Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools
by Roey Izhaki
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Author: Roey IzhakiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-03
ISBN: 0240520688
Number of pages: 584
Publisher: Focal Press
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Book Review: This book has the goods.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been making electronic music in a project studio for several years. I am amazed at the quality of information that is available now both in print and online.
I have Owsinski's book on engineering. It was a good place to start but hardly comprehensive. There was a similar introductory section in the Dance Music Manual by Snowman. I've checked out other mixing books but they all came up short. That is until I found this book.
Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools is modern and detailed. It is very aware of the digital revolution and many current plug ins/vst's are used as examples. The book is not limited to DAWs only. This is valuable information for anyone who is trying to make quality mixes of any kind.
I made my decision to buy this book after reading the section on compression. This is the first time I've read someone explain compression with the detail I wanted. He does more than just explain what attack, release and threshold do on an audio signal. He explains the relationship between these parameters and discusses their practical, real world applications in satisfying detail. This chapter is the best knowledge I've ever gotten online or in a book regarding compression.
I look at my compressors in a whole new different way.
If you are serious about making music (especially on a computer) this book is a must have. I've got many books on music, theory and DAWs. This is the only one that I would say you MUST have. You can figure out how to write music on your own. It may even be better if you don't learn from a book as far as pure creativity goes. But no matter how good your songwriting is the mix can make all the difference between something that really works and something that just falls down and lies there. I also recommend Mastering Music at Home (Book) because having to send your tracks out to a mastering house IMHO really defeats the purpose of the modern digital, project studio.
I would also recommend a good book on music theory but there are many musicians who make music without theory. I think you'll be a better musician if you learn it but to each his own. A good book is Music Theory Made Easy (Music Sales America). Its short and written primarily for guitarists but its a very clever little book. Another good one is Music Theory for Computer Musicians Bk/Cd (Book)
You can learn to mix on your own but that involves a LOT of trial and error. No matter what the resources it will take time to get your mixing down(every mixing setup is different and everyone will have a different mixing style)but a book like this will significantly speed up your progress.
There is a technical side to mixing which does involve being able to use meters and spectral analyzers. You cannot go by your ears alone on everything.
Again, if you are serious about making good mixes and need a modern, detailed reference that explains not just what effects/dynamics do but how to use them you want this book. The sections on panning, levels, etc are excellent as well. No book can give you everything. Some things you'll only figure out by actual mixing. I just envy anyone who is starting to mix right now and has this book as their starting point.
Worth every penny and then some.
Summary of Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools
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. The DVD is not included with the E-book. Please visit http://www.mixingaudiodvd.com/ to access the DVD content.
* Covers new topics and mixing trends such as computer centred mixing
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