The Mixing Engineer's Handbook: 6th Edition

Easily Learn The Art Of Audio Mixing . . . Even if you’re confused about mixing your music or aren’t sure where to start!

For more than two decades, The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook has been the best selling and most respected resource on the art of music mixing for seasoned professionals and enthusiastic beginners alike.

In fact, it’s been the standard textbook in music production programs in colleges and universities around the world since 1999!

In this fully updated 6th edition of the Handbook. . . you’ll find all the proven fundamental and advanced techniques that the pros use to help you take your music to another level.

The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook is the go-to resource to learn:

√ The mix balance technique that sets levels so fast on even the most complicated mix that you won’t believe it √ The EQ techniques of the pros that will both separate your tracks and provide the utmost in clarity √ The “Magic Frequencies” that make every mix element sing √ The secret to processing and enhancing loops, samples, and virtual instruments so they leap out a mix √ The way to set up a master mix buss to add more power and polish to your mix √ The secret to pitch correcting vocals so they sound so natural that you’ll never know they’re pitch corrected √ Drum replacement and enhancement techniques for instant great sounding kick and snare √ The ultimate punchy drums secret that gives you the right compressor settings every time √ Easy-to-grasp methods for adding effects like reverb and delay that always work in any track . . . plus dozens of new tips, tricks, and pro secrets you won’t find anywhere else! That’s just scratching the surface of what this handbook has to offer. Bobby Owsinski’s expertise touches on almost everything mixing-related. . . with insightful quotes from legends in the industry sprinkled throughout. PLUS. . . exclusive interviews from 31 legendary mixers representing all genres of music!

The various editions of The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook have evolved to match the state of audio engineering technology . . . with the goal to preserve classic and modern mixing techniques before they are lost to rumor or twisted to irrelevance.

Updates In This New Edition Include:

A new chapter on AI-assisted mixing tools that takes the guesswork out of complex mixing tasks A new chapter that takes a deep dive into saturation and distortion, including what the different types sound like and how to use them for maximum impact Smart solutions for small-room studios, including room simulation software and a foolproof method to evaluate your monitors Insider tips on choosing and working with reference tracks to achieve true radio- and Spotify-ready mixes Expanded coverage of immersive audio, with step-by-step primers for mixing in Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA/VME Advanced techniques like M/S processing, frequency-based panning, audio expansion, and compression sidechains Self-mastering tools, tricks and tips for finely polished tracks The best way to use LUFS for mixing music Exclusive access to the bonus “Advice From The Mixing Legends” ebook containing 23 additional interviews not found in the book If you're serious about mixing, whether you're just starting or have years of experience, this is the book that working professionals learned from.