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• Enhance systems with this full-color reference to plug-ins and virtual instruments for the major MIDI + Audio systems
• Presents both the capabilities and limitations for professional use as well as practical considerations demonstrated through hands-on examples
• Details key issues on quality, RAM etc and includes a quick-start guide to a standard plug-ins set-up
Reviews
"A lavishly produced, encyclopaedic reference guide for the professional and non-professional alike."
Music Tech Magazine
"As an overworked composer/programmer/engineer/producer, I have trouble keeping up with new product releases. Mike Collins' excellent new book is a well informed reference source for all those that need to know quickly what plug-ins are available for what platform, what they do and how to use them. It also demystifies some of the more esoteric areas of software development. Where keeping up with developments in software takes time, and time is money, this book is worth every penny. Keep it by your bed!"
Steve Parr, vice-chairman of the Music Producers Guild and co-owner of Hear No Evil Studios
"I"d like to sincerely congratulate Mike Collins for this incredibly useful and aesthetically pleasing work. The research is outstanding and the critique both enthusiastic and refreshingly unbiased. The illustrations also give a real insight to the software developer"s priorities. A marvellous book to grace any studio"s bookshelf. A fantastic amount of information particularly clearly presented. Why doesn"t every manufacturer ask Mike Collins to write their manuals? A truly pertinent companion volume to "Pro Tools 5.1 for Music Production" that will appeal to any body involved in music recording and production"
Haydn Bendall, Recording Engineer-Producer (Ex-Abbey Road, now working with DAT Productions on 5.1 film soundtracks for DVD release.)
"The book is thoroughly well-researched and is an ideal companion to anyone operating any of the listed studio products. Copiously illustrated, with plenty of colour screen shots, it is well worth the space on the studio engineer's bookshelf." - Lighting and Sound
Description
If you are an audio professional needing a complete reference to the complex world of plug-ins and virtual instruments, look no further. Mike Collins, author of Pro Tools for Music Production, has meticulously surveyed the scene, showing what's available and how they integrate into the various host platforms. The book explains the differences between TDM, RTS, MAS and VST plug-ins, how they can be used with different MIDI + Audio programs and shows the range of options available. It also explains virtual instruments and how these can be used as either plug-ins or stand alone products. A must for every recording studio.
Contents
About the author; Introduction; Overview; Optional Digidesign Plug-ins; Digidesign-distributed Plug-ins; Digidesign Virtual Instruments; Third-Party Plug-ins; Waves; Steinberg and Third-Party VST Plug-ins; MAS Plug-ins; Virtual Instruments; Software Samplers; Bitheadz; Propellerhead; Miscellaneous; DSP Cards; 'Roll Your Own' Plug-ins; Key Issues; Appendix
• Enhance systems with this full-color reference to plug-ins and virtual instruments for the major MIDI + Audio systems
• Presents both the capabilities and limitations for professional use as well as practical considerations demonstrated through hands-on examples
• Details key issues on quality, RAM etc and includes a quick-start guide to a standard plug-ins set-up
Reviews
"A lavishly produced, encyclopaedic reference guide for the professional and non-professional alike."
Music Tech Magazine
"As an overworked composer/programmer/engineer/producer, I have trouble keeping up with new product releases. Mike Collins' excellent new book is a well informed reference source for all those that need to know quickly what plug-ins are available for what platform, what they do and how to use them. It also demystifies some of the more esoteric areas of software development. Where keeping up with developments in software takes time, and time is money, this book is worth every penny. Keep it by your bed!"
Steve Parr, vice-chairman of the Music Producers Guild and co-owner of Hear No Evil Studios
"I"d like to sincerely congratulate Mike Collins for this incredibly useful and aesthetically pleasing work. The research is outstanding and the critique both enthusiastic and refreshingly unbiased. The illustrations also give a real insight to the software developer"s priorities. A marvellous book to grace any studio"s bookshelf. A fantastic amount of information particularly clearly presented. Why doesn"t every manufacturer ask Mike Collins to write their manuals? A truly pertinent companion volume to "Pro Tools 5.1 for Music Production" that will appeal to any body involved in music recording and production"
Haydn Bendall, Recording Engineer-Producer (Ex-Abbey Road, now working with DAT Productions on 5.1 film soundtracks for DVD release.)
"The book is thoroughly well-researched and is an ideal companion to anyone operating any of the listed studio products. Copiously illustrated, with plenty of colour screen shots, it is well worth the space on the studio engineer's bookshelf." - Lighting and Sound
Description
If you are an audio professional needing a complete reference to the complex world of plug-ins and virtual instruments, look no further. Mike Collins, author of Pro Tools for Music Production, has meticulously surveyed the scene, showing what's available and how they integrate into the various host platforms. The book explains the differences between TDM, RTS, MAS and VST plug-ins, how they can be used with different MIDI + Audio programs and shows the range of options available. It also explains virtual instruments and how these can be used as either plug-ins or stand alone products. A must for every recording studio.
Contents
About the author; Introduction; Overview; Optional Digidesign Plug-ins; Digidesign-distributed Plug-ins; Digidesign Virtual Instruments; Third-Party Plug-ins; Waves; Steinberg and Third-Party VST Plug-ins; MAS Plug-ins; Virtual Instruments; Software Samplers; Bitheadz; Propellerhead; Miscellaneous; DSP Cards; 'Roll Your Own' Plug-ins; Key Issues; Appendix
Mike Collins
Music Technology consultant (London, UK) who writes for magazines such as Macworld, Sound On Sound (UK), Pro Sound News Europe and Mix (USA).
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