Make Music Now] - Softcover

A practical and creative handbook formaking music with computers - Over one million PCs in the U.S. have entry-level recording, editing, and looping software From selecting and connecting project studio equipment, to distributing music online and burning CDs, this book helps beginning and experienced musicians make music with computers. Whether establishing a studio or enhancing one, readers get cost-effective technological guidance and musical inspiration. This book examines hard disks, software, plug-ins, samplers, digital audio, MIDI, dance remixing, loops, the Internet and more, and offers features like "Recording a Song in 7 Easy steps" and "10 Ways to Enjoy Your Studio."

Mitch Gallagher is editor-in-chief of EQ magazine. He lives in New York.