Table of Contents Part 1 Hearing & Listening Chapter 1 Using Nearfield Monitors Chapter 2 Supplementary Monitoring Chapter 3 Low-end Damage Limitation Chapter 4 From Subjective Impressions To Objective Results Part 2 Mix Preparation Chapter 5 Essential Groundwork Chapter 6 Timing and Tuning Adjustments Chapter 7 Comping and Arrangement Part 3 Balance Chapter 8 Building the Raw Balance Chapter 9 Compressing for a Reason Chapter 10 Beyond Compression Chapter 11 Equalizing for a Reason Chapter 12 Beyond EQ Chapter 13 Frequency-Selective Dynamics Chapter 14 The Power Of Side Chains Chapter 15 Toward Fluent Balancing Part 4 Sweetening to Taste Chapter 16 Mixing with Reverb Chapter 17 Mixing with Delays Chapter 18 Stereo Enhancements Chapter 19 Master-buss Processing, Automation, and Endgame Chapter 20 Conclusion Appendix 1 Music Studios and the Recording Process: An Overview Appendix 2 Who's Who: Selected Discography Appendix 3 Quote References Appendix 4 Picture Credits