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Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools |  | Author: Roey Izhaki
Publisher: Focal Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 584
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 0240520688
Dewey Decimal Number: 781
EAN: 9780240520681
ASIN: 0240520688
Publication Date: January 3, 2008
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Product Description
Mixing remains one of the most illusive arts of recording practice and can take a life time to master. Looking at practices, concepts, tools and mixing instruments the author provides a comprehensive insight to the art and science of mixing.
Whether a hobbyist of professional this book covers basic concepts to advanced techniques as well as tips and tricks and is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing.
The book is accompanied by the website www.mixingaudio.com, featuring a sample chapter, illustrations, audio and a user forum.
* Rounded, extensive and complete coverage of music mixing
* Includes a DVD with over 700 audio samples and 4 sample mixes
* Covers new topics and mixing trends such as computer centred mixing
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 This is the book to own..... October 15, 2008
Smurf (Ohio)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
As a home studio owner and pro musician of 40 years I am always on the lookout for that "next bit of info" that will push me to yet again improve...and this book was it. I have looked at this book for month's and thought..."Man, is it REALLY worth the $$?"
Now, as I look at my bookshelf full of "Mixing & Mastering & Studio Tips & Tricks" books, I can honestly say that this is the best book I have bought over the years.....period. Read what everyone else has wrote here in their reviews, and you got the gist of it, this book is the bomb!
Even if you "know it all", I recommend this book for 3 chapters, Compression, Reverb, and Gates-Expanders. Written so that ANYONE can understand it, but deep enough to make us old timers go "WHOA..." And the DVD, full of example audio clips and 4 full mixes that are tore apart at the end of the book, just drive the information home.
All of the reviews are correct(including the "eglash" in places), if you are serious about your Sound and Audio in general, this is the book to own. If you REALLY want to understand what the Ratio control does, on anything that uses one, this is the book to own. If you really want to improve your Engineering & Mixing Skills, this is the book to own. If you are using a computer to do audio, this is the book to own. If you use Cubase, Music Studio, Pro Tools, Audacity, or the Kristal Audio Engine, this is the book to own. It is worth every penny!
Can you tell I like the book?! I am on my 2nd read thru!
Timely, superb and dare I say, classic January 9, 2008
music fan (Dallas, TX)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
This tome fills a huge gap in references on this topic in a very timely fashion. The author most definitely knows this material in-depth and, despite a few very minor glitches in the grammar, presents the concepts in a very well-thought out fashion. Nothing gets lost in translation.
If you ever wanted a single, comprehensive reference to modern mixing techniques that covers the entire process, this book is it. The contribution this author has made to music production is MASSIVE!!!
Never learned so much about mixing November 9, 2009
Sadek S (Paris, France)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
very simple : unless you are very happy with your mixes, this book is a must have.
Even better than what I expected. This book is very complete and really makes mixes better.
This book talks really seriously and precisely about mixing. I've catched advice that I now use all the time. A few examples :
Compressing : I've been using compressors for 5 years and I've read a lot about compressors and to be honest, this is the first time I understand how a compressor works ... The "usual" explanation is wrong.
Now when I open a compressor window, I know why and how I'll use it
Reverbs : I didn't know that gating the reverb was the way to have that "big" sound without the "amateur" flush we always hear on home-studio mixes; this is the way to have very audible but short reverbs without distorsion.
Equalization : I have never used a high-pass filter that way ... now I really "aggressively" clear the bottom end on most guitars, vocals ans so on ... and my bass and kick just stick out the mix.
I am still working with this book. It is a book I'll never get rid of.
a master piece.
Excellent Reference February 22, 2008
Salmonax (ATL)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent guide to mixing. Like another reviewer said, this is not a "Mix audio in 10 easy steps." The author does give quite a few tips and tricks, but it a lot more extensive than that. He gives insite into what compressors, EQs, etc. actualy do Instead of just saying, "for a snare you should set the compressor to X:1 ratio, with a -30dB threshold. He helps you to understand how a compressor, EQ, etc. actually functions. It has really helped my mixes (which was what I had the most trouble with in my music).
Highly recommended for those who want to understand the subleties of mixing and not just a quick "mixing for dummies" guide.
The audio examples were really good too.
This is by far the best book that I have EVER read. May 30, 2008
Mr. Nick Hart (Adelaide, SA, Australia)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is by far the best book that I have EVER read.
I have a dream of being a composer/producer and have dedicated 3 years learning by experimentation. Without reading this book last month, I would have spent another 30 years learning just the basics of what this book covers through experimentation.
I was particularly excited by the EXTENSIVE chapter on compression. I have read many websites, tutorials and manuals on compressors, but this is the first book that I've read that explains it from a truly musical perspective - and well it's just correct!
The book covers more territory in audio production and mixing (and mastering) than any book I've ever seen - and I even got a few chuckles out of it.
Add this book to your brain and you will be a contender in the audio mixing/production industry!
For you DnB wannabe's out there, there's even a MASTERCLASS CHAPTER on how to put together a killer DnB Track - and it's based on a track by someone you'll have heard of if you know anything at all about DnB. (The reason I write this is because SO MANY people are trying to write DnB, and producing it so poorly that it'll end up making the genre obsolete! Do yourself a favour, study hard with this book and you'll enjoy the fruits of your labour much more - and so will others.)
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