Publisher's Synopsis
Are you a home or project studio owner who would like to dramatically improve your mixes? Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll find a goldmine of information in this book. Let an experienced pro take you by the hand and guide you step-by-step through a process that he has developed for mixing complex music in the modern studio - all the while keeping it fun, entertaining, and straightforward. Fett's style is no-nonsense, pragmatic, and supportive - and he speaks in plain English! He talks to you as a fellow music lover and music production enthusiast, not at you. There's no "fluff" here; Fett gets right down to business and provides real, practical, instantly usable techniques that you can apply to your mixes in your own studio today. Here are just some of the topics covered in this book: - Choosing a Mixing Platform - The 7 Phases of the Mixing Process - The 5 Primary Mixing Tools - Mixing on the Virtual Sound Stage - Thinking in Terms of Parts and Arrangements - How to Create Good Flow in a Mix - Tips for Using Panning, EQ, Compression, Effects and Automation - How to Listen to Your Mixes - and What to Listen For - How to Organize Your Hard Drive and Folders for Streamlined Mixing - Backing Up and Archiving Your Mixes - Digital Editing Tricks for Cleaner Mixes - Comping Tracks - Benefits of Plug-in Presets
