Dance Music Manual Tools, Toys, and Techniques

Dance Music Manual considers the ins and outs of creating dance music to improve music production. Covering all genre of Dance music including- trance, techno, garage, chill out, house and all tools of the trade- Abelton, Reason, Reaktor or Absynth, Snowman examines all aspects of dance music production- from sound design, compression and effects to mixing and mastering helping aspiring dance music producers, DJs/remixers, recording engineers, musicians and composers become a better musicians. No matter what the level of experience Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques and practical tips to help readers 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 to download. The book?s official website www.dancemusicproduction.com contains more advice and resources.

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.

* Updated second edition includes sections on recording instruments and new chapters covering more dance music genres. * Examines all aspects of music production-from sound design, compression, and effects to mixing and mastering to publishing and promoting-to help you become a better producer. * The companion CD provides sample and example tracks demonstrating the techniques used in the book.

Rick Snoman has been actively involved in the dance music scene since the late eighties and has produced and released numerous white labels and remixed over thirty professional artists solely for the dance floor. He has held seminars across the UK on remixing and producing club-based dance music and written numerous articles and reviews for leading music technology magazines and websites.