false 533843 1 This inspiring volume gathers the wisdom and groundbreaking techniques of 56 visionary artists, producers, programmers, provocateurs, instrument designers, label executives and industry leaders. Hear firsthand how the 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. Contributors include Glen Ballard, BT, LTJ Bukem, The Crystal Method, Chuck D, Thomas 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. 521356 1 12 2004 The Art of Digital Music: 56 Visionary Artists and Insiders Reveal Their Creative Secrets total:2|4:2| 2 8 5 0 0 0 false false Wed Oct 29 18:32:36 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 29 18:32:42 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Tue Oct 28 23:19:33 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 28 23:19:42 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Mon Sep 08 14:54:28 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 08 14:54:28 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Tue Mar 18 18:24:07 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 18 18:24:07 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed Oct 03 21:11:44 -0700 2007 Wed Oct 03 21:11:47 -0700 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=533843