Mixing music--the process of combining and shaping the component parts of a song into a polished, completed recording--was once considered an unteachable art. The first edition of Bobby Owsinski's The Mixing Engineer's Handbook destroyed that myth forever, breaking the craft of mixing down into discrete, understandable steps and showing musicians, audio engineers, and producers exactly how to get great results in the studio. The book has since become the go-to text on mixing for recording programs in colleges and universities around the world. Now available in a completely revised fourth edition, The Mixing Engineer's Handbook remains the best, most up-to-date source for mastering the art and science of creating pro-quality mixes Among the many topics covered in the book include: The six main elements of a mix that every engineer must know The secrets of equalization and the "magic frequencies" that make vocals and instruments come to life The rules of arrangement and how they impact your mix in a big way Advanced techniques expected of today's mixer, like track cleanup, adjusting track timing, pitch correction, sound replacement, and automation tricks Tips and tricks for adding effects, sonic layering, calculating delay, and much more The book also features interviews with 25 of the music industry's most successful and celebrated engineers, who share their expertise, insights, and philosophies about mixing the many hits they've worked on. Learn the art of mixing from start to finish, and pick up tips and techniques from the pros, with The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Fourth Edition.

Author Biography

Music-industry veteran Bobby Owsinski is an in-demand producer/engineer working not only with a variety of recording artists, but also on commercials, television, and motion pictures. He is an expert on surround sound music mixing and has worked on surround projects and DVD productions for superstar acts including Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, the Ramones, and Chicago, among many others. Bobby is also one of the best-selling authors in the music recording industry, with 23 books that are now staples in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, The Recording Engineer's Handbook, How to Make Your Band Sound Great, and Music 4.0: A Survival Guide for Making Music in the Internet Age. Bobby maintains a busy speaking and teaching schedule at schools and industry events around the world. Find him on the web at bobbyowsinski.com, bobbyowsinskiblog.com, and music3point0.com.