Amazon.com description: Product Description: Whether you're a computer user coming to grips with electronic music technology or a musician searching for the right computer, this new title will show you how to get started. It looks at the many ways computers contribute to the music-making process, then demystifies the bridge between the components: MIDI. It shows you how to choose the right computer and equipment for your specific needs and features the most popular types of software, including programs for recording and printing your music. It also explains digital audio, hard-disk recording, and music in multimedia applications. With additional tips on how to get software support and an extensive glossary of terms, you'll be well supported to use the powerful computer for music.