Computer Music Production Master CakeWalk 9.0

Author: Shi Yong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book comprehensively introduces computer music production technology and the application of music production software CakeWalk 9.0. The book consists of 10 chapters and 3 appendices, covering main topics such as the fundamentals of computer music technology, computer music systems, a quick start guide to CakeWalk 9.0, the working interface of CakeWalk 9.0, music production examples, MIDI editing and creation, digital audio, effect processing and audio mixing, advanced application techniques, and soft synthesizers and soft synthesizer technology. Appendices 1 to 3 provide lists of sound colors for the DY-1000 folk music synthesizer, sound colors in the S_VA synthesizer's SOUNDIUS-XG, and CAL language programming examples. The book is comprehensive, systematic, and detailed, with practical examples and step-by-step instructions to guide readers in learning computer music production. The organization and content of the book are highly professional. It is suitable as both a teaching and self-study resource for students and faculty in music and computer art programs at higher education institutions, as well as a technical guide for computer music enthusiasts in various social circles. The accompanying CD-ROM contains over 100MB of high-quality sound libraries and sound samples in SoundFont and Reality formats, numerous CakeWalk-specific device control panels, CAL libraries, instrument definition files, and audio effect plugins, as well as various professional soft synthesizers, which can be used to support teaching or self-study.