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Acoustics & Sound eBooks

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  • Inflamed Invisible

    Collected Writings on Art and Sound, 1976-2018

    by David Toop ...
    Series Book 2 - Goldsmiths Press / Sonics Series
    A rich collection of essays tracing the relationship between art and sound.In the 1970s David Toop became preoccupied with the possibility that music was no longer bounded by formalities of audience: the clapping, the booing, the short attention span, the demand for instant gratification. Considering sound and listening as foundational practices in themselves leads music into a thrilling new ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Structural Vibration

    Analysis and Damping

    by C. Beards ...
    Many structures suffer from unwanted vibrations and, although careful analysis at the design stage can minimise these, the vibration levels of many structures are excessive. In this book the entire range of methods of control, both by damping and by excitation, is described in a single volume.Clear and concise descriptions are given of the techniques for mathematically modelling real structures so ... Read more

    $152.99 USD

  • The 4 Element Synth

    The Secrets of Subtractive Synthesis

    by Rob Papen ...
    This 224 page book, which is accompanied by online media with over 10 hours of content, gives an in-depth insight into Rob’s approach of working with subtractive synthesis.In 2001, Rob Papen began giving exclusive masterclasses teaching 'synthesizer sound design" in his studio. For these training sessions, Rob developed his own method to explain the secrets of subtractive synthesis, called "The 4 ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

  • Secrets of Recording

    Professional Tips, Tools & Techniques

    Packed with all the studio tips and tricks you'll need it's easier than ever to create pro-quality music at home. This book is the only reference you'll ever need to start producing and engineering your music, or other artists' music, in your own home studio.Covering less than ideal acoustics, solving problems before they occur, tools of the editing phase and much more you can gain the knowledge ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • How Audiobooks Make You Smarter

    7 Little Known Ways Audio Books Can Boost Memory Capacity And Increase Intelligence

    Everyone knows that reading makes you smarter.  But did you know listening to Audiobooks doesn’t just make you smarter, it makes you smarter, quicker, and increases your intellect and recall as well? If you want to discover why audiobooks are the coming rage, this is the book for you. If you want to learn more, faster than ever before this book is for you too. Even if all you want is to ... Read more

    Free

  • This Is What It Sounds Like: A Legendary Producer Turned Neuroscientist on Finding Yourself Through Music

    **One of the Next Big Idea Club's Favorite Nonfiction BooksA Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2022A legendary record producer–turned–brain scientist explains why you fall in love with music.**This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music that reveals the secrets of why your favorite songs move you. But it’s also a story of a musical trailblazer who began as a ... Read more

    $19.99 USD $12.99 USD

  • Schiit Happened

    The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    "Despite, or maybe because of, their self-effacing nature, Schiit Audio has become the powerhouse headphone amp company over the last few years. From afar, it looks like they did it with ease...but the truth is much more complicated."--InnerFidelityFor everyone who didn't win the venture capital lottery,or everyone who wasn't born with a trust fund,for everyone who doesn't have rich relatives.. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The MIDI Manual

    A Practical Guide to MIDI in the Project Studio

    The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful ... Read more

    $48.99 USD

  • Volume Control

    Hearing in a Deafening World

    by David Owen ...
    The surprising science of hearing and the remarkable technologies that can help us hear betterOur sense of hearing makes it easy to connect with the world and the people around us. The human system for processing sound is a biological marvel, an intricate assembly of delicate membranes, bones, receptor cells, and neurons. Yet many people take their ears for granted, abusing them with loud ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $12.99 USD

  • Creating Sounds from Scratch

    A Practical Guide to Music Synthesis for Producers and Composers

    Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource on the most common forms of music synthesis. It includes historical context, an overview of concepts in sound and hearing, and practical training examples to help sound designers and electronic music producers effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds. The book covers the all of the main synthesis techniques including analog ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Production Sound Mixing

    The Art and Craft of Sound Recording for the Moving Image

    Series series The CineTech Guides to the Film Crafts
    The latest hot camera is pretty irrelevant if one can't understand what's happening on screen. The key to any narrative is in the dialogue and voice over, but if this is unintelligible or difficult to hear, viewers will soon lose interest. With real world applications and a narrative to keep the reader's interest, Production Sound Mixing is the indispensable guide for film and video audio ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • The Sounds of Life

    How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants

    by Karen Bakker ...
    An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature’s soundsThe natural world teems with remarkable conversations, many beyond human hearing range. Scientists are using groundbreaking digital technologies to uncover these astonishing sounds, revealing vibrant communication among our fellow creatures across the Tree of Life.At once meditative and scientific, The Sounds of Life shares fascinating and ... Read more

