Production Mixing Mastering 4th Edition (Book)
- Actual complete session files for popular applications on both Mac and PC
- ”Secret” production techniques for 5 musical styles covered
- 2 Week demo of all waves products covered in the book
- ”Go” instructions are clearly formatted showing how to get immediate results
Learn the finer points of professional music production and master signal processing techniques with this OpenMix interactive course. With sessions in 5 contemporary styles including R&B, Rock, Country, Alternative and Urban, Production Mixing Mastering with Waves recreates every step of the mixing and mastering process. Both Mac and PC compatible, it features all original session files for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and Sonar on a full DVD set.
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Review by JackJoseph for Production Mixing Mastering 4th Edition (Book)
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This is an excellent book. You really learn alot from going through the exercises and I wish there was more on techniques of matering/mixing/effects processing (I know this is alot) to further develop my skills using Waves plugs.
This product was an excellent, excellent idea. I have been frustrated as an amateur recording engineer/producer knowing that I had all of this power in my hands and not really know exactly how to use it other than by trial and error. This product was a godsend. It did a great job at explaining why things were set the way the were. It opened my eyes to a whole new philisophical approach to my recording and mixing. Now I just need to learn how to play guitar better. None of this info helped that.
Review by DAWGuy for Production Mixing Mastering 4th Edition (Book)
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I’ve used Waves plugins for a few years and have been asking for a book like this for a while now. After purchasing this book I was really surprised how quickly it was to pick up on the techniques and processing tricks with the included sessions on CDROM. I wish all of my “How to” books were this in depth and useful.
Review by Jason Wu for Production Mixing Mastering 4th Edition (Book)
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If you want to learn more about Mixing .i think this is what you want.
but i want to say it is not easy to understand. if you are the semi-producer.you may take a look about what it say.but if you are a beginner.it is not good for you.
Review by Vicnts4 for Production Mixing Mastering 4th Edition (Book)
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I have been using logic, cubase and sonar for some time now, and mixing is something not new to me,but what this book does is focus on effective spectral mixing using eq, compressors, maximisers and FX, all based on the world class Waves plugins version 4. This book does not focus on arrangement and production as much as one would like to, so if these aspects are important to you, try something else. What is given in this book is important tips and tricks to effective mixing and subsequent mastering. This could involve some relearning and deconstruction as in my case. This book could have been named Essential tips and tricks to mixing and mastering, as composition, arrangement and production are just highlighted upon.
Some people have had trouble with the files given in those 7 cds, but I think things are just fine. If you know your sequencer well, things like changing soundcard settings should be a breeze. The files give you to deconstruct the entire song and take a good look at the settings of each of the 5 songs.
The genres are rather too standardised or cliched for some tastes, like the classic alternate drum and bass patterns in the first song “one and only”, and the country number would have been better off with female vocals, as the book had stated similarities with faith hill and shania twain.
The unmastered files seem to be normalised before mastering which to me was a bit of a pain when mastering since it was clipping, I mastered the songs straight from the sequenced files instead.
Overall I think that things are well processed and sequenced for an effective tutorial in professional mixing and mastering, this is a good book.
Review by A. Fetterman for Production Mixing Mastering 4th Edition (Book)
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I was skeptical purchasing this book, particularly since the reviews varied far and wide from other purchasers. Let me offer my humble opinion as a professional who makes a living recording, engineering, producing and writing in “the business”.
First and foremost, I am neither an employee of WAVES nor am I associated with it’s publishing division OPEN MIX. Secondly, I purchased this product as a marketing tool to determine what other types of media existed to help train engineers on specific software platforms, plug-ins, etc. Finally, I was already quite familiar with the precepts of audio engineering, having received multiple degrees from universities on this subject matter.
That having been said, the reviewer who indicated that you should RUN AWAY FROM THIS BOOK could not be more incorrect. While I’m not denying that he may have had issues relating to the installation and operation of the bundled software and audio files, the instructions for utilizing the data was simply explained, straight-forward and non-destructive. And while I always retain back-ups of my hard drive prior to installation of new media such as these, I can only wonder why the other reviewer (a self-proclaimed professional) would not have done the same in order to avoid such difficulties.
As for the material itself – I’ve rated it 4 out 5 stars. Why? Overall, the writing style is enjoyable, clearly defined, and useful. The major highlights of how the author approaches his mixing technique is well documented, and equally well-linked to the DVD audio samples for the most popular DAWs on the market. Finally, the explanation of how many of the WAVES plug ins operate is superbly documented – particularly for the uninitiated.
The only reason why I didn’t give 5 stars is this: plenty of the WAVES plug-ins were simply not addressed at all in this tome. And while I can understand that the book is a bit dated, and many newer WAVE plugs have since become available, the ability to address these newer issues via PDF files and/or on-line downloads – could easily have been enabled. Most importantly, as it’s clear that OPEN MIX is a conduit for informing users about WAVES products, with the intention of converting prospective users into bona fide WAVES CUSTOMERS, one can only imagine that the author and Waves have dropped the ball in this regard. Why?
Quite simply, the Waves line-up represents the “go-to” collection for most of us in the field. There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not using dozens of their products (yes – they really are THAT good)!
And while a newer book has been announced (and at this time is purchasable but still NOT SHIPPING?!?!?!), the older book should absolutely be revised so that it is contemporary with the ENTIRE Waves Plug-in line up.
Nitpicky? Perhaps. But you should know that there are plenty of great Waves plugs that are not mentioned in this book – and if you’re looking for a complete explanation – you’ll not find it here.
That being said, what you will find is most useful…particularly if you’re a newbie.
Enjoy. I did!