Best Book about Mixing ?

latentnotion · 24th July 2006

I was wondering after perusing various title's, what is the best for general reference ?.

I checked the book from Focus Press today at the bookshop lookd quite detailed.

Suggestions please anyone?

Regards

Newbie

latentnotion · 24th July 2006

sorry

just seen the related threads....

might have to invest in said book

Mike H · 25th July 2006

http://www.mixingwithyourmind.com/preview_intro.htm

Kiwiburger · 25th July 2006

Mixing is an art - so a lot of talk about mixing is like dancing about architecture. It's also part science, but a lot of that depends on the gear you have. So from that perspective, I would say the standard "RTFM" covers a lot of ground.

I don't know if there is any paint-by-numbers Mixing-for-Dummies types of books around ... I wouldn't buy one if there was. Every mix engineer has their own style, and tricks and taste.

'Behind the Glass' by Howard Massey is great, because it's basically a lot of interviews of famous mix guys. You get a lot of alternative, even conflicting, views and ideas.

Mike Stavrou's book is contraversial, but I love it. It's more for guys who know how to mix, but want to take it to the next level. Not gear specific - more about altering your mind (hence the title). It's not so much the gear you have, but what you do with it. A great producer could use your same gear and create a better mix - why? Because of his mind, more than anything.

I think you have to be constantly learning. If you learn something new every day, that accumulates into a lot of knowledge. Don't limit yourself to one book.

Google can find a wealth of stuff that you would otherwise pay a fortune for.

code green · 25th July 2006

ditto on Behind the Glass by Massey...hugely educational AND inspirational. not to mention a great, entertaining read.

JesseJ · 7th February 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwiburger

'Behind the Glass' by Howard Massey is great, because it's basically a lot of interviews of famous mix guys. You get a lot of alternative, even conflicting, views and ideas.

Thank you for this tip!

On page 86 now and loving it!

gramps · 7th February 2007

1. Betty Crocker.
2. Joy Of Cooking.
3. Not Rachael Ray cuz she doesn't bake.

opium89 · 7th February 2007

+ 1 for Behind the Glass. Fantastic read!

24th July 2006	#1
latentnotion Gear interested Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Best Book about Mixing ? I was wondering after perusing various title's, what is the best for general reference ?. I checked the book from Focus Press today at the bookshop lookd quite detailed. Suggestions please anyone? Regards Newbie __________________ http://www.transmuterecordings.com http://www.latentnotion.com

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code green Gear addict Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 297	ditto on Behind the Glass by Massey...hugely educational AND inspirational. not to mention a great, entertaining read. __________________ www.myspace.com/codegreenstudio

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