Covering the entire process of mixing - from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, this title offers a multitude of audio samples, tips and tricks. It describes the theory and the tools used and how these are put into practice while creating mixes.

IntroductionPart I: Concepts and PracticesMusic and mixingMusic - an extremely short introductionThe role and importance of the mixThe perfect mixSome axioms and other gemsLouder perceived betterPercussives weight lessImportanceNatual vs. artificialLearning to mixWhat makes a great mixing engineer?Methods of learningMixing analysisReference tracksThe process of mixingMixing and the production chainThe mix as a compositeWhere to start?DeadlocksMilestonesFinalizing and stabilizing the mixRelated issuesHow long does it take?BreaksUsing solosMono listeningBouncingHousekeepingMix EditsMasteringMixing domains and objectivesMixing objectivesFrequency domainLevel domainStereo domainDepthPart II: ToolsMonitoringHow did we get here?Choosing monitorsThe room factorPositioning monitorsMetersPeak metersAverage metersPhase metersMixing consolesProcessors vs. effectsBasic signal flowGroupsIn-line consolesThe monitor sectionSolosCorrect gain structureThe digital consoleSoftware mixersTracks and mixer stripsRoutingThe internal architecturePhaseWhat is phase?ProblemsTricksFadersTypesScalesWorking with fadersPanningHow stereo works?Pan controlsTypes of tracksPanning techniquesBeyond pan potsEqualizersApplicationsThe frequency spectrumTypes and controlsIn practiceEqualizing various instrumentsIntroduction to dynamic range processorsDynamic RangeDynamicsDynamic Range Processors in a nutshellCompressorsPrinciple of operation and core controlsAdditional controlsControls in practiceApplicationsTricksMore on compressorsLimitersGatesControlsApplicationsIn practiceTricksExpandersControlsIn practiceUpward ExpandersDuckersOperation and controlsApplicationsDelaysDelay basicsTypesIn practiceApplicationsOther modulation toolsVibratoADTChorusFlangingPhasingTremoloReverbsApplicationsTypesReverb programsReverb properties and parametersReverbs and stereoOther reverb typesReverbs in practiceDistortionDistortion basicsWays to generate distortionDrum TriggeringMethods of drum triggeringOther toolsMSPitch shifters and harmonizersExciters and enhancersTransient designersAutomationThe automation processAutomation alternativesControl surfacesPart III: Sample MixesHero (rock)The Hustler (drum n' bass)Temps (hip hop)Donna Pomini (dance)AppendicesAppendix 1: Notes and frequenciesAppendix 2: Delay time chart

"This introductory guide to music mixing provides theoretical and practical information on the technical aspects of sound engineering, as well as discussion of the creative aspects of the art. Beginning with a section on concepts and principles, the bulk of the work focuses on specific tools and their uses, while a final section provides walk-throughs of simple mixing projects based on music genres. Chapters include numerous illustrations and an emphasis on technical versus creative lessons is stressed throughout."--Reference and Research Book News "Praise for the first edition: Absolutely first rate. The standard of writing by Roey Izhaki, as well as the examples on the CD are just superb."--Mark Mynett, Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering & Technology, School of Computing & Engineering, University of Huddersfield "This book has become indispensable for me, and now resides on my desk, often open in front of me when I'm mixing! If you only get one book on mixing, make it this one. So far it's the only one I've got, and I find it more than comprehensive. I'm on my second read through to pick up all the things I missed first time around!" -- Ben Trigg, Musician and Studio Owner, Musicians' Republic