I read a book once.

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Hey Eric J

Tell us what is inside this manual (by topics sequence) that is exclusively for dance music creation or that we can't find online.

ie:

* Basics of EQ and Compression
* Room reverb on the drums
* Pan (instruments, reverbs, delays...)
* Sidechaining (bass, pads, efects, reverbs...)
* Parallel compression
* Layering sounds (Higher basses, other layers...)
* The use of a compressor on the master channel
* Pre Mastering a higher volume dance song

Anything more?

This pre information will be very helpful for everyone in this topic

tks dude

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Last edited by cristianokeller on Nov-01-2008 at 11:53

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Originally posted by DJ RANN (btw, did you ever do the review of the focals....?)

I'll be posting a full review in the next couple of weeks, just got back from my honeymoon, so I need to get back into the swing of things.

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Originally posted by cristianokeller Hey Eric J Tell us what is inside this manual (by topics sequence) that is exclusively for dance music creation or that we can't find online. ie: * Basics of EQ and Compression * Room reverb on the drums * Pan (instruments, reverbs, delays...) * Sidechaining (bass, pads, efects, reverbs...) * Parallel compression * Layering sounds (Higher basses, other layers...) * The use of a compressor on the master channel * Pre Mastering a higher volume dance song Anything more? This pre information will be very helpful for everyone in this topic tks dude

Well it does get into some topics such as arrangement structure, and has specific sections that deal with genres of dance music (trance, house, hip hop, etc.) that serve to try to guide the reader into what types of methods work well within those genre boundaries. It also has a few sections on non-technical aspects of producing such as promotion and how to go about getting your stuff on a label. However, a lot of the points you mentioned above are indeed covered online, so if thats all the information you are looking for, then the book may not be for you.

Personally, I like having a nice resource to refer to all in one place, especially since there are things that one tends to forget over time and it never hurts to go back and remind yourself of the fundamentals.

I'm not suggesting that the book is for everyone, but it is the only comprehensive resource on producing dance music I have found that I thought was good for both beginners and pros alike. It'll be up to each individual to decide if the text is worth the purchase.

I have this book.

It's okay, but very simplistic and actually focusses on copying other people's techniques and how to "sound like such and such artist", rather than being unique.

It's a good start for a beginner though.

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Rick said the DMM 2(will be a new book) will feature more advanced production techniques.

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I can't figure out how to quote more than one line, but the following is from the forum on Ricks website:


I've received a few PM's asking what the difference is between the first and second editions. The second edition is an updated edition of the first (unsurprisingly) but I must stress that it is not Vol.2, it is Vol.1 with updated information.

So what does it contain?

For those familiar with the first edition:

Removed:


The website chapter has been removed (after numerous suggestions/complaints that it did not belong in the book)
The Tools of the Trade chapter has been removed (after numerous suggestions that it dates the book)





Added:


The chapters have been reshuffled to follow a more productive path.
The Music Theory chapter has been updated and some previous editorial errors have been replaced.
Some chapters have been updated to reflect new techniques
A new genre chapter on Drum 'n' Bass
A new genre chapter on UK Garage
A new chapter on Recording instruments.
The CD has been overhauled. The menu that some found confusing along with the demo software have all been removed. In their place are reworked, new audio tracks of each genre, with narration on how the tracks were built and what equipment was used.


You can hear examples of the music on the CD, produced using techniques in the book, using the media player on the DMP home website - www.dancemusicproduction.com
Ricks website

I have the first one as well and will most likely be getting this one and hopefully a future vol.2 !

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yah i own it now too, about 1/2 done with it. this time i'm much more systematic about it though, highlights, sticky tabs etc. the first edition was good but outdated on a lot of things, this one is much more current with artists we all know and tips & tricks we all use.

i just enjoy reading in general so i bought it, i dont think its for everybody

hmm.. i might get this one.. its always nice to have a few books to read, to check other peoples views on production.

plus it always looks nice with a few books in a bookshelf.

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Originally posted by dj_alfi plus it always looks nice with a few books in a bookshelf.

a bookshelf with books in it is great for sound isolation as well!

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