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Appendix D: Resources
Books
•Introducing Digital Audio, Ian R Sinclair, second edition, PC Publishing, 1992. A good
•Principles of Digital Audio, Ken C. Pohlmann, Howard W.Sams & Co, 1989. Covering all aspects of digital audio, this book is ideal for newcomers who want to know the basics plus a bit more.
•The Art of digital Audio, John Watkinson, Focal Press (Butterworth Group), 1990. An essential read for digital audio
•The MIDI Ins, Outs & Thrus, Jeff Rona, Hal Leonard Publishing, 1992. An excellent introduction to MIDI with many illustrations for easy understanding.
•MIDI Systems & Control, Francis Rumsey, second edition, Focal Press, 1994. Covers all MIDI topics in detail and looks at how MIDI can be used to control systems (i.e., digital mixers, synths).
•THE MIDI BOOK, Steve DeFuria with Joe Scacciaferro, Hal Leonard Books. A good introduction for anyone new to MIDI.
•THE MIDI RESOURCE BOOK, Steve DeFuria with Joe Scacciaferro, Hal Leonard Books, 1988. Following on from THE MIDI BOOK, this one looks at the real nuts and bolts of MIDI including the MIDI specification and how to read MIDI Imple- mentation Charts.
•Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook, Gary Davis and Ralph Jones, second edi- tion, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1990. Although primarily concerned with sound reinforcement, many of the subjects covered also apply to studio audio applications. The second edition also includes a comprehensive section on MIDI.
Yamaha Web Site
Information on Yamaha professional audio products can be found at the Yamaha Professional Audio Web site.
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