Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices, and Tools is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing - covering the entire mixing process, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques.
Roey Izhaki has put together a text complete with the history, background, tools and techniques needed to develop a solid foundation in the art of mixing audio. His easy-to-read explanations of the various techniques he employs along with the included audio examples will serve someone new to mixing or that seasoned professional looking for a refresher.
Keith A. Umbach, Associate Professor of Music, Prince George's Community College, USA
In Mixing Audio, the reader can find a good guide to learn how to do their mixings from scratch, learning everything you can need to carry out professional mixings from basic audio concepts to awesome equipment handling tricks, and even interesting practical examples!
Jose A. Ballesteros, Associate Professor, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Roey Izhaki holds a BA in recording arts and has been mixing since 1992. As an audio engineering academic lecturer for 10 years, he has given mixing and audio seminars across Europe.
Part I: Concepts and practices 1. Music and mixing 2. Some axioms and other gems 3. Learning to mix 4. The process of mixing 5. Related issues 6. Mixing and the brain 7. Mixing domains and objectives Part II: Tools 8. Monitoring 9. Meters 10. Mixing consoles 11. Software mixers 12. Phase 13. Faders 14. Panning 15. Equalizers 16. Introduction to dynamic range processors 17. Compressors 18. Limiters 19. Gates 20. Expanders 21. Duckers 22. Delays 23. Other modulation tools 24. Reverbs 25. Distortion 26. Drum triggering 27. Other tools 28. Automation Part III: Sample mixers 29. Show Me (rock n' roll) 30. It's Temps Pt. II (hip-hop/urban/grime) 31. Donna Pomini (techno) 32. The Hustle (DnB) 33. Hero (rock)