Music Engineering

Richard Brice

• Publisher: Newnes
• Year: 2001
• Print ISBN: 9780750650403
• eBook ISBN: 9780080479576
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Digital Media
• Index: Computer Science

Music Engineering is a hands-on guide to the practical aspects of electric and electronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guide for anyone using, choosing, designing or studying the technology of modern music. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the real life demands of playing and recording, and illustrated with references to well known classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks to the ingenuity of the engineer as well as the musician. Written by a music enthusiast and electronic engineer, this book covers the electronics and physics of the subject as well as the more subjective aspects. The second edition includes an updated Digital section including MPEG3 and fact sheets at the end of each chapter to summarise the key electronics and science. In addition to instruments and recording technology, this book covers essential kit such as microphones, sequencers, amplifiers and loudspeakers. - Discover the potential of electronics and computers to transform your performances and recordings - Develop an understanding of the engineering behind state of the art instruments, amplifiers and recording equipment

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface to the second edition
• Preface to the first edition
• Chapter 1: Jilted Generation – Science and sensibility
• Chapter 2: Good Vibrations – The nature of sound
• Chapter 3: Stand By Me – Microphones and their applications
• Chapter 4: Message in a Bottle – Valve technology
• Chapter 5: Roll Over Beethoven – Electric instruments
• Chapter 6: Wild Thing – Electronic effects
• Chapter 7: Pet Sounds – Electronic synthesis
• Chapter 8: Silver Machine – Sequencers and MIDI
• Chapter 9: Got to Get You into My Life – Sound recording
• Chapter 10: Bits ‘n’ Pieces – Digital Audio
• Chapter 11: Space Odyssey – Stereo and spatial sound
• Chapter 12: Let’s Stick Together – Recording consoles
• Chapter 13: Unchained Melody – Amplifiers
• Chapter 14: Shout – Loudspeakers
• Chapter 15: Synchronicity – Video and synchronisation
• Music Engineering CD
• Index