Mixing engineer toolkit (articles, tutorials, etc)

[fataltone]

FaderWear Guides - Split Harmonizer Guide

just one of the tips.. that should be in your mixing toolkit folder...

come all and add great tips or advice on tools that good for mixing..
I want this thread to become a sticky but when ppl post tips,tools, for mixing make sure all your information is correct.. we don't want to confuse ppl....
so I hope this will become a whole thread... and you can copy and paste these ideas and open the folder when you mix so you have reminder on things you want to try ..do

[Halma]

The most obvious (and often overlooked) one: RTFM!

Parallel Compression
- Parallel Compression Guide
- How does parallel compression work?

Mid/Side Processing
- Mid / Side processing explained (PDF download)
- Front and Center

EQ
- The Art of Equalization by Ethan Winer
- Using Equalisation

Cheers,

Halma

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Some Misc. Stuff
Principles of Multitrack Mixing: The Phantom Image by Dave Moulton, with Alex Case and Peter Alhadeff

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Compression
- Understanding Dynamic Processors (Compression) by WeissSound
- Way Beyond Spectral Management: Compression as Timbre

[RedBeerd]

Excellent post, which I will be following.

I had never considered a mixing toolkit, but it's a great idea that I shall adopt.

What else, besides these lessons should I include in my toolkit?

Peace.

[fataltone]

The Ultimate Guide to Hardware and Software Reverb

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Mixing Tips and Tricks bob katz

[Halma]

LCR mixing
- LCR mixing discussion @ gearslutz.com
- LCR mixing discussion @ thewombforums.com

Dub
- Producing a traditional Dub Reggae track in 6 steps
- Dub FX <- bookmark this one, you won´t regret it.
- 25 dub tips - Find out how you can become a dub star...

Reverb
- Alternatives to reverb <- check out this blog, quick reads with tons of info

EQ
- Low end theory: EQing kicks and bass
- Thinking inside the Box: a complete EQ tutorial

FX
- Mechanical Vocal Effects for Fun & Profit

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One of my favorites...such a good read.

Kickdrum
- The Most Significant Beat - A comparative study of changes in bass drum sounds from 70s disco to electronic dance music of the 1980s and 1990s.

[fataltone]

MONITOR PLACEMENT

Moulton Laboratories :: Golden Ears I have this system and haven't got a chance to use it yet..in my humble opinion anything that helps you hear different freq. etc... better it worth the time... so next month I start...

I like some others to post what they did to train they ears

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Cubase: Ducking Techniques At Mixdown

Side Chain Compression, Sidechaining

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How to Protect Your Ears

Essential Mixing Tool: SPL Meter - Musformation

[Halma]

Mix Processing Techniques
- Creating A Sense Of Depth In Your Mix
- Making The Most Of The Stereo Panorama

[fataltone]

Real-time audio spectrum analyzer plugin (AU, VST) - SPAN - Voxengo don't forget to use your ears as well

[HIMbeats]

Noise Reduction
20 Tips On Reducing Noise


Soundproofing
Practical Studio Soundproofing, Part 1


Quieter Recordings
Quieter Recordings - One dB at a Time - Audiofanzine


Panning
Panning Laws Revealed - Audiofanzine

Understanding Digital Audio (The Basics)
Recording & Production: Understanding Digital Audio Basics | Harmony Central


Mid & Side Recording (The Easy Way)
Recording & Production: Basics of Mid-Side Recording | Harmony Central

How to Get Loudness When Producing & Mixing (Holger Langerfeldt)
Loudness when Producing and Mixing [Tips] - Gearslutz.com


Langerfeldt’s Guide on Proper Recording Levels In Digital Audio (in PDF form)
http://www.popmusic.dk/download/pdf/...ital-audio.pdf


Full Breakdown of Acoustic Treatment and Design for Recording (Etan Winer)
Acoustic Treatment and Design for Recording Studios and Listening Rooms


Bass Traps (Etan Winer)
Build a Better Bass Trap


How To Create Depth In Your Mixes (Bob Katz)
Depth and Dimension

[Halma]

Creativity
Mixing Outside the Lines

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Interviews/Stories
Secrets Of The Mix Engineers Index

Actually this link contains a lot of "between the lines" informations. Take those articles as an inspiration. I like them a lot, great stories and very nice explanations of processing and mixing techniques sometimes. The "eSub" tagged ones have to be paid but most of them are free anyway.