Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools | 
|  | | | Title: | Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools | | Author: | Roey Izhaki | | Publisher: | Focal Press | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 21 January, 2008 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0240520688 / 9780240520681 | | List Price: | $49.95 | | You Save: | $16.98 | | Amazon Price: | $32.97 | |
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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
* Covers new topics and mixing trends such as computer centred mixing
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Customer Reviews:
• This Is An Instant Authoritive And Accessible Classic 01 October, 2008
This book is absolutely a MUST have to anyone that is learning about audio mixing or even for Pros who want an amazing reference. Incredibly well written and accessible despite the depth of the information. It is a true masterpiece that will be at the top of students reading lists for a long time to come.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2UPUW9ODBGUFL
• Inspirational 10 October, 2008
Izhaki has written an all encompassing book. I recently upgraded to Apple's Logic Studio music production software. It is a wonderful program but is heavy on the learning curve for someone just getting into music creation. You can be wildly creative using Logic and other computer based music sequencers (PC and Mac). My main difficulty was taking my creations and getting them to sound right once they were burned onto a CD or DVD.
Izhaki supplies a brief history of the technical aspects of the recording industry and takes you on a journey into listening, recording levels, frequencies, the use of compression, equalizers, effects, and much more. The book covers the subject for both analog equipment and music creation software. The lessons apply to both. Also included is a DVD containing audio samples of the lessons and projects laid out in the book. The book gave me a new approach on how to create better sounding and technically more reliable use of Logic Studio. I am very satisfied and newly inspired to do more.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3JMD2B8THPD2
• Essential 09 September, 2008
I learned so much reading this book. I basically devoured it from cover to cover. If you have any interest in the subject of mixing audio and don't know where to start, this is the first (maybe the only) book you'll need.
There are a few typos, and grammatical errors abound. However, once you accustom yourself to his dialect it's like anything. If you've ever had a college professor with an accent or strong dialect then you'll know, you can either hang with it or miss out on a lot of valuable information.
That's what this book is chock full of. In my opinion it's worth it's weight in gold. Izhaki gives detailed explanation of the uses and science behind the most commonly used, and often misunderstood mixing tools. Time based effects (delay, reverb), dynamics based processors (gates, limiters, expanders, and a powerfully insightful chapter on compressors), and frequency filters (EQ) are all covered in great depth, including tips and tricks for how to get the most out of them by using them in combination.
Examples from many stellar recordings from the late '90s are given, Nirvanah, Radiohead, and Massive Attack tracks are just some to be examined. In case you aren't familiar with the tracks referenced in the text he also provides a CD of tracks he's mixed that illustrate the same principles.
You can't go wrong with this publication.
Just wish he'd pay me to proof read the next edition.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3EWZCPBNP5GIU
• Great Buy 08 August, 2008
I have read many books and other media about audio mixing, this book is the best so far. The author explains the topics in great detail and in three ways: with text, with figures and with audio examples. The chapter on compressors alone is good reason to buy this book.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1833NNK2KI4LL
• Aewesome 15 September, 2008
Anyone who wants to dig really deep into mixing must read this one.
It covers all aspects of mixing workflow, strategies and tools, and gives a very wide view and opens new horizons to explore by yourself..
It is my desktop book during the work.
*****+
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1K6GPM2ZL4Y3S
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