What is Music Production?

Introduction

Music production per se is a strange entity and an odd thing to do. It is certainly a challenge to quantify and very difficult to measure, analyze, and then simulate. Despite this, we perceived a need for a guide that provided an insight into the world of record production, as requested time and again by our students and various other people.

This book tries to offer not only this insight but also some solid guidance. It does not try to over-analyze seminal albums and the actions of the producers, engineers, or musicians involved. Neither does it seek to over-glorify these oft unsung heroes; however, we must admit we might admire a few of them along the way. What we are interested in is providing an overview of the process of making ...