Computer Music : Mixing Guide

legend4ry · Post by **legend4ry** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:33 am

I picked up this beaut after much picking up and putting back down in WHsmiths the other day. It has been well worth the 9.99 I paid for it!!

I am not a true beginner when it comes to mixing down, I feel I know how to get a good mix but the great mixes seem to be pot-luck so I decided for once in my life, to invest in some knowledge to make my music better.

It covers literally everything you'll need to improve your mix down - each stage of divided into 5-6 page spreads. EQing, monitor placement, compression & Limiting, signal paths, explains digital degrading of a signal REALLY good as well as using reverb, delay and that - fx chains such and such..

Everything explained has 3 choices of what software to use too.. highend, middle mark and cheapest for great quality.

I think if you have a spare couple of quid and need some new reading material (even if its for the toilet) its well worth the buy.. Ive been away for the last week and been reading it while away from my DAW but I feel my knowledge is already 20 times better without even trying anything out .. As much as I don't rate Computer Music to better my music making - this one is a good buy!

Lets just hope the samples are decent hah!!!

: I also picked up the "effects special" as I feel I am a bit bummed when it comes to using FX's and thats a brilliant read too!!

Anyways, just thought i'd bring this guide to your attention!!

http://www.musicradar.com/computermusic ... now-385528

daft cunt · Post by **daft cunt** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:57 am

I'm surprised this pops up so late after publishing.
Really enjoy the mixing guide. Worth every penny.

The effects special is a bit disappointing imo. Perhaps because I already read the excellent Sound FX by Alexander Case but overall it felt very basic.

legend4ry · Post by **legend4ry** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:02 am

Aye - I had been bantering with myself for months and theres always been copies of it around - I picked up it, flicked through, put it back haha!

Decided to bite the bullet !

nitz · Post by **nitz** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:07 am

I think am copping this, even tho it's at £9.99... Cba to go to whsmith so i think am just going to buy it from myfavouritemagazines.com... free delivery

cheers for that leg, once i buy it and read it i will get back to this thread for the others.

badhabits_music · Post by **badhabits_music** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:38 am

also got this, only really been doing music for about a year now, and this really helped with getting a good mix,
i hate when one thing doesnt sound right, and it messes everything else up!

Fbac · Post by **Fbac** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:50 am

i got the one last year which was good, didnt see this one come out.
Got the Music Tech Mixing special but it was a pretty big waste of money only about 4 pages i found useful.

Anyone compared this one to the other CM MIXING special about a year or two ago? similer cover i think too.

GRAYSKALE · Post by **GRAYSKALE** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:09 am

Literally got this yesterday and was actually thinking of posting up a little reminder to everyone myself. So I'll just reiterate, this book is the real deal and it's a fucking steal for £10 considering the wealth of samples, tutorials and advice you get from it!!

VirtualMark · Post by **VirtualMark** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:59 pm

This is a nice surprise - a CM thats actually useful! I'll check it out.

Ongelegen · Post by **Ongelegen** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:07 pm

Looks nice, but not worth it for me as I have the 'fix your mix' special. They probably reused the content and added some more ofcourse.

Fbac · Post by **Fbac** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:55 pm

VirtualMark wrote:This is a nice surprise - a CM thats actually useful! I'll check it out.

Really ive been a subscriber (when i can afford it) for years now and have always found it interesting i still pick up old copies from my pile and flip thru them. Compared to the other titles like SoundonSound, music tech or there sister mag Futuremusic(also subscribed) its the best for the music we make.

Project EX wrote:Looks nice, but not worth it for me as I have the 'fix your mix' special. They probably reused the content and added some more ofcourse.

ahh this is the one i have... Now does anyone have both? and is able to say if its still worth getting?

brettheaslewood · Post by **brettheaslewood** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:59 pm

whats on the samples CD?

nitz · Post by **nitz** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:37 am

Mines came in the post today. Best package i've seen in a long time lol. Sample cd is included from time and space..? i'll read it check it out.

fragments · Post by **fragments** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:56 am

I bought a few music mags lately...so maybe I'm confusing DVDs, but swear mine it's CM Keys collection. Time & Space was the last issue I think?

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