The complete Table of Contents for the book, with my own notes on why the chapters are there and what they include.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Sound
How Sound Works
Sound and Perception
Sound in Digital Form

Chapter 2: Choosing Your Tools
Inputs and Outputs
Choosing the Right Computer
Music and Sound Production Tools
Going Shopping

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Equipment
Setting Up Your Workspace
Connecting Physical Hardware

Chapter 4: Preparing Your Computer for Audio
Connecting Your Virtual

From the cover:

No matter what part of the musical spectrum you come from—whether you’re playing in a band, composing, or DJing—if you’re using a computer (or wondering whether you should be), to get the results you want from your digital studio you’ll need reliable information. Real World Digital Audio is a comprehensive resource that offers practical advice on making great music with modern technologies—a valuable reference whatever your musical genre or preferred audio application. You’ll