Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- PART I: Mixing Techniques -- Chapter 1 Some Background -- The Evolution of Mixing -- Different Mixing Styles -- Twelve Ways Studio Mixing Is Different from Live Mixing -- Learning How to Mix -- Chapter 2 Monitoring -- The Listening Environment -- Monitors: Which Ones? -- Basic Monitor Setup -- Mixing on Headphones -- How Loud (Or Soft) Should I Listen? -- Listening Techniques -- Chapter 3 Mix Preparation -- Prepping Your Session -- Personal Preparation -- Chapter 4 The Mechanics of Mixing -- Conceptualizing the Mix -- The Overall Approach -- The Signs of an Amateur Mix -- The Six Elements of a Mix -- The Intangibles of a Mix -- Chapter 5 The Balance Element: The Mixing Part of Mixing -- The Arrangement: Where It All Begins -- Where to Build the Mix From -- Level-Setting Methods -- Chapter 6 The Panorama Element: Placing the Audio in the Soundfield -- The Stereo Picture -- Beyond Panning for Placement -- Panning in Surround Sound -- Chapter 7 The Frequency Element: Using the Equalizer -- The Goals of Equalization -- EQ Methods -- The Relationship between Bass and Drums -- Chapter 8 The Dimension Element: Adding Effects -- The Six Principles for Adding Effects -- Using Delays -- Using Reverb -- Using Modulation -- EQing Effects -- Layering Effects -- Reamping -- Chapter 9 The Dynamics Element: Compression, Limiting, Gating, and De-Essing -- Types of Dynamics Control -- Using Compression -- Using a De-Esser -- Using a Gate -- Chapter 10 The Interest Element: The Key to Great (as Opposed to Merely Good) Mixes -- The Direction of the Song -- Develop the Groove -- Find the Most Important Element and Emphasize It -- Fifteen Steps to a Better Mix -- Chapter 11 Advanced Techniques -- Cleanup -- Adjust the Timing -- Pitch Correction -- Sound Replacement -- Automation -- Gain Staging -- Chapter 12 The Master Mix.

Eight Indicators That Your Mix Is Finished -- Competitive Level -- Mastering -- Mixing for Internet Distribution -- Alternative Mixes -- PART II: The Interviews -- Chapter 13 Bob Brockman -- Chapter 14 Bob Bullock -- Chapter 15 Joe Chiccarelli -- Chapter 16 Lee DeCarlo -- Chapter 17 Jimmy Douglass -- Chapter 18 Benny Faccone -- Chapter 19 Jerry Finn -- Chapter 20 Jon Gass -- Chapter 21 Don Hahn -- Chapter 22 Andy Johns -- Chapter 23 Bernie Kirsh -- Chapter 24 Nathaniel Kunkel -- Chapter 25 George Massenburg -- Chapter 26 Greg Penny -- Chapter 27 Dave Pensado -- Chapter 28 Elliot Scheiner -- Chapter 29 Andrew Scheps -- Chapter 30 Ken Scott -- Chapter 31 Ed Seay -- Chapter 32 Allen Sides -- Chapter 33 Don Smith -- Chapter 34 Ed Stasium -- Chapter 35 Bruce Swedien -- Chapter 36 Robert Orton -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.