Contemporary music relies on technology: technology is used to make music, to record music, to hear music. Music students study technology and technology has enabled more amateur musicians than ever before to create their own recordings. But what if you are a competent musician who simply doesn't understand the technology: its processes like 'tracking', 'sequencing' and 'non-linear recording' or its facilities such as 'foldback' and 'encoding'? Paul White's new series of pocket sized guides to music technology explains everything you need to know for a basic understanding of music technology. Written in the simplest language, he makes the subject easy for all to understand, whatever their age or background.This book looks at the techniques used in mixing and mastering music so that when it is finally released on CD, it sounds as good as it possibly can. From balance, stereo position, adjusting levels, and using equalisers to hardware formats, including audio on computers, time coding and noisereduction.,This pocket sized essential guide proves that you don't need to spend a fortune on equipment, you just need to follow a few simple rules.