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Feb 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Len Sasso

           
 

Michael Wiese Books' The Sound Effects Bible

If you've heard it in a movie, on the street, or in your dreams, you'll find it somewhere in The Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects ($20.21) from Michael Wiese Books (mwp.com). Topics include microphone selection, field recording, digital audio basics, understanding DAWs, sound design, and designing your own editing studio and Foley stage. Sound effects from author Ric Viers's huge library have found their way into products from a slew of major manufacturers as well as soundtracks for productions such as Desperate Housewives, Law and Order, and Ugly Betty.

Course Technology PTR's Going Pro with Logic Pro 8

Drawing on more than a decade of experience using Logic for writing, scoring, and producing music, Apple Logic Pro certified trainer Jay Asher takes you on an expert-level tour in Going Pro with Logic Pro 8 ($29.99 [MSRP]) from Course Technology PTR (courseptr.com). Picking up where the manual leaves off, the book guides you through customizing Logic to your studio and work flow; recording, editing, and preparing media for delivery; organizing your sound palette; and integrating third-party hardware and software. Along the way, you'll find countless tips and tricks for getting the most out of Logic.

Grooveboxmusic.com's Elastic Time in Action

Elastic Time in Action ($39.99 download, $44.99 DVD) is the latest Pro Tools 7.4 Power Pak from Grooveboxmusic.com. In 14 video tutorials totaling more than 2.5 hours, multi-Platinum record producer Kenny Gioia shows you how to bend audio to your needs with Elastic Time while avoiding the weird-sounding audio artifacts so often associated with time-stretching. Step-by-step instructions cover tightening up your tracks, extracting and importing grooves, remixing vocals, and creating special effects. Examples cover drums, bass, guitar, and vocals. Check out the examples and order online at grooveboxmusic.com.