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I was browsing the music book section of Borders this week and came across what looks like a great book on mixing. It's called Mixing Audio by Roey Izhaki. Has over 500 pages, including an analysis of 4 different songs. It's very detailed. Mixing technique WAV files and the example songs are on a DVD with 4 GB of data. Being able to hear audio that has the techniques described is a big advantage, IMHO.

I paid full price ($50) at Borders, since I was in the "buy it now" mood. However, you can get it at 50% off at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mixing-Audio-Concepts-Practices-Tools/dp/0240520688/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257468058&sr=1-1

Here's the author's website: http://mixingaudio.com/

Here are some buyer reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Mixing-Audio-Concepts-Practices-Tools/product-reviews/0240520688/ref=dp_db_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

[Edit: Lots of the reviews mentioned poor grammar and lack of proofreading. However, one said the 2009 reprint was better. Mine (fortunately) is the 2009 version]

I hope it's as useful as it appears it will be. If you hear that "killer mix" from me later, you'll know it was.

Mix on,

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Hi HogTime,

Looks like a book i'd like to get my hands on. Only trouble is Belgium customs. When i Order from Amazon.com there is big chance that they will double the price before it gets here. I'll have a look and see if i can find it somewhere within europe the import taxes depend on the country where it was imported. Take about a unified Europe ...

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You can buy at bol.com for 43 euro's which is about 60 us dollars.

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That's what i am saying Robbie. It's $24.41 on Amazon.com. I don't mind paying for transport and taxes but that is almost three times what it costs over there

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On Amazon.co.uk it's 22.40 GBP = 24.9733 EUR. Strange thing is that when ordering books from England so far i haven't payed any import taxes. Is this a coincidence or is there a trade agreement between Britain and Europe ?

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Those who would like a thorough preview of the book, you can read up to page 228 ! right

here

Some sections have been cut out ...

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here

is another page about the same book with a different view on mixing. In the upper right corner you can enlist to meet "Beautiful Russian Ladies". It also says "Free Trial"

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Free Threesome?

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Don't judge the coffee by its cup.
The proof of the cheese is in the eating

Well, they are saying thousands !? Can't imagine. I don't see what in heavens name this has to do with that book. Unless Russian Ladies like guys with home studios?

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"Oh Robski... we wanna morov your mixki!"

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I already feel like rubber ... ( cause i have the flu of course ... )

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I took a look at the book on Amazon (peek inside)

I guess it's IMHO ......

I'd suggest the two other titles.
The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production (Artistpro) by David Gibson (Paperback - Mar 28, 2005)

The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Second Edition by Bobby Owsinski (Paperback - May 1, 2006)

I own both
The first book gives a good look at a visual way to interpret a mix. The second book gives great information when you actually sit down to try to start mixing from industry experts.

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I'll second this one. Helped get me up to speed with the highest standards in mixing today.


Had a look through a couple years ago. The visual 3D soundfield drawings give a very helpful perspective. I found it is easy to similarily visualize loud/soft, front/back, side to side, and forward or back on the soundstage.


"Mixing Audio" looks like a lot of meat and potatos for the money.

Bruce

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