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.

As Apple's bestselling gadget, the iPod is much more than just a digital music player. It allows you to surf the web, rent movies or buy songs, send and receive e-mail, get directions, store photos, watch videos, play games, and more. Looking at the many possibilities that exist with iTunes and the iPod, this package helps you figure it all out.

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.

Covers OS 3.0 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPod touch photos so that you can see exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPod touch problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPod touch. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPod touch working just the way you want. Learn how to: / Make the most of Apple's ...

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.

Guides users through the process of digitizing all of their music and transferring their record and tape collection to their iPod/MP3 player. This book explains how to use the software that can digitize that music into your computer, and the software that you can use to clean up tape clean up the hiss, hum, pops, and clicks from the material.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

This updated edition of the reference guide to music production includes advice on getting started as a producer, dealing with artists, record companies and lawyers, and managing a career in the music business. It also includes new technologies and techniques, showing the impact of multimedia.

Electric and Music Industries Ltd (EMI) first saw the light of day in the UK in 1931. In a visionary move for the gramophone age, it manufactured both hardware (recording and playback equipment) and software (the records and tapes its machines would play). This title explores and investigates EMI's extraordinary decline from the greatness.

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.

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.