Mix Automation for the Small Recording Studio

Mix Automation for the Small Recording Studio After all the hard slog you've done getting a good sounding mix, there's still 'that something' missing.
How can that be?
All the basic elements are there: a great song, great performances, the mix is balanced, dynamics and effects sound good. Sure, the mix isn’t mastered yet, so you’ve got some processing on the master buss to simulate this. In essence, you feel like you’ve got it all covered. You’ve done everything you can do. So, why is your mix still lacking that pro touch?
Is there anything more that can be done to improve your mix, and if so, what is it?
The simple answer is, yes!
The pro’s call it, ‘sweetening the mix’ (or mix automation). Done at or near the end of the mixing process, automation allows you to correct all sorts of mix problems with pinpoint accuracy. On the creative side, automation is a great tool for adding vibe and theatre to the finished mix. And there’s so much that can be done, like:
+ Achieving perfect vocal clarity, even in the densest parts of the mix.+ Creating big, wide, and punchy choruses that really stand out from other parts of the song. + Reducing frequency masking and improving instrument definition.+ And so much more!
Mix Automation for the Small Recording Studio, is the perfect introduction for those who are new to mix automation. It’s also a great resource for mix engineers who are familiar with automating and want to refresh their knowledge or explore the topic further. This book is an easy read, full of examples, with a summary at the end of each chapter. It includes useful graphics and a separate chapter of automation tips and techniques to use in your own mixes.

Joining the reader list (link inside the book) will give you access to some great free downloads, such as audio file examples of automation, automation screenshots, and another free eBook: 44 Reasons Your Mixes Suck - A Mixing Engineer's Guide.Other books by Amos Clarke:Macro-Mixing for the Small Recording Studio, 56 Mix Tips for the Small Recording Studio, Song Arrangement for the Small Recording Studio, 36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio.

mos Clarke has been working as a recording and mix engineer, songwriter and producer for well over 10 years. He has worked extensively in live sound and as a bass player and vocalist in working bands that have gigged around the world. He is passionate about producing, recording and mixing music and many of his projects involve international collaboration work. Amos currently writes and performs in his two-piece indie pop (bass and drums) band, 'Premium Comfort Shoes' and have international releases. He published his first book, 'Macro-Mixing for the Small Recording Studio in 2014. This was quickly followed by '56 Mix Tips', with his most current release 'Non-fiction Writing Essentials - A Writer's Toolkit. He has future book releases planned for other niche areas of mixing and music production. Amos currently holds an academic position at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand where he's been lecturing at a tertiary level for over 15 years . He holds a Diploma in Audio Engineering from SAE, a Graduate Diploma in Higher Education, and a Diploma in Architectural Technology. Amos currently runs sHOWpONY, a boutique recording and production studio in Auckland, New Zealand. You can contact Amos at show.pony@live.com