As an audio engineer, you have an obligation to never stop learning. When an artist or production company hires you for a new project, they expect you to be the best of your peers. not surprisingly, for many, that expectation is based on their practical experience. but when it comes down to it, you’ll also be judged on your knowledge of new and emerging theory and trends. This is because as technology changes, so does the practice of audio engineering as a whole.
Being the best at what you do takes more than going to music production school and putting together your 10,000 hours, it means keeping the quest for knowledge alive and seeking out new information. Whether you’re just starting out or further along in your career, here are some books that will go a long way toward broadening your horizons.
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modern recording techniques author: david miles huber
David Miles Huber’s modern recording techniques are the bible when it comes to audio engineering. You’ll find this book in just about every AE/music production class, as it’s the authoritative textbook for audio engineers, old and new. This bestselling book will teach you everything you need to know about music production, both from a technological standpoint and from a creative standpoint.
With this book, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your studio, whether it’s live or digital, with helpful information on working with DAWs (Digital Audio Workspaces), network audio, MIDI, signal processing, and more. . Now in its ninth version, modern recording techniques have been modified to reflect the latest updates to common daw systems, plus signal processing, mixing, and mastering.
mixing engineer’s handbook author: bobby owsinski
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As technology made computers smaller and smaller, thus reducing the requirements of studio spaces, audio engineering became accessible to everyone with a few hundred dollars. The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook explores this new world of audio engineering, breaking down the process for engineers of all calibers, from the DIY studio mixer in the basement to the owner of a full-size studio.
One of the most useful aspects of the book is the breakdown of the mix into six elements. owsinski offers numerous tips and tricks on how to maximize interest through a balanced mix. this book also offers a series of lessons on advanced tools like automation, pitch correction, sound replacement, and more.
audio engineering 101: a beginners guide to music production author: tim dittmar
You’d be hard-pressed to find a list of books on this subject without Tim Dittmar’s brilliant Audio Engineering 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Music Production. As the title suggests, this book breaks down the entire music production process, from microphone placement to mixing, in an easy-to-read and relatable way.
You’ll learn about the different types of microphones and the best uses for each, analog recording, digital recording, mixing, mastering, and everything in between. I highly recommend this book to anyone running their own studio, whether they’re just starting out or have a few years under their belt.
everything you need to know about the music business author: donald s. intern
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Understanding how to produce music is one thing, but how to run a business in the music industry is something else entirely. This book is the guide par excellence to get started in the music industry in a broad sense. producers, artists, music lawyers, managers, and more – if you want to work in music, this book will tell you everything you need to know. passman provides information on almost every corner of the industry, such as negotiating a record deal, organizing tours, negotiating music licenses, and more.
While everything you need to know about the music business has been around for 20 years, now in its ninth edition, it was recently updated to include current industry trends and technological changes.
hack the music business author: dave kusek
For musicians and producers looking to get their business off the ground, hacking the music business is a must read. Written with the modern business owner in mind, this book will teach you tips and tricks on how to survive as a one-man business, unlike the old days of record deals and big-label money.
Today’s independent musicians have to operate like start-ups, which is why Kusek wrote this book. Based on 20 years of experience, Kusek shares his thoughts on touring, recording, writing, self-promotion, writing, and production. While this book doesn’t have much to offer in the way of practical music production, the knowledge it will teach you about the industry as a whole is invaluable.
the song machine: inside the hit factory author: john seabrook
what makes a hit song a hit? does it have a new hook every two seconds? is it the melody or the chord structure in which it is written? All of these questions and more are answered in John Seabrook’s amazing book The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory. Examining some of the greatest pop songs of all time from the likes of Rihanna, Katy Perry and more, Seabrook takes us behind the board and into the minds of some of the industry’s most successful producers, including Max Martin and Dr. Lucas By examining the psychology of why we like what we like, Seabrook can provide concrete evidence of what makes a song a “hit”.
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