"Join computer professional and musician, Richard Grace, as he demystifies digital sound. With candor and a healthy dose of reality, the author shows you how to use your PC to get the most out of digital audio technology. " "Explore your hardware options, from sound cards to microphones to MIDI devices. Develop a working knowledge of the best software to use for sound recording and editing. " "Start by using Windows utilities to create and manipulate basic sound files. Then, get first-hand experience adding special effects and sequencing sound tracks with Cool Edit and Cakewalk Pro. Whether you're a musician, a PC enthusiast, or a multimedia whiz, you'll learn quickly by following easy, hands-on tutorials. "--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved