together a gear checklist for your demo studio and prepare a room for recording! Learn to choose the right recording formats (analog vs. digital) and equipment. Robair also covers the fundamentals of multitracking, overdubbing, track bouncing, dynamics processing, recording instruments and much, much more! In addition, the book tells you what to do with that ultimate demo, including Demo Shopping 101, demo formats (CD-R, DAT and Cassette), press kit etiquette, and even tips on how to stalk the dealmakers, lawyers, A&R reps and managers! You'll learn about self-publishing, starting your own label and even "the secret world of record promotion".

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