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 enlarge | Author: Roey Izhaki
Publisher: Focal Press
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 10922
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 584
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0240520688
Dewey Decimal Number: 781
EAN: 9780240520681
ASIN: 0240520688
Publication Date: January 21, 2008
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 This is an instant authoritive and accessible classic October 1, 2008
This book is absolutely a MUST have to anyone that is learning about audio mixing or even for Pros who want an amazing reference. Incredibly well written and accessible despite the depth of the information. It is a true masterpiece that will be at the top of students reading lists for a long time to come.
AEWESOME September 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Anyone who wants to dig really deep into mixing must read this one.
It covers all aspects of mixing workflow, strategies and tools, and gives a very wide view and opens new horizons to explore by yourself..
It is my desktop book during the work.
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 Essential September 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I learned so much reading this book. I basically devoured it from cover to cover. If you have any interest in the subject of mixing audio and don't know where to start, this is the first (maybe the only) book you'll need.
There are a few typos, and grammatical errors abound. However, once you accustom yourself to his dialect it's like anything. If you've ever had a college professor with an accent or strong dialect then you'll know, you can either hang with it or miss out on a lot of valuable information.
That's what this book is chock full of. In my opinion it's worth it's weight in gold. Izhaki gives detailed explanation of the uses and science behind the most commonly used, and often misunderstood mixing tools. Time based effects (delay, reverb), dynamics based processors (gates, limiters, expanders, and a powerfully insightful chapter on compressors), and frequency filters (EQ) are all covered in great depth, including tips and tricks for how to get the most out of them by using them in combination.
Examples from many stellar recordings from the late '90s are given, Nirvanah, Radiohead, and Massive Attack tracks are just some to be examined. In case you aren't familiar with the tracks referenced in the text he also provides a CD of tracks he's mixed that illustrate the same principles.
You can't go wrong with this publication.
Just wish he'd pay me to proof read the next edition.
Great buy August 8, 2008
I have read many books and other media about audio mixing, this book is the best so far. The author explains the topics in great detail and in three ways: with text, with figures and with audio examples. The chapter on compressors alone is good reason to buy this book.
Just what I was looking for. August 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was looking for a book about mixing covering all aspects from the very basics to sophisticated tricks. This book has it all.
I'm currently studying songwriting in college, and I have to write, record and mix a lot of songs. I needed some type of guide and I've found it on this book.
I have no noticed too much of the weird grammar some of the other reviewers said, though I have not finished reading the whole book and I'm not a native english speaker.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about music producing in general, and to mix better songs.
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