2009-02-12
Read complete sections of the book free!
I'm very pleased to announce that I've posted PDFs of the actual pages from the introduction and index to my new book, The Complete Home Music Recording Starter Kit to this website. I'm also making available one entire chapter that I'll be happy to send to you upon request. (Send your request to buster@busterfayte.com.)
If you're wondering whether or not the book is right for you as you embark upon the journey of getting your music recorded in your home studio, give these complete sample sections a read. You'll be able to get a sense of the book's style and content and hopefully you'll agree that it's the guide you need to successfully get your studio operating effectively! Access the free sections here and decide if the book is right for you!
If you still can't decide after reading the on line sections, send me a request at buster@busterfayte.com and I'll send you an entire chapter absolutely free!
2009-01-18
A great review of the book!
Barry Rudolph, contributing editor for "MIX Magazine" and New Toys columnist for LA's "Music Connection Magazine" gives the book a great review saying, "In a perfect world all computers and/or recording software programs would come with this book." The entire text of the review reads (reprinted with permission):
"In a perfect world all computers and/or recording software programs would come with this book. For scratch beginners, between the amount of information required to learn a software music creation program, making good gear purchase decisions, and the challenge to hook up a working studio is overwhelming. The Complete Home Music Recording Starter Kit by Buster Fayte "takes you by the hand" from the beginning to the end and explains every single technical part of the whole process. You'll make more informed decisions about which gear and software to use and start making music--the whole reason you bought all this stuff to begin with.
I liked the logical order of the book starting with chapters that discuss possible paths and budgets: analog vs. digital, computer-based vs. PortaStudio or reel-to-reel and consoles, MAC vs. PCs, space consideration and sound treatment of your recording space. If you go with a computer-based system you'll read how to buy and configure a computer for music recording and get a great intro to Sony's Acid Pro 7 software. You'll learn how songwriters develop and edit backing tracks complete with a tutorial on getting a respectable drum sound.
Later chapters get you into MIDI sequencing, loop usage, and recording vocals. You'll next learn about mixing and mastering and the process of delivering your music via CD or MP3 files. The Studio Log at the end of each chapter highlights what you've just learned and how it will factor into subsequent chapters--great idea! The book finishes with a tutorial on selecting the right audio interface and a great glossary. With companion CD with demos of ACID Pro 7, Sound Forge 9, NI's Guitar Rig, hundreds of loops, training videos and downloadable sound files, The Complete Home Music Recording Starter Kit sells for $34.95 and is available from Que Publishing at www.quepublishing.com.
Check out Buster Fayte at: www.busterfayte.com"
2008-11-03
My New Book is out!
The Complete Home Music Recording Starter Kit published by Que, focuses on the home studio: How to set it up, what type of gear to buy, and how to turn it into a space where you can make high-quality recordings.
My approach emphasizes practical and affordable techniques that you can use to make recordings you can be proud of despite the limitations of your environment. For instance, many of us live in situations where unlimited noise from drums, amps, and so on is not a viable option. But just because you have neighbors or kids asleep on the other side of the wall doesn’t mean you have to give up recording in your home studio!
This book lays out the techniques I, along with many other musicians, use to record musical performances without the pressures and expense of booking high-priced time at the local recording studio. In it I take a straight-forward approach in order to give you exactly the information you need to get started making great recordings now.
The book is available in local bookstores as well as many locations on line. To learn more about the book, visit the book page.
2008-10-23
My new book is due out soon!
The Complete Home Music Recording Starter Kit published by Que, will be a great resource for any musician who wants to record quality music in a home studio.
Whether you think you have a space that can work for recording or not, I take you through the process of setting up a workable studio. And you won't have to worry about waking up the neighbors!
I've taken a straight-forward, no nonesense approach to the subject. I've been careful to avoid overwhelming you with non-critical technical details. And I've put it together in a step-by-step fashion that will have you recording quickly.
The book will be available in local bookstores as well as many locations on line, indluding this website. To learn more about the book, visit the book page.
