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Mixing secrets for the small studio [electronic book] / Mike Senior.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Burlington, MA : Focal Press, 2011.ISBN:
  • 0240815807 (pbk.)
  • 9780240815800 (pbk.)
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Contents:
Part 1: Hearing & Listening. Chapter 1: Choosing & Using Nearfield Monitors. Chapter 2: Other Important Monitoring Systems. Chapter 3: Low-end Damage Limitation. Chapter 4: Staying Objective.
Part 2: Mix Preparation. Chapter 5: Not So Fast! -- Starting At The Beginning [includes session layout, track clean-up, & multing]. Chapter 6: Comping & Arrangement Tips. Chapter 7: Adjusting Timing & Groove. Chapter 8: Tuning Correction
Part 3: Building Your Balance. Chapter 9: Where To Start? [includes faders, panning, and working order]. Chapter 10: Equalising For A Reason. Chapter 11: Beyond EQ [includes distortions, exciters, synths, microeffects]. Chapter 12: Compressing For A Reason. Chapter 13: Beyond Compression [includes other dynamics processors]. Chapter 14: Combining EQ & Compression [includes plug-in order, multi-band dynamics, and dynamic EQ]. Chapter 15: The Power Of Side-chains
Part 4: Sweetening To Taste. Chapter 16: The Reverb Fix. Chapter 17: Delay Effects. Chapter 18: Modulation Treatments. Chapter 19: Stereo Processing & Pitfalls. Chapter 20: Automation: More Than Human. Chapter 21: Finishing Off [including loudness-matching, snags, and revisions]. Appendix 1: Some Fundamental Principles Of Sound & Gain Management Appendix 2: Multi-miking, Phase & Polarity Appendix 3: Glossary.
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Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers.

Mixing Secrets For The Small Studio is a down-to-earth primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 100 famous names, this entertaining guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process. On the way, you'll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and 'fairy dust' effects. User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while chapter summaries and assignments are perfect for school and college use.

* Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics which give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks which protect you from all the biggest rookie mistakes.

* Find out where you don't need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count.

* Pick up tricks and tips from leading-edge engineers working on today's multi-platinum hits, including Michael Brauer, Serban Ghenea, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Dave 'Hard Drive' Pensado, Jack Joseph Puig, Mark 'Spike' Stent, Phil Tan, Andy Wallace, and many, many more...

Mike Senior is a professional engineer who has worked with Wet Wet Wet, The Charlatans, Reef, Therapy, and Nigel Kennedy. He specialises in adapting the techniques of top producers for those working on a budget. Since 2007 he has transformed dozens of amateur productions for Sound On Sound magazine's popular 'Mix Rescue' column, proving time and again that you can achieve commercial-grade results with affordable gear -- once you know how!

Part 1: Hearing & Listening. Chapter 1: Choosing & Using Nearfield Monitors. Chapter 2: Other Important Monitoring Systems. Chapter 3: Low-end Damage Limitation. Chapter 4: Staying Objective.

Part 2: Mix Preparation. Chapter 5: Not So Fast! -- Starting At The Beginning [includes session layout, track clean-up, & multing]. Chapter 6: Comping & Arrangement Tips. Chapter 7: Adjusting Timing & Groove. Chapter 8: Tuning Correction

Part 3: Building Your Balance. Chapter 9: Where To Start? [includes faders, panning, and working order]. Chapter 10: Equalising For A Reason. Chapter 11: Beyond EQ [includes distortions, exciters, synths, microeffects]. Chapter 12: Compressing For A Reason. Chapter 13: Beyond Compression [includes other dynamics processors]. Chapter 14: Combining EQ & Compression [includes plug-in order, multi-band dynamics, and dynamic EQ]. Chapter 15: The Power Of Side-chains

Part 4: Sweetening To Taste. Chapter 16: The Reverb Fix. Chapter 17: Delay Effects. Chapter 18: Modulation Treatments. Chapter 19: Stereo Processing & Pitfalls. Chapter 20: Automation: More Than Human. Chapter 21: Finishing Off [including loudness-matching, snags, and revisions]. Appendix 1: Some Fundamental Principles Of Sound & Gain Management Appendix 2: Multi-miking, Phase & Polarity Appendix 3: Glossary.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • Part 1 Hearing & Listening
  • Chapter 1 Using Nearfield Monitors
  • Chapter 2 Supplementary Monitoring
  • Chapter 3 Low-End Damage Limitation
  • Chapter 4 From Subjective Impressions To Objective Results
  • Part 2 Mix Preparation
  • Chapter 5 Essential Groundwork
  • Chapter 6 Timing & Tuning Adjustments
  • Chapter 7 Comping & Arrangement
  • Part 3 Balance
  • Chapter 8 Building The Raw Balance
  • Chapter 9 Compressing For A Reason
  • Chapter 10 Beyond Compression
  • Chapter 11 Equalizing For A Reason
  • Chapter 12 Beyond EQ
  • Chapter 13 Frequency-Selective Dynamics
  • Chapter 14 The Power Of Side Chains
  • Chapter 15 Towards Fluent Balancing
  • Part 4 Sweetening To Taste
  • Chapter 16 Mixing With Reverb
  • Chapter 17 Mixing With Delays
  • Chapter 18 Stereo Enhancements
  • Chapter 19 Buss Compression, Automation & Endgame
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix 1 Who's Who: Selected Discography
  • Appendix 2 Quote References
  • Appendix 3 Picture Credits

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Mike Senior is a professional engineer who has worked with Wet Wet Wet, The Charlatans, Reef, Therapy, and Nigel Kennedy. He specialises in adapting the techniques of top producers for those working on a budget. Since 2007 he has transformed dozens of amateur productions for Sound On Sound magazine's popular 'Mix Rescue' column, proving time and again that you can achieve commercial-grade results with affordable gear -- once you know how!

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