From Demo to Delivery

Russ Hepworth-Sawyer is a sound engineer and producer with extensive experience in all things audio. He is a member of the Association of Professional Recording Services and the Audio Engineering Society; a Fellow of the Institute For Learning (U.K.); and a board member of the Music Producer's Guild. Through MOTTOsound (www.mottosound.co.uk), Russ works freelance in the industry as a mastering engineer, a producer, writer, and consultant. Russ currently lectures part-time for York St John University and Barnsley College Online and has taught extensively in higher education at British institutions including Leeds College of Music, London College of Music, and Rose Bruford College. He currently writes for Pro Sound News Europe, has contributed to Sound On Sound magazine, and has written many titles for Focal Press.

• ForewordEditors PrefaceIntroduction: Demo To Delivery: The Process of ProductionSection A: PreparationSong Production: The marriage between Composition and Audio ProductionPre- ProductionCapturing, Shaping and Creating the Performance: The Engineers Role in the Process aheadSection B: The SessionsThe Recording SessionThe Mix SessionWhat's going onThe Process of MixingMasteringWhat is MasteringEqualizing the albumDynamic Range1)Macrodynamics2)11) Dynamic Manipulation3)Putting the album together4)Section C: To MarketProduct Manufacture- How your record is madePublicity and Radio PromotionMusic Distribution and RetailSection D: Doing it YourselfThe DIY ApproachThe Recording Process- A GuideEvaluation Sound QualityHints and Tips