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Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry, and this extensively updated third edition now contains sections on DSP phase-linearization, loudness normalization, oversampling, mixing from stems, frequency shifting, and analog summing.Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from more than 200 of the world’s most successful producers. This entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process, and along the way you’ll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ (equalization) and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and “fairy dust” effects.Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics that give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks that can 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 engineers working on today’s multi-platinum hits, including Michael Brauer, Cirkut, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Finneas O'Connell, Laura Sisk, Mark “Spike” Stent, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more...User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while the book's chapter summaries, assignments, and massive library of audio/video examples are perfect for school and college use.

In this new edition, discover how to achieve commercial-grade recordings, even in the smallest studios, by applying power-user techniques from the world’s most successful producers.

Recording Secrets for the Small Studio is based on the backroom strategies of more than 250 famous names. This thorough and down-to-earth guide leads you through a logical sequence of practical tasks to build your live-room skills progressively from the ground up, with user-friendly explanations that introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis. On the way, you’ll unravel the mysteries of many specialist studio tactics and gain the confidence to tackle a full range of real-world recording situations.

Specifically designed for small-studio enthusiasts, this book provides an intensive training course for those who want a fast track to releasing quality results, while the chapter summaries, assignments, and extensive online resources are perfect for school and college use.

Learn the fundamental principles of mic technique that you can apply in any recording scenario – and how to avoid those rookie mistakes that all too often compromise the sonics of lower-budget productions.

Explore advanced techniques which help industry insiders maintain their competitive edge even under the most adverse conditions: creative phase manipulation, improvised acoustics tweaks, inventive monitoring workarounds, and subtle psychological tricks.

Find out where you don’t need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count.

Make the best use of limited equipment and session time, especially in situations where you’re engineering and producing single-handed.

Pick up tricks and tips from celebrated engineers and producers across the stylistic spectrum, including Steve Albini, Neal Avron, Roy Thomas Baker, Joe Barresi, Howard Benson, Tchad Blake, T-Bone Burnett, Geoff Emerick, Brian Eno, Paul Epworth, Shawn Everett, Humberto Gatica, Imogen Heap, Ross Hogarth, Trevor Horn, Rodney Jerkins, Leslie Ann Jones, Eddie Kramer, Jacquire King, Daniel Lanois, Sylvia Massy, Alan Meyerson, Justin Niebank, Gary Paczosa, Tony Platt, Jack Joseph Puig, David Reitzas, Bob Rock, Laura Sisk, Fraser T Smith, Young Guru, and many more.

Now extensively expanded and updated, with new sections on contact mics, software instruments, squash mics, and ensemble depth distortion.

In this new edition, discover how to achieve commercial-grade recordings, even in the smallest studios, by applying power-user techniques from the world’s most successful producers.

Recording Secrets for the Small Studio is based on the backroom strategies of more than 250 famous names. This thorough and down-to-earth guide leads you through a logical sequence of practical tasks to build your live-room skills progressively from the ground up, with user-friendly explanations that introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis. On the way, you’ll unravel the mysteries of many specialist studio tactics and gain the confidence to tackle a full range of real-world recording situations.

Specifically designed for small-studio enthusiasts, this book provides an intensive training course for those who want a fast track to releasing quality results, while the chapter summaries, assignments, and extensive online resources are perfect for school and college use.

Learn the fundamental principles of mic technique that you can apply in any recording scenario – and how to avoid those rookie mistakes that all too often compromise the sonics of lower-budget productions.

Explore advanced techniques which help industry insiders maintain their competitive edge even under the most adverse conditions: creative phase manipulation, improvised acoustics tweaks, inventive monitoring workarounds, and subtle psychological tricks.

Find out where you don’t need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count.

Make the best use of limited equipment and session time, especially in situations where you’re engineering and producing single-handed.

Pick up tricks and tips from celebrated engineers and producers across the stylistic spectrum, including Steve Albini, Neal Avron, Roy Thomas Baker, Joe Barresi, Howard Benson, Tchad Blake, T-Bone Burnett, Geoff Emerick, Brian Eno, Paul Epworth, Shawn Everett, Humberto Gatica, Imogen Heap, Ross Hogarth, Trevor Horn, Rodney Jerkins, Leslie Ann Jones, Eddie Kramer, Jacquire King, Daniel Lanois, Sylvia Massy, Alan Meyerson, Justin Niebank, Gary Paczosa, Tony Platt, Jack Joseph Puig, David Reitzas, Bob Rock, Laura Sisk, Fraser T Smith, Young Guru, and many more.

Now extensively expanded and updated, with new sections on contact mics, software instruments, squash mics, and ensemble depth distortion.

