Plug-in Power!: The Comprehensive DSP Guide by Ashley Shepherd

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Synopsis

Welcome to the only guide you will ever need to help you understand audio plug-ins! Plug-In Power! provides in-depth explanations of the plug-ins that are used every day in audio software, digital consoles, and digital audio processors. It starts with an introduction to digital audio and continues by explaining all the different types of plug-ins, how they work, and the numerous ways you can apply them in real-world situations—whether you are creating realistic ambience for replaced dialogue tracks in a feature film, tweaking out the most awesome kick sound for a hard rock mix, or putting that high-end sheen on an R&B lead vocal so it shimmers above the rest of the track. Each processor type is explored both in theoretical and real-world terms, with examples of how each plug-in actually performs with real audio running through it. Plug-ins covered include: Sony Oxford R3 EQ, UAD-1 1176LN, Waves IR-1, TC Electronics VSS3, and many more. Whether you are using plug-ins for digital live reinforcement consoles, DJ setups, music recording and mixing, film sound, audio restoration and forensics, or home studio recording, this book will provide helpful instruction and tips that will take your sound to the next level!

Biography

Ashley Shepherd is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. He has been in the music and recording industry for 20 years, garnering several gold and platinum records. An ADDY® award recipient for original music, he has produced audio for major labels, Network TV, national commercials, independent films, games, Internet sites, and international corporations. Currently, Ashley is the mastering engineer at QCA (www.go-QCA.com). He also writes manual content for Steinberg's Nuendo software in addition to continuing to produce original music, albums and audio for film and video. For more information, visit his Web site at www.picturemusic.com and his studio at www.audiogrotto.com.