ABSTRACT

So you want to learn the ins and outs of creating dance music and looking to improve your production? Then this book is just for you. No matter what genre you are interested in- trance, techno, garage, chill out, house or what tool you are working with- Abelton, Reason, Reaktor or Absynth, Snowman covers every aspect of dance music production- from sound design, compression and effects to mixing and mastering to help you improve your music. No matter what you level of experience the Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques and practical tips to help you achieve professional results.

The CD provides demo tracks showing what can be achieved when applying the advice contained in the book, including examples of the quality difference before and after mixing and mastering. The CD also contains free software demos for you to download.

For even more advice and resources, check out the book's official website www.dancemusicproduction.com

part |1 pages

Part 1: Technology and Theory

chapter 1|27 pages

The Science of Synthesis

chapter 4|50 pages

Programming Theory

chapter 5|7 pages

Digital Audio

chapter 7|18 pages

Recording Vocals

chapter 8|10 pages

Recording Real Instruments

chapter 9|21 pages

Sequencers

chapter 10|28 pages

Music Theory

part |1 pages

Part 2: Dance Genres

chapter 11|19 pages

House

chapter 12|20 pages

Trance

chapter 13|12 pages

Uk Garage

chapter 14|11 pages

Techno

chapter 15|18 pages

Hip-Hop (Rap)

chapter 16|15 pages

Trip-Hop

chapter 17|18 pages

Ambient/Chill Out

chapter 18|13 pages

Drum ‘ n ’ Bass

part |1 pages

Part 3: Mixing & Promotion

chapter 19|35 pages

Mixing

chapter 20|25 pages

Mastering

chapter 21|24 pages

Publishing and Promotion

chapter 22|18 pages

Remixing and Sample Clearance

chapter 23|17 pages

A DJ’s Perspective