If you're new to audio, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the myriad of tools that shape your sound. What's a Signal Processor? is a first-rate introduction to digital and analog signal processors and their uses in recording, mixing and live performance. Including discussions of effects like reverb, delay, chorus, compressor and EQ, as well as advanced topics such as signal paths, software plug-ins and creating your own effects, this is an easy-to-digest guide for any musician who wants to expand the possibilities of recording and performance. Emile Menasche is a writer, editor, composer and producer living in the New York metro area The name 'MIDI' stands for 'Musical Instrument Digital Interface'. You don't want to hear about the technical aspect. This book will answer your questions, and then some. It keeps things simple, yet it doesn't skip over the essentials. It's just possible that this is the only book on the subject that you'll ever need.

Get the best out of your music whether you're operating a basic analog 4-track or a modular digital multitrack with What's a Multitrack?, an indispensable introduction to the basic principles of multitracking: recording audio alongside audio that has been previously recorded. This book's clear and concise instruction covers: recording music from raw basic tracks to the final master mix; the many varieties of multitrack machines; the art of recording to hard disk (random access); how to keep accurate track sheets and stay organized; and much more. This entry into Hal Leonard's popular What's A . . . series is the best way to start becoming the engineer/producer you want to be.