How To Create Compelling Mixes

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