Bobby Owsinski releases 4th Edition of "The Mixing Engineer's Handbook"
Bobby Owsinski has released the 4th Edition of his The Mixing Engineer's Handbook.
Published by BOMG Publishing and topping out at over 300 pages packed with insider tips and tricks, the completely revised and updated, The Mixing Engineer's Handbook 4th Edition provides the latest techniques for creating pro-level mixes, even in a home DAW-based studio.
Along with the rich source of information from the previous versions, the latest edition also includes new sections on immersive audio, online mastering alternatives, and new and updated hit-mixer interviews. The information is presented so that anyone can learn both the basic and advanced skills required to improve their 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.
- Tips and tricks for adding effects, sonic layering, and calculating delay times.
- 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 tips, and much more.
The book also features interviews with 25 engineers, who share their expertise, insights, and philosophies about mixing the hundreds of hits they've worked on.
The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Fourth Edition can be purchased on Amazon, and will also be available at Barnes and Noble and the iTunes book store. Distribution to colleges and universities is through Ingram.
