Part I: Home Recording Studio Basics.

Chapter 1: Understanding Home Recording.

Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear.

Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio.

Part II: Recording 101.

Chapter 4: Meeting the Mixer.

Chapter 5: MIDI and Electronic Instruments.

Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones.

Part III: Getting Ready to Record.

Chapter 7: Getting a Great Source Sound.

Chapter 8: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques.

Chapter 9: Miking Your Instruments.

Part IV: Laying Track: Starting to Record.

Chapter 10: Multitrack Recording.

Chapter 11: Recording Audio.

Chapter 12: Recording and Editing MIDI Data.

Part V: Turning Your Tracks into a Finished Song.

Chapter 13: Editing Your Performance.

Chapter 14: Mixing Your Music.

Chapter 15: Dialing in Signal Processors.

Chapter 16: Mastering Your Music.

Chapter 17: Getting Your Music Out to Listeners.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Home Recording Resources.

Chapter 19: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips.

Index.