Résumé
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 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
Sommaire
- Part I: Concepts and Practices
- Music and mixing
- Music - an extremely short introduction
- The role and importance of the mix
- The perfect mix Some axioms and other gems
- Louder perceived better
- Percussives weight less
- Importance
- Natual vs. artificial Learning to mix
- What makes a great mixing engineer?
- Methods of learning
- Mixing analysis
- Reference tracks The process of mixing
- Mixing and the production chain
- The mix as a composite
- Where to start?
- Deadlocks
- Milestones
- Finalizing and stabilizing the mix Related issues
- How long does it take?
- Breaks
- Using solos
- Mono listening
- Bouncing
- Housekeeping
- Mix Edits
- Mastering Mixing domains and objectives
- Mixing objectives
- Frequency domain
- Level domain
- Stereo domain
- Depth
- Part II: Tools
- Monitoring
- How did we get here?
- Choosing monitors
- The room factor
- Positioning monitors Meters
- Peak meters
- Average meters
- Phase meters Mixing consoles
- Processors vs. effects
- Basic signal flow
- Groups
- In-line consoles
- The monitor section
- Solos
- Correct gain structure
- The digital console Software mixers
- Tracks and mixer strips
- Routing
- The internal architecture Phase
- What is phase?
- Problems
- Tricks Faders
- Types
- Scales
- Working with faders Panning
- How stereo works?
- Pan controls
- Types of tracks
- Panning techniques
- Beyond pan pots Equalizers
- Applications
- The frequency spectrum
- Types and controls
- In practice
- Equalizing various instruments Introduction to dynamic range processors
- Dynamic Range
- Dynamics
- Dynamic Range Processors in a nutshell Compressors
- Principle of operation and core controls
- Additional controls
- Controls in practice
- Applications
- Tricks
- More on compressors Limiters Gates
- Controls
- Applications
- In practice
- Tricks Expanders
- Controls
- In practice
- Upward Expanders Duckers
- Operation and controls
- Applications Delays
- Delay basics
- Types
- In practice
- Applications Other modulation tools
- Vibrato
- ADT
- Chorus
- Flanging
- Phasing
- Tremolo Reverbs
- Applications
- Types
- Reverb programs
- Reverb properties and parameters
- Reverbs and stereo
- Other reverb types
- Reverbs in practice Distortion
- Distortion basics
- Ways to generate distortion Drum Triggering
- Methods of drum triggering Other tools
- MS
- Pitch shifters and harmonizers
- Exciters and enhancers
- Transient designers Automation
- The automation process
- Automation alternatives
- Control surfaces
- Part III: Sample Mixes
- Hero (rock)
- The Hustler (drum n' bass)
- Temps (hip hop)
- Donna Pomini (dance)
Voir tout
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| PAPIER | ||
| Éditeur(s) | Elsevier | |
| Auteur(s) | Roey Izhaki | |
| Parution | 15/01/2008 | |
| Nb. de pages | 420 | |
| Couverture | Broché | |
| Intérieur | Noir et Blanc | |
| EAN13 | 9780240520681 | |
| ISBN13 | 978-0-240-52068-1 | |
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