Getting Started in Computer Music

"Getting Started in Computer Music" gets beginners to computer music excited about all of the creative possibilities at their fingertips. This book provides the practical, step-by-step information readers will need to purchase and use the equipment that best suits their budget and goals. The book features chapters on music software (including DAWs, audio editors, performance software, loop-based tools, and plug-ins), hardware (such as CPUs, RAM, and audio cards), and ancillary hardware (like keyboards, MIDI controllers, mixers, amps, and speakers). All content is completely up-to-date and covers all of the basic information using clear, concise explanations. This comprehensive guide includes a complete index which makes this book something that readers can refer to again and again.