In this new edition, discover how to achieve commercial-grade recordings, even in the smallest studios, by applying power-user techniques from the world’s most successful producers.Recording Secrets for the Small Studio is based on the backroom strategies of more than 250 famous names. This thorough and down-to-earth guide leads you through a logical sequence of practical tasks to build your live-room skills progressively from the ground up, with user-friendly explanations that introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis. On the way, you’ll unravel the mysteries of many specialist studio tactics and gain the confidence to tackle a full range of real-world recording situations.Specifically designed for small-studio enthusiasts, this book provides an intensive training course for those who want a fast track to releasing quality results, while the chapter summaries, assignments, and extensive online resources are perfect for school and college use.Learn the fundamental principles of mic technique that you can apply in any recording scenario – and how to avoid those rookie mistakes that all too often compromise the sonics of lower-budget productionsExplore advanced techniques which help industry insiders maintain their competitive edge even under the most adverse conditions: creative phase manipulation, improvised acoustics tweaks, inventive monitoring workarounds, and subtle psychological tricksFind out where you don’t need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really countMake the best use of limited equipment and session time, especially in situations where you’re engineering and producing single-handedPick up tricks and tips from celebrated engineers and producers across the stylistic spectrum, including Steve Albini, Neal Avron, Roy Thomas Baker, Joe Barresi, Howard Benson, Tchad Blake, T-Bone Burnett, Geoff Emerick, Brian Eno, Paul Epworth, Shawn Everett, Humberto Gatica, Imogen Heap, Ross Hogarth, Trevor Horn, Rodney Jerkins, Leslie Ann Jones, Eddie Kramer, Jacquire King, Daniel Lanois, Sylvia Massy, Alan Meyerson, Justin Niebank, Gary Paczosa, Tony Platt, Jack Joseph Puig, David Reitzas, Bob Rock, Laura Sisk, Fraser T Smith, Young Guru, and many moreNow extensively expanded and updated, with new sections on contact mics, software instruments, squash mics, and ensemble depth distortion.

In this new edition, discover how to achieve commercial-grade recordings, even in the smallest studios, by applying power-user techniques from the world’s most successful producers.Recording Secrets for the Small Studio is based on the backroom strategies of more than 250 famous names. This thorough and down-to-earth guide leads you through a logical sequence of practical tasks to build your live-room skills progressively from the ground up, with user-friendly explanations that introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis. On the way, you’ll unravel the mysteries of many specialist studio tactics and gain the confidence to tackle a full range of real-world recording situations.Specifically designed for small-studio enthusiasts, this book provides an intensive training course for those who want a fast track to releasing quality results, while the chapter summaries, assignments, and extensive online resources are perfect for school and college use.Learn the fundamental principles of mic technique that you can apply in any recording scenario – and how to avoid those rookie mistakes that all too often compromise the sonics of lower-budget productionsExplore advanced techniques which help industry insiders maintain their competitive edge even under the most adverse conditions: creative phase manipulation, improvised acoustics tweaks, inventive monitoring workarounds, and subtle psychological tricksFind out where you don’t need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really countMake the best use of limited equipment and session time, especially in situations where you’re engineering and producing single-handedPick up tricks and tips from celebrated engineers and producers across the stylistic spectrum, including Steve Albini, Neal Avron, Roy Thomas Baker, Joe Barresi, Howard Benson, Tchad Blake, T-Bone Burnett, Geoff Emerick, Brian Eno, Paul Epworth, Shawn Everett, Humberto Gatica, Imogen Heap, Ross Hogarth, Trevor Horn, Rodney Jerkins, Leslie Ann Jones, Eddie Kramer, Jacquire King, Daniel Lanois, Sylvia Massy, Alan Meyerson, Justin Niebank, Gary Paczosa, Tony Platt, Jack Joseph Puig, David Reitzas, Bob Rock, Laura Sisk, Fraser T Smith, Young Guru, and many moreNow extensively expanded and updated, with new sections on contact mics, software instruments, squash mics, and ensemble depth distortion.

Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry, and this extensively updated third edition now contains sections on DSP phase-linearization, loudness normalization, oversampling, mixing from stems, frequency shifting, and analog summing.Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from more than 200 of the world’s most successful producers. This entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process, and along the way you’ll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ (equalization) and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and “fairy dust” effects.Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics that give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks that can 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 engineers working on today’s multi-platinum hits, including Michael Brauer, Cirkut, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Finneas O'Connell, Laura Sisk, Mark “Spike” Stent, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more...User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while the book's chapter summaries, assignments, and massive library of audio/video examples are perfect for school and college use.

Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry, and this extensively updated third edition now contains sections on DSP phase-linearization, loudness normalization, oversampling, mixing from stems, frequency shifting, and analog summing.

Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from more than 200 of the world’s most successful producers. This entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process, and along the way you’ll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ (equalization) and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and “fairy dust” effects.

Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics that give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks that can 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 engineers working on today’s multi-platinum hits, including Michael Brauer, Cirkut, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Finneas O''Connell, Laura Sisk, Mark “Spike” Stent, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more...

User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while the book''s chapter summaries, assignments, and massive library of audio/video examples are perfect for school and college use.

Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry, and this extensively updated third edition now contains sections on DSP phase-linearization, loudness normalization, oversampling, mixing from stems, frequency shifting, and analog summing.

Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from more than 200 of the world’s most successful producers. This entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process, and along the way you’ll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ (equalization) and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and “fairy dust” effects.

Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics that give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks that can 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 engineers working on today’s multi-platinum hits, including Michael Brauer, Cirkut, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Finneas O''Connell, Laura Sisk, Mark “Spike” Stent, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more...

User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while the book''s chapter summaries, assignments, and massive library of audio/video examples are perfect for school and college use.

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 the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 160 famous names, this entertaining and down-to-earth 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. User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while chapter summaries and assignments are perfect for school and college use.▪ 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 Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Michael Brauer, Dylan "3D" Dresdow, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Noah "50" Shebib, Mark "Spike" Stent, DJ Swivel, Phil Tan, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more...Now extensively expanded and updated, including new sections on mix-buss processing, mastering, and the latest advances in plug-in technology.