ABOUT THE AUTHOR
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent" -Victor Hugo
HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN by The Animals was the first song I learned on the guitar (Yes, I’m that old!). Little did I know then that I would be able to make my living in the music industry. I didn’t become a famous Rock Star as I had hoped but I actually found a niche that suited me very well. Balancing teaching, performing, and producing wasn’t always easy but once I opened my first commercial studio it all worked well.
The tracks on this page were produced in my home studio using the DAW Fender Studio Pro 8, a small collection of acoustic and electric guitars, a couple of keyboards and a rather large library of Virtual Instruments.
ABOUT THE BOOK
I started working in the recording industry in the 70’s, first as a musician, then as a teacher, and finally as an engineer/producer. In those days, analog was our only option. It was a world of big studios, big mixing desks, big tape machines, and big monitors. Much has changed, especially since the digital revolution took over the recording industry. I have always embraced the latest technology, and it still continues to amaze me how much easier it is getting to produce professional sounding products in a home studio.
Although I do have a lot of experience and knowledge, I don’t know everything. New software and techniques are constantly being developed in the ever-changing world of audio and music production. The internet has been indispensable in my research for this book, so I have not resisted using it to provide more in depth coverage on the latest developments and techniques. I encourage you to do the same.
THE MODERN HOME RECORDING STUDIO will be your guide to creating the ideal workspace for producing audio books, podcasts, or the next big hit. You will learn how to build and operate a professional recording studio in your home with comprehensive sections on: Studio Design & Layout, Computers & Software, Equipment & Accessories, and Recording Technique.
