Veteran music journalist Rick Clark conducted hundreds of revealing interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry to create this extraordinary title. Tony Visconti, Danny Elfman, Eddy Offord, Trevor Rabin and Roy Thomas Baker are just a few of the contributors who share their special studio practices, tips, and anecdotes. A truly thorough look at the recording world, this in-depth reference guide covers everything from recording strings and horn sections to using creative production techniques on the latest musical styles. Candid interviews with expert tips enlighten readers with the knowledge that has led the featured producers, engineers and composers to huge industry successes and millions of record sales. This useful and no-less than entertaining information is organized by subject matter, rather than by celebrity, so readers can gain various expert advice on the topic they want to know about, and not about the personality they are learning from. All of this combined into one reasonably priced package makes for a truly definitive guide for any producers and engineers of audio productions who want the advice, opinions, tricks and techniques used by the leading experts in the field.