The best recordings are for nothing if the mix doesn't present those tracks in the best possible way – and this book is all about how to make mixes that pull the listener in. It's not just about the technology, but the art of mixing as well. Written in a clear, practical, non-intimidating style, topics include:
• Feel vs. perfection
• The importance of the arrangement for mixing
• Tailoring material for your audience
• Monitoring and acoustics
• Software mixer architecture
• Unique aspects of mixing with digital audio
• How to use plug-ins
• Integrating external hardware with computers, the “12-step program” to create great mixes
• Panning techniques
• Equalization
• Dynamics processing
• Time-based effects
• Placing effects in the right order
• How to use automation
• Hardware contr