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"A superb book stuffed with intricate walkthroughs, llustrations and techniques. Essential reading. CHOICE AWARD." --Music Tech Magazine
"This book has the destiny of becoming a classic. It's as essential as KLF's The Manual... Buy it. This is the electronic musician's bible" --Plughugger
"I can't recommend it enough. This should be essential reading for any budding house producer, but there is something here that just about any dance musician will find valuable. 10/10." --Waveformless
"This book has the destiny of becoming a classic. It's as essential as KLF's The Manual... Buy it. This is the electronic musician's bible" --Plughugger
"I can't recommend it enough. This should be essential reading for any budding house producer, but there is something here that just about any dance musician will find valuable. 10/10." --Waveformless
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The biggest name in dance sample libraries brings you the essential guide to producing cutting-edge house music.
After four years producing award-winning sample collections, Sample Magic share the secrets of house music production in this 144-page full-colour book packed with hundreds of walkthroughs, hints, tips and insights from some of the biggest names in the industry.
All parts of the production process are covered, including: making beats, drum sounds, basslines, structure, instrumentals, FX, mixing, vocals, mastering, remixes, programming ideas and more. Every style of house is covered, from minimal to tribal, electro to progressive, soulful to jackin'.
In-depth tutorials reveal the tricks of the pros, with step-by-step tutorials using Logic, Cubase and Ableton. A bonus CD includes 500+MB of exclusive samples to get you started. Written by Marc Adamo (DJ Magazine, Future Music) with contributions from Wolfgang Gartner, Way Out West, Sharooz and a foreword by Mark Knight, this is the first time the secrets of house music have ever been fully revealed.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For some reason books on producing dance music are few and far between. Before I got this I'd read - and enjoyed - Rick Snoman's "Dance Music Manual", which I still recommend to people who want a great starting (or intermediate) guide to producing dance music.
But for a specific book dedicated to making house tracks this ticks every box.
I like its informal style and there are lots of hints and tips which I found really useful. Chapters are dedicated to everything from the kick drum to mixing vocals. I wonderd if not all recent styles would be covered, but there are pages dedicated to electro, tech and nu-rave as well as more classic disco and soulful sounds.
I've been producing house for more than five years now and I still learned a lot - on everything from sub bass frequencies (and how to get them!) through maximising headroom to how to get the best performances from nervous vocalists.
I also like the way this book has stuff like drum programming grids, 'How To' walkthroughs for specific sounds and a 32 part 'full mix' tutorial.
At £34.95 this was at the top end of my budget, but it's well worth it --- especially with the samples thrown in.
But for a specific book dedicated to making house tracks this ticks every box.
I like its informal style and there are lots of hints and tips which I found really useful. Chapters are dedicated to everything from the kick drum to mixing vocals. I wonderd if not all recent styles would be covered, but there are pages dedicated to electro, tech and nu-rave as well as more classic disco and soulful sounds.
I've been producing house for more than five years now and I still learned a lot - on everything from sub bass frequencies (and how to get them!) through maximising headroom to how to get the best performances from nervous vocalists.
I also like the way this book has stuff like drum programming grids, 'How To' walkthroughs for specific sounds and a 32 part 'full mix' tutorial.
At £34.95 this was at the top end of my budget, but it's well worth it --- especially with the samples thrown in.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having produced a stack of dance music over the last 10 years or so, i certainly didnt think i'd ever be needing a book on house music production. However, i have many friends who are just starting out in this field and often come to me looking for advice on production tricks and tips. one of these guys bought the book over to my studio to get my opinion on it and all i can say is if i was starting out, this is exactly the kind book i'd want to have had around. if you are looking to make house, electro, minimal or any of those sub-genres of house music, then this will get you straight on track. what i really like is the fact that it has just enough of the essential theory and a shed load of practical walkthroughs to guide you through the process of making beats, basslines, leads and FX. My friend who first showed me the book has all but stopped bugging me with questions now, except for the odd super specific thing, so i pretty much recomend it to everyone starting out - mainly so i dont have to keep answering the same questions. one thing though is that this is a very specific book on house music, so dont expect to find anything about dubstep, breaks, drum and bass or hip hop inside.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd bought a few other books before finding Secrets of House, and it's a whole different thing. I found it easy to read, with the many walkthroughs easy to follow - with pictures for each stage to show how to make lots of different sounds and techniques. With the samples included you can get making tunes straight away.
As far as audience goes, this would be a good book for those starting out, but probably even better for those who've made a few tunes but want to push their production to the next level.
There's also some really interesting chapters from people who make tunes full time for a living with some cool business and production tips.
I loved this book. It is at the top end in terms of price of this kind of book, but I'd happily have this over three of my previous buys.
As far as audience goes, this would be a good book for those starting out, but probably even better for those who've made a few tunes but want to push their production to the next level.
There's also some really interesting chapters from people who make tunes full time for a living with some cool business and production tips.
I loved this book. It is at the top end in terms of price of this kind of book, but I'd happily have this over three of my previous buys.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sorry but honestly
Ok. There are no secrets of house music in this book, seriously nothing.
And to make you feel worse about your purchase it comes with some amazing sample loops that leave you... Read more
And to make you feel worse about your purchase it comes with some amazing sample loops that leave you... Read more
Published 6 days ago by M
Simply the thing
This is THE book. It covers every aspect of constructing a house-music track. If you read this from to top to bottom, you will be producing technically good tracks. Read more
Published 22 days ago by DSemedo
great book
This is a great buy. The title is slightly misleading, there are no 'Secrets' at all in this book. What you will find though is a wonderfully concise and well written broad guide... Read more
Published 1 month ago by little england
Fantastic.
I am studying Economics and Philosophy at the University of Glasgow but I'd rather be studying music production. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Plotnek
Brilliant for beginners!
Absolutely a brilliant manual/guide/bible to start making house music. I have loads of other complex books that are geared to a beginner/advanced musician, and am finding this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Russell A. Thomas
Good Quality Information - Very Technical
I have just read the first half of this book and so far, I have to admit I am impressed. To be honest, I was expecting the book to be less technical, as I judged the book as a DJ... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. A. M. Roche
Excellent book
As other reviews state, this book is full of genuine information for putting together House and Dance tracks in general. Read more
Published 11 months ago by charlie O
Awesome!
This book helped me so much! It took me to the next level in producing!
It showed me all the secrets and tips to get that fatt sound you hear from todays artists.
It showed me all the secrets and tips to get that fatt sound you hear from todays artists.
Published 15 months ago by Jan Andre Lian
Essential information for the house music production
Well organized book in contains examples in every chapter. Good for advanced beginner that knows elementary things about sound, music and tools (e.g. Logic Pro). Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gordan Nia
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