Tarquin leads you through the complete recording process, and shows you how to perfect your sound using home equipment. He guides you through the steps to increase your creative freedom, and offers numerous tips to improve the effectiveness of your workflow. Topics include the following: studio location, set up, and alteration; equipment - microphones, plug-ins, amps, mixers; recording software; mixing techniques; roles and responsibilities of artists, producers, engineers; getting the best performance from hired musicians; and much more!