    $23.99 USD $15.99 USD

  • Ham Radio

    From Beginner to Badass

    by Greg Molloy ...
    Do you want to discover everything there is to know about Ham Radio?Well, then this book is what you are looking for!In "Ham Radio: from Beginner to Badass", you will learn how to start your very own radio station, what licence you need and everything there is to know about ham radio. Ham radio is becoming more and more popular these days, since a lot of old Ham Enthusiasts are coming back to the ... Read more

    $3.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Music Publishing

    An entrepreneurial guide to publishing and copyright for the music, film, and media industries

    by Helen Gammons ...
    Do you want to pursue a career and succeed in the lucrative area of music publishing? The Art of Music Publishing provides real inspiration and a tangible hands on perspective to this exciting side of the high-risk, high-reward music business.Prepare yourself for a career in music publishing and understand this complex but profitable part of the music business. Author Gammons walks you through all ... Read more

    $51.99 USD

  • The Complete Guide to High-End Audio

    by Robert Harley ...
    In this newly updated directory, the latest in cutting-edge audio equipment is provided, including how to choose the best audio equipment on a budget, how to get the best sound for the money, and how to set up a system for maximum performance. Revised and expanded to include all the latest audio technologies, this book is packed with expert advice how to make speakers sound up to 50 percent better ... Read more

    $28.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio

    by Mike Senior ...
    Series series Sound On Sound Presents...
    Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers.Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 160 famous names, this entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads ... Read more

    $58.99 USD

  • Audio Engineering 101

    A Beginner's Guide to Music Production

    by Tim Dittmar ...
    Practical, concise, and approachable, Audio Engineering 101, Second Edition covers everything aspiring audio engineers need to know to make it in the recording industry, from the characteristics of sound to microphones, analog versus digital recording, EQ/compression, mixing, mastering, and career skills. Filled with hand-ons, step-by-step technique breakdowns and all-new interviews with active ... Read more

    $51.99 USD

  • Tackle the Technology of Starting Your Own Podcast

    Real Fast Results, #65

    by Daniel Hall ...
    Series Book 65 - Real Fast Results
    Welcome to this episode of the Real Fast Results podcast! Today’s special guest is Dave Jackson, who is an expert when it comes to putting together podcasts, launching them, and really, all things podcast. He’s the guy that puts together the Real Fast Results podcasts, as a matter of fact. He does the job beautifully and quickly, and he has some really great advice to share with everyone ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audio Production Principles

    Practical Studio Applications

    With this all-in-one manual, students and teachers have an easy-to-read reference that provides a reliable and current rundown of the world of sound production, from planning a recording session to mastering the final product. Organized by four main topics - pre-production, recording various instruments, mixing theories and tools, and mastering - Audio Production Principles follows the actual flow ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Why You Hear What You Hear

    An Experiential Approach to Sound, Music, and Psychoacoustics

    A groundbreaking textbook that explores the phenomena and physics of music and soundWhy You Hear What You Hear is the first book on the physics of sound for the nonspecialist to empower readers with a hands-on, ears-open approach that includes production, analysis, and perception of sound. The book makes possible a deep intuitive understanding of many aspects of sound, as opposed to the usual ... Read more

    $86.99 USD

  • Exploring Animal Behavior Through Sound: Volume 1

    Methods

    This open-access book empowers its readers to explore the acoustic world of animals. By listening to the sounds of nature, we can study animal behavior, distribution, and demographics; their habitat characteristics and needs; and the effects of noise. Sound recording is an efficient and affordable tool, independent of daylight and weather; and recorders may be left in place for many months at a ... Read more

    Free

  • Understanding Acoustics

    An Experimentalist’s View of Sound and Vibration

    Series series Graduate Texts in Physics
    This open access textbook, like Rayleigh’s classic Theory of Sound, focuses on experiments and on approximation techniques rather than mathematical rigor. The second edition has benefited from comments and corrections provided by many acousticians, in particular those who have used the first edition in undergraduate and graduate courses. For example, phasor notation has been added to clearly ... Read more

    Free

  • Pro Tools LE and M-Powered

    The complete guide

    by Mike Collins ...
    Pro Tools LE and M-Powered is an authoritative guide to Digidesign's entry-level hardware and software systems. Illustrated throughout with color screen grabs, the book starts by giving you useful overviews and advice about the hardware options available. Subsequent chapters are packed with easy-to-follow instructions, valuable hints and time-saving tips on how to use the software.Includes:* Full ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Sound: A Very Short Introduction

    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Sound is integral to how we experience the world, in the form of noise as well as music. But what is sound? What is the physical basis of pitch and harmony? And how are sound waves exploited in musical instruments? In this Very Short Introduction Mike Goldsmith looks at the science of sound and explores sound in different contexts, covering the audible and inaudible, sound underground and ... Read more

    $7.99 USD