ABSTRACT

Whatever your level of experience, the Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques, and practical examples to help you achieve professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer, this book offers a comprehensive approach to music production, including knowledge of the tools, equipment, and different dance genres.
Get more advice and resources from the book's official website, www.dancemusicproduction.com.

chapter 2|24 pages

Music Theory Part 2 – Chords and Harmony

chapter 4|12 pages

Basic Electronics and Acoustic Science

chapter 6|24 pages

Synthesizers

chapter 7|14 pages

Samplers

chapter 8|18 pages

Compressors

chapter 9|14 pages

Processors

chapter 10|10 pages

Effects

chapter 11|10 pages

Mixing Structure

chapter 12|16 pages

Audio Interfaces and Connectivity

chapter 13|6 pages

Gain Structure

chapter 14|22 pages

Vocals & Recording

chapter 15|16 pages

Kicks and Percussion

chapter 16|12 pages

Composing Drum Loops

chapter 17|10 pages

Sound Design I – The Theory

chapter 18|28 pages

Sound Design II – Practice

chapter 19|16 pages

Formal Structure

chapter 20|14 pages

Trance

chapter 21|12 pages

Dubstep

chapter 22|16 pages

Ambient/Chill Out

chapter 23|14 pages

Drum ‘n’ Bass

chapter 24|20 pages

House

chapter 25|12 pages

Techno

chapter 26|14 pages

Mixing Theory

chapter 27|20 pages

Practical Mixing

chapter 28|20 pages

Mastering

chapter 29|22 pages

Publishing and Promotion

chapter 30|26 pages

A DJ’s Perspective