Mixing in Flow

A Critical Approach to Mixing Sound
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-26646-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

Mixing in Flow is a focused guide for mix engineers who are familiar with the basics of mixing and now seek greater consistency and refinement in their work. Rather than covering every fundamental aspect of mixing, it picks up where many mixers experience a plateau – when they know the mechanics but struggle with inconsistent or lacklustre results.

This book begins by defining the art of mixing, before moving into an intensive bootcamp where readers delve deep into working with the essential tools and developing effective workflows to maximise their potential. Within this framework, special emphasis is placed on ear training and critical engagement with sound. Using a problem-based approach, the focus then shifts to mixing in practice, by exploring common mixing challenges from the perspective of what we hear, with various techniques offered for addressing these sonic issues. The final section covers advanced topics, providing further insights that follow on from the development of core mixing skills.

Designed to inspire readers to develop their unique mixing flow and have confidence in their tools, Mixing in Flow is the ideal companion for anyone looking to improve their mixing, including students and aspiring professional engineers, as well as more experienced mixers looking for new inspiration and continued professional development.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, Professional, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Arnison, Jane

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Akustik, Tontechnik
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikwissenschaft Allgemein Musikalische Akustik, Tontechnik, Musikaufnahme
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikinstrumente Instrumentenunterricht & Lernanleitungen
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikwissenschaft Allgemein Einzelne Komponisten und Musiker
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikgattungen Elektronische Musik
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikinstrumente Elektronische Musikinstrumente

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Get it Right from the Start 1. What is Mixing? Part 2: Mixing Bootcamp - Getting the Most Out of Our Tools and Ourselves 2. Interacting with the Multitude of Tools 3. From Theory to Practice 4. Developing Advanced Ear Sensitivity 5. Setting up your Listening Environment 6. The Power of References 7. Workflow 8. The PRE-MIX Preparation Part 3: Creative Problem Solving – Inside the Mix 9. Not Everything Can Be Front and Centre 10. Clean it Up 11. Don’t Get Stuck in the Mud 12. Fighting for Attention 13. More Power! 14. Thicken Up the Sauce 15. Let’s Get This Party Started 16. Low-End Theory 17. I Feel it All Around Me 18. They Only Listen to the Vocals Anyway 19. Take Me on a Journey! Part 4: Important Next Considerations 20. Preparing For a Mix - Moving from Production to Mixing 21. The Role of a Mix Engineer in the Collaborative Process 22. Psychoacoustics 23. Aesthetics and Individual Mixing Style 24. Mixing Whilst Producing 25. Mix Bus Processing 26. Loudness 27. Impact of AI on Mixing 28. Spatial Mixing - Mixing Beyond Stereo

Über Autor(innen)

Jane Arnison is a multi-disciplinary sound professional with a career spanning popular and experimental music. Her expertise combines a conservatoire-based music bachelor’s degree, a degree in philosophy and a master's in sound art. Jane’s creative work reflects her diverse background, ranging from collaborations with major labels like Sony Music, mentoring emerging talent, and collaborating on large-scale immersive installations. As a lecturer in production engineering and sound art, Jane teaches at NYU’s Berlin Campus and at FHNW Basel’s Jazz Campus. She frequently leads workshops and speaks at conferences and festivals on sound.