How to Create Compelling Mixes

Contents

• Acknowledgments Introduction. About This Book Considerations of Modern Mixing Tips and
• References
• Chapter 1 . Mixing Philosophies Are You a Musician, Producer, or Engineer? Right Brain vs. Left Brain The Importance of "Feel" The Importance of the Arrangement What's Your Intended Result? Key Takeaways
• Chapter 2 . Technical Basics Hearing and Frequency Response Monitoring and Acoustics Test Your Mix on Multiple Playback Systems Key Takeaways
• Chapter 3 . Basics of Mixing with Computers Mixer Architecture Unique Aspects of Mixing with Digital Audio Key Takeaways
• Chapter 4 . How to Use Plug-Ins Plug-In Technologies Plug-In Formats Stereo vs. Mono Plug-Ins Effects Plug-Ins Are Always "Re-Amping" The Four Places to Insert Effects Using Virtual Instrument Plug-Ins Using Hardware Effects when Mixing Key Takeaways
• Chapter 5 . Mixing and MIDI Mixing's Most Important MIDI Data Virtual Instruments and CPU Issues Enhancing MIDI Drum Parts in the Mix Enhancing Synth Parts in the Mix Humanizing Sequences How Timing Shifts Produce "Feel" Tempo Track Timing Tweaks Proofing
• Chapter 6 . Preparing for the Mix Before You Mix Mental Preparation, Organization, and Setup Review the Tracks Render Soft Synths as Audio Tracks Set Up a Relative Level Balance Among the Tracks Key Takeaways
• Chapter 7 . Adjusting Equalization Overview Equalizer Responses Main EQ Parameters Dynamic Equalization Spectrum Analysis Linear-Phase Equalization Mid-Side Processing with Equalization The Pros-and Pitfalls-of Presets EQ Applications Additional Equalizat
• Chapter 8 . Adding Dynamics Processing Manual Gain-Riding Level-Riding Plug-Ins Normalization Limiter Compressor Loudness Maximizer Expander Transient Shaper Noise Gate Sidechaining Should Compression Go Before or After EQ? Key Takeaways
• Chapter 9 . Adding Other Effects Console Emulation Tape Emulation Distortion Delay Stereo Image Enhancers Modulation Effects (Chorus, Flanger, etc.) Auto-Pan and Tremolo De-Esser Multieffects Plug-Ins Pitch Correction Pitch Transposer Exciter Restoration
• Chapter 10 . Creating a Stereo Soundstage Panning Basics Panning Tips Binaural Panning The Audio Architect: Building Your Acoustical Space About Reverb Create Virtual Room Mics with Delay Plan Ahead with Reverb and Panning Key Takeaways
• Chapter 11 . Using Mix Automation What You Can Automate Automation Basics Automation Methods Automating Plug-Ins Using Hardware Control Surfaces Automation Applications Plug-In Automation Applications Virtual Instrument Automation Applications Key Takeawa
• Chapter 12 . Review and Export Mastering While Mixing-Pros and Cons Export Your Mixed File Check Your Mix Over Different Systems Key Takeaways Appendix. Mixing with Noise Why Mixing Can Be Challenging The Backstory Behind Using Noise Mixing with Noise Sum