recorders, iPods, and other portables into your studio

• A tutorial onbasic video editing

• A special section for beginners, including tips for getting the whole family making music

• New tips for distributing music via online tools like MySpace, iTunes, andmore

• A look at the latest gear – and a look ahead to what may be coming in the future