O’Reilly news

Sound Mixing Tips & Tricks--New from PC Publishing: A clear, concise and detailed guide to sound mixing

February 6, 2008

Sound Mixing Tips and Tricks (PC Publishing, $18.95) is a clear, concise and detailed guide to sound mixing. Written in layman's terms, the book contains mixing tips, secrets and techniques to help you become a better producer, walking you through the essential aspects of exactly what makes a good stereo mix.

Throughout the book, 'before' and 'after' audio examples are provided from an actual multi-track recording to explain all the principles contained in the book, along with screenshots from music sequencing software.

Topics covered include preparing both yourself and your studio environment, the tools you will need, mixing with dynamics and effects, compression, EQ, levels and panning. There's also a glossary listing terminology and descriptions commonly used in the production industry.

In this book, you will discover:

  • Clear, easy to understand language
  • Information about dynamics, effects, compression, EQ, levels and panning
  • Highly informed tips & tricks written by an industry professional
  • 'Before' and 'after' examples
  • Audio files available for download
  • A thorough glossary of terms

If you are struggling with the concepts of mixing and just can't seem to get a good sounding mix, this book will give you the foundations you need, quickly and effectively.

Eddie Bazil has been associated with the record industry since his teens when he worked with some of the most notable Electro/New Wave and Dance/Rap bands. He progressed into the remix market and his involvement, both as a programmer and producer, with a number of labels and artistes, has been very fruitful, a number of tracks achieving top positions in their respective charts. The past three years have seen Eddie move more into the beat production and remix markets.

Additional Resources:
For more information about the book, including table of contents, index, author bios, and cover graphic, see the catalog page for Sound Mixing Tips & Tricks

Sound Mixing Tips & Tricks
Eddie Bazil
ISBN: 1-906005-04-4, 96 pages, $18.95 USD
order@oreilly.com
1-800-998-9938
1-707-827-7000

About PC Publishing
PC Publishing has been publishing books on music technology for over 10 years. Our authors are well known as authorities in their field and we have produced many top books on MIDI, Cubase VST, Emagic Logic and music technology.

PC Publishing's books are widely distributed by O'Reilly Media.

About O’Reilly

O’Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O’Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying “faint signals” from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.

Email a link to this press release