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This book will reside on my shelf alongside the classics [...] In it, you will find nearly all there is to know about the recording of music and the art of sound. Warren and Jerry generously share their years of experience, philosophy and mental preparation, giving both the newcomer and the working producer/engineer incredibly valuable and practical information.

Jack Douglas (Miles Davis, Aerosmith, John Lennon)

Hi, I’m Warren Huart, multi-platinum producer and founder of Produce Like A Pro.

Over the last 3 years, I’ve been working tirelessly with my good friend Jerry Hammack to create the most comprehensive book on home studio production ever written.

– It’s finally here!

Home Studio Recording: The Complete Guide.

In this all-encompassing 439 page guide, we share everything we’ve learnt in over 60 years of combined production experience.

PLUS all of the knowledge we’ve gleaned by interviewing hundreds of the world’s top producers, engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, as well as musicians…

No matter at which stage you are in your musical career: This book is designed to enable and inspire you to create the amazing music you’ve always dreamed of.

It is jam packed with tools, techniques, and practical advice you need to master every step of the music production process.

Our goal is to help you become a well-rounded producer and engineer, so you can find success doing what you love.

What are you waiting for?

Pick up ‚Home Studio Recording‘ today, absorb decades of experience, and make your musical goals a reality.

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The Three Stages of Music Production

There are three stages in the music production cycle. They are preproduction, or the work that you do before you start recording; recording, where you commit your songs and ideas to media (digital or other); and finally, the finishing work of mixing, mastering and releasing the recordings. As a producer and mixer, you may find yourself involved in one or all of these stages at one time or another.

Understanding each of these three stages and the work, opportunities and responsibilities involved in them will help you in all kinds of ways when it comes to creating music. This knowledge will help you organise your efforts, eliminate confusion, improve your workflow and please your artists.

While we will provide you with extensive details of each of these stages and the work that occurs within each, we want to make one thing clear from the outset: the work that’s necessary to create great recordings always occurs in context of the type of music, the artist, the available time and the budget.

What is best for the song? What is best for the artist? Your decisions in production and engineering must relate to the kind of music you are recording and to solving the issues required to achieve the result you are seeking.

No professional ever does work for work’s sake or follows processes for processes’ sake. The work we do and the processes we employ are only the ones necessary to move a song towards successful completion. There’s no single path to follow to this destination. The only ‘right’ way to record is the way that gets you efficiently to the result you intend to deliver.

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What’s inside

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Home Studio Setup & Expansion

Find out how to achieve the best sound in the space available to you.

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Understand The Entire Music Production Process

As a modern producer you’re wearing a lot of different hats. We’ll walk you through each stage of the music production process, and show you your responsibilities and opportunities involved, so you can handle every stage like a pro.

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Powerful Mixes

Understand the concepts you need to turn your raw recordings into powerful, 3-dimensional mixes. From plugins and hardware, all the way to a hybrid workflow. You’ll discover how to utilize the equipment at your disposal to achieve the sound you’re after.

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Buy Gear That's Custom-Tailored To Your Needs

Select key pieces of equipment that will really move your music and business forward.

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Capture Pristine Recordings

Discover state of the art recording techniques for individual instruments, as well as full-fledged recording setups to track singer/songwriters, full bands, and even orchestras!

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Mastering & Release

Take your productions over the finish line and get them ready for release. Add the final polish to your songs, make them sound good on a all playback systems, and complete the steps necessary for distribution.

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Build Your Ideal Home Studio

Initial Setup – Studio Expansion – Gear

The way your studio is designed heavily influences your sound quality, workflow and creative output.

We’re walking you through designing your ideal home studio based on your needs, your production style, and the space you have available.

Which gear should you buy?
What’s the best way to acoustically treat your room?
How to set up your gear for a fast, creative workflow?
How can you expand your setup in a meaningful way?

Whether you’re working out of your bedroom, a medium sized space, or even a remote location.

By following these guidelines, you’ll be able to build and expand your studio with a purpose and get amazing results.

Without spending a fortune on gear!

‚I only want things at my studio that I absolutely have to have. There is no excess here. It’s really good. There’s something about it that makes the process go forward.‘

Eric Valentine (Good Charlotte, Queens of the Stone Age)

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Absorb Over 60 Years Of Hands-On Experience

Multi-platinum engineer shares the lessons learnt from producing every single day

This book goes far beyond the technical side…

It’s a real-world guide to music production.

Jerry and I share the lessons we’ve learnt over decades of producing music for a living.

These are the things you won’t learn at university, or find in a typical recording manual.

You’ll discover the subtle, yet incredibly important detailes that can only be learnt by producing music every single day … and making a lot of mistakes along the way!

Find the right artists to work with
Inspire musicians to deliver their best performances
Run smooth & efficient sessions
Royalties and licensing
And a lot more!

With this book, Jerry and I are passing our experience on to you, so you can avoid pitfalls, fast-track your growth, and build a wonderful career in music.

'If there's one thing you take away from this: There’s no difference between us. We make music because we love to. There are no experts.'

Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith, Rick Springfield)

'This book is organized to allow you to build on your knowledge from beginning to end or jump right into the content that most interests you - and get quick answers.'

Warren & Jerry

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Never Feel Stuck Again

Reliable, professional advice at your fingertips.

With all of the educational ressources available online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. – Or spend hours and hours trying to find the right information!

We’ve created this book to provide you with all of the knowledge and tools you need. In one place!

Ever feel stuck, or dealing with a problem you can’t quite wrap your head around?

Simply look up the respective chapter and find the solution!

The content is meticulously structured, so you can brush up on any topic within seconds.

No matter which production stage you’re in:

You’ll have the guidance of world-class producers at your fingertips, to help you to overcome roadblocks, and move forward with your music.

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The Three Stages of Music Production