A guide to music and video on the Net, on your PC or Mac, and in your pocket. It covers the iPod range of products: from the best of the iTunes App Store, iPod Touch, iTunes 8 to practical information for the iPod Nano and Classic Shuffle.

A musician's guide to recording, mixing and marketing your music. It explains how developments such as MySpace, YouTube and downloading have radically changed the music industry, and includes objective advice from artists, managers and virtual record companies.

With the Shuffle, the Nano, the Classic, and the Touch, Apple's gotten the world hooked on portable music, pictures, videos - and the iPod. This book provides a view of iTunes and information for the iPod line, with explanations, easy-to-follow color graphics, and guidance.

Tells the story of recorded music from Thomas Edison's claim, in 1915, that he could perfectly capture the sound of a live performance, to the digital tools which create the illusion of performances that never were. This book describes the major achievements, breakthroughs and failures in sound technology.

Cubase has built a large following among beginning and experienced music creators. This work presents some of the most productive tips, tricks and shortcuts for making great music with Cubase 5. It includes tips on Cubase 5's features, including VariAudio and Pitch Correct for vocals, and Groove Agent One and Beat Designer for rhythm creation.

Guides you through the process of creating, understanding and mastering the professional and project recording studio. This book covers audio technologies, and includes sections on the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), plug-ins, looping, groove tools, studio techniques, surround sound, mastering and more.

Helps you learn about the different iPod models and get started with your iPod. This title shows you how to set up iTunes and your iPod, shop at the iTunes store, bring content into and play content in iTunes, share content from your iTunes library, manage photos and videos, synchronize other devices with iTunes, and, burn CDs from iTunes.

Introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Providing reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is suitable for those concerned with audio, sound and recording.

Teaches how you can become a studio musician. This book tells who hires you and how much you get paid; what kind of musical skills you need and what kind of gear you must have; proper session etiquette; and how to apply these skills for success in different types of recording session.

Presents an introduction to the unique procedures and technical issues involved in mastering. This book discusses audio philosophy and art: sequencing, leveling, processing; how to make a record album radio-ready; and mixing as it relates to mastering.

Offers an insight to the art and science of mixing. This book covers basic concepts to advanced techniques as well as tips and tricks and offers coverage of music mixing. It includes a DVD with audio samples and sample mixes. It covers trends such as computer centered mixing and is intended for those wanting to succeed in the field of mixing.

A guide to iPod touch for both Mac and Windows users. It covers listening to music, synchronizing your data, working with the calendar, setting up iTunes, and getting online via Wi-Fi. It shows how to send and receive e-mail, shop for movies and music at the iTunes Store, browse the Web, share photos, and download apps from the App Store.

A guide for those who want to make music and take advantage of the internet as a medium for promoting and developing that music. It teaches things from songwriting basics and laying down tracks, through formatting music files, showcasing your music on social networking sites or your own website, to online radio stations.

This title in the Basic series, which aims to make music technology simple, looks at the techniques professionals use to get a great on-stage sound and applies them to the working musician.

Offers a comprehensive approach to music production, including knowledge of the tools, equipment and different dance genres. This book examines different aspects of music production, from sound design, compression and effect to mixing and mastering to publishing and promoting, to help you become a better producer.

The iPod is one of the gorgeous and sleek-looking devices. But underneath its slick exterior lies a full-powered entertainment center that lets users do so many things: listen to music; watch videos, TV shows, and movies; and play video games. This title offers coverage of iTunes and iPod line - including the fresh iPod touch.

The history of the pop album, from the invention of vinyl and the LP 60 years ago to its revival in our iPod age.

Celebrates 50th anniversary celebrations of Island Records in May 2009. This book tells the story of this independent label, its art and its artists, in a series of nine essays by some of UK's renowned writers.