This inspiring volume gathers the wisdom and groundbreaking techniques of 56 visionary artists, producers, programmers, provocateurs, instrumentdesigners, label executives and industry leaders. Hear firsthand how th e masters wield technology to create their amazing music – the enclosed DVD features highlights from each interview. You'll learn studio setup tips, secrets of sampling, creative quantization, ringtone tricks, production strategies, insights from video-game composers, insane distortion recipes, how to squeeze expression from loops, how to overcome software option anxiety, how to exploit happy accidents, and much more. Derived from a year's worth of in-depth interviews, this book is a richly detailed journey into the heart of computer-aided creativity. Contributorsinclude Glen Ballard, BT, LTJ Bukem, The Crystal Method, Chuck D, Thoma s Dolby, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Jam, Alan Parsons, Phil Ramone, Todd Rundgren, Don Was, and many more. The bonus DVD also includes: over 25 complete songs • live-performance videos • interactive Flash movies• royalty-free samples and loops by the artists • behind-the- scenes photos • and more.
