Part I: Computer Recording Basics.

Chapter 1: Discovering What You Need.

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Recording Space.

Part II: Choosing and Installing Computer Hardware.

Chapter 3: Choosing Computer Components.

Chapter 4: Examining Audio Components.

Chapter 5: Connecting Your Hardware.

Part III: Choosing and Installing Recording Software.

Chapter 6: Understanding Computer Recording Software.

Chapter 7: Finding the Right Software for You.

Chapter 8: Installing Your Software.

Part IV: Revving Up the Recording Process.

Chapter 9: Getting a Great Source Sound.

Chapter 10: Recording and Editing Audio.

Chapter 11: Using MIDI.

Chapter 12: Using Loops.

Chapter 13: Exploring Software Synthesizers.

Chapter 14: Mixing and Mastering Your Music.

Part V: Playing with Plug-Ins.

Chapter 15: Understanding Plug-Ins.

Chapter 16: Using Equalization.

Chapter 17: Using Effects Effectively.

Chapter 18: Digging into Dynamics Processors.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Improving the Performance of Your System.

Chapter 20: Ten Great Internet Recording Resources.

Chapter 21: Ten (Or So) Free or Really Cheap Software Programs.1

Index.