The Secrets of Dance Music Production: The World's Leading Electronic Music Production Magazine Delivers the Definitive Guide to Making Cutting-Edge Dance Music

First things first. This isn't an A to Z route map to making a tune. If you want that I'd suggest one of the many video based tutorials various places do. This is a repository of information and you read cover to cover or dip in and out as you feel.For most elements of EDM this really is as deep as you can go. The only bit I felt maybe needed some expansion was the theory section but it constantly references real tunes so you can hear exactly what they mean as well. The problem is theory is a deep subject and coming from piano and guitar I felt it was maybe a bit lacking but I guess it's a bottomless pit if deep dive with theory. It's fine for beginners though.What I did like was the fact it was willing to say, yeah this is how you program a kick, here's the compression settings and types but sod it, if you want to use sample and loops then do so, if it sounds good, it sounds good.

Good level of useful detail supporting the creation and production of dance music. Would suit someone at an early stage of development, but also useful for someone like me to use as a refresher or for extra clarity on things. Written in a very clear way with supporting examples that can be used very practically. The book can be used as a complete guide from cover to cover, studied as individual chapters, or for picking out small elements for quick implementation. Excellent way of translating technical actions and details into musical outcomes. Consistent standard throughout.

This book is so deep with information that it leaves no question unturned. You can read it page by page and go on a musical journey as it explains everything concisely or you can pick it up and jump into the bass section and follow a quick.In my eyes this book should be taught as a course but I suppose it’s better this way because it means you can get all the knowledge of a dance producer at your fingertips which to me is like one of the greatest books that I have ever read! If you follow the whole book step by step you will become a master in my eyes with the knowledge that used to be hidden from us mortals.

I really like the book, the knowledge in it, and as a reference it is fantastic. It also looks great I like the format of the larger pages for reference. However 1 year on and with only one read through and sitting on a shelf I have noticed the book is falling apart at the spine. Like the glue they used is no good. Never had this before with a book: if u order one be sure to check it out at the spine.

Good good

Wow. Just wow. I’ve been in the music biz 28 years and have actually produced 65 records globally. No joke...so some may think I know everything. I don’t. This author does and he’s helped me a lot! The landscape nature of this book is attractive in itself and the content is outstanding. Covers everything you need to know about dance music production and much more. From creating the best kick drums, snares, hats etc and even compression. There’s a good bit which explains how to step programme beats and even a graphical look at how some well known dance hits were arranged.

Wow, this book is special, great read even if I didn't fully understand it all, I have started looking at different things in Ableton now and recognising from the book! This is a game changer for relevant info

This book is so informative, I have been producing for years and this book has learned me all sorts of tips to help me improve my tracks, it would be a great purchase for beginners too as it goes completely in depth in every aspect of music production in every genre and it is not a complicated read, everything in the book is explained in a simple way

First off - this book is beautifully put together. High quality pages and text with loads of beatiful images from Logic, Ableton, and popular plugins.2nd - this book is beautifully structured and covers every area of music production I have wanted it to, from theory, to sound design, to mixing and mastering.3rd - this book comes with a ton of audio, midi, and .png files to go along with examples.Save yourself 1000 hrs of YouTube and Udemy/Skillshare tutorials and just buy this book. You won't regret it.

Great book, direct to the point and lots of pictures. Who has time for a novel when you want to perform? Not this guy.

Muy bien libro para ayudarte a completar tus tracks , especialmente si tienes bloqueos creativos

Il libro si è rivelato una lettura fondamentale per chiunque sia interessato a entrare nel mondo della produzione musicale elettronica. Con un approccio dettagliato e approfondito, questo libro fornisce una visione completa su come creare musica dance all'avanguardia.Contenuti Ricchi e IllustrazioniUno degli aspetti più apprezzabili del libro è la sua abbondanza di contenuti approfonditi, supportati da illustrazioni chiare e dettagliate. Questo rende il libro non solo informativo, ma anche visivamente accattivante e facile da seguire, anche per chi è nuovo nel campo della produzione musicale.Approccio Pratico alla ProduzioneIl libro copre un'ampia gamma di argomenti, dai fondamenti della produzione musicale elettronica alle tecniche più avanzate. La sua forza sta nell'approccio pratico che adotta, offrendo consigli reali e applicabili che possono essere immediatamente messi in pratica dai lettori.Utile per Produttori a Tutti i LivelliChe siate principianti alla scoperta delle basi o produttori più esperti in cerca di nuove tecniche e ispirazioni, "The Secrets of Dance Music Production" si dimostra una risorsa preziosa. Offre insight utili e approfonditi che possono aiutare i produttori a ogni livello a migliorare le loro competenze.Valutazione ComplessivaDarei a questo libro un voto di 9/10 per la sua capacità di rendere accessibili e comprensibili concetti complessi. È una lettura consigliata a chiunque voglia approfondire la propria conoscenza e abilità nella produzione di musica dance e elettronica.ConclusioniIn conclusione, "The Secrets of Dance Music Production" è una guida indispensabile per chiunque sia serio riguardo alla produzione di musica dance. Con la sua ricchezza di contenuti, illustrazioni chiare e consigli pratici, si rivela un'aggiunta inestimabile alla biblioteca di ogni appassionato di musica elettronica.

Um livro que aborda com clareza e concisão todos os elementos da produção de música eletrônica.