Once you've learned how to use microphones and mixers (Book 1) and to record instruments and vocals (Book 2) discover how to get the most out of your recording software and plug-ins in Book 3 of the Hal Leonard Recording Method. In addition to providing valuable insights into the functionalities feature and capabilities of these modern recording tools it covers the basics of digital recording in a very straightforward and focused manner. Also included are informative interviews with several power users who share the ways they put technology to work in their recordings and productions. This provides a valuable balance of practical insights and insider tips and tricks making ERecording Software & Plug-insE a powerful resource.THThis book and DVD use detailed illustrations and screen shots plus audio and video examples to give you a comprehensive understanding of recording software and plug-ins.THNew in this edition:THUExtensive use of QR Codes which link directly to associated websites and resources via your smart devices' QR Code readers. This expands the content of the book far beyond the printed page.THUNew and updated media examples included wherever appropriate.THUSome classic concepts remain the same from the first edition but considering that virtually everything about software and plug-ins has changed in some way since the first edition was written in 2007 there's a lot of new material!THUCovers techniques and considerations regarding current versions of DAW software plug-ins and many of the great new tools available.THUA lot of new techniques are explained that have been added to the tool kit in the last five years. Page count went from 268 to 290 and a lot of material had to be cut from the first edition and completely rewritten.THUA major rewrite and with a more tightly packed layout and an almost 10 percent increase in page count.