Description
Taylor & Francis Inc The Art of Mixing A Visual Guide to Recording Engineering and Production by David Gibson
David Gibson uses 3D visual representations of sounds in a mix as a tool to explain the dynamics that can be created in a mix. This book provides an in-depth exploration into the aesthetics of what makes a great mix. Gibson's unique approach explains how to map sounds to visuals in order to create a visual framework that can be used to analyze what is going on in any mix. Once you have the framework down, Gibson then uses it to explain the traditions that have be developed over time by great recording engineers for different styles of music and songs. You will come to understand everything that can be done in a mix to create dynamics that affect people in really deep ways. Once you understand what engineers are doing to create the great mixes they do, you can then use this framework to develop your own values as to what you feel is a good mix. Once you have a perspective on what all can be done, you have the power to be truly creative on your own - to create whole new mixing possibilities. It is all about creating art out of technology. This book goes beyond explaining what the equipment does - it explains what to do with the equipment to make the best possible mixes.
Table of contents :
LIST OF VISUALSPREFACES ACKNOWLEDGMENTSINTRODUCTIONBEST OF THE COLOR VISUALSCHAPTER
1 - All Aspects of a Recorded Piece of MusicCHAPTER
2 - Visual Representations of "Imaging"CHAPTER
3 - Guides to a Great Mix (Reasons for Creating One Style of Mix or Another)CHAPTER
4 - Functions of Studio Equipment and Visual Representations of All ParametersCHAPTER
5 - Musical Dynamics Created With Studio Equipment CHAPTER
6 - Styles of MixesCHAPTER
7 - Magic in Music, Songs and MixesCHAPTER
8 - 3D Sound Processors and Surround Sound MixingCHAPTER
9 - Mixing ProceduresAPPENDIX
A - Using an Equalizer OutlineAPPENDIX
B - Mastering OutlineAPPENDIX
C - Homework for the Rest of Your Life APPENDIX
D - The Virtual Mixer Interface
INDEX