Mixing secrets for the small studio

"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. Full of clear explanations of technical concepts, this is the book that will help you get the most out of your small studio set up. 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."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Hearing & listening. Using nearfield monitors ; Supplementary monitoring ; Low-end damage limitation ; From subjective impressions to objective results -- Mix preparation. Essential groundwork ; Timing and tuning adjustments ; Comping and arrangement -- Balance. Building the raw balance ; Compressing for a reason ; Beyond compression ; Equalizing for a reason ; Beyond EQ ; Frequency-selective dynamics ; The power of side chains ; Toward fluent balancing -- Sweetening to taste. Mixing with reverb ; Mixing with delays ; Stereo enhancements ; Buss compression, automation and endgame ; Conclusion.