Mixing & Mastering Simplified (Pre-Order Now)
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Mixing & Mastering Simplified is a 153-page guide designed for producers, musicians, and independent artists who want to take their tracks from raw mixes to professional-sounding releases. Whether you’re producing at home, learning online, or working in a studio, this book gives you the tools to make your music clear, balanced, and release-ready.
This book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to teaching mixing and mastering. It covers nine essential chapters packed with practical lessons and visual guides:
- How to set up and organize your mixing session
- Balancing volume and fixing phase issues
- EQ techniques for clarity and separation
- Compression explained with real-world examples
- Reverb, delay, and effects for depth and space
- Automation to bring your mix to life
- Preparing your final mix for mastering
- Mastering basics: EQ, compression, limiting, and metering
- Practical workflows to polish your tracks for release
The book breaks down complex audio-engineering concepts into simple diagrams, cheat sheets, and real-world applications—making it easy to apply exactly what you’re learning to your own sessions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
02 Backstory
03 Benefits
04 Book Structure
05 Plugin Reference Guide
06 Final Thoughts
161 Author's Note
01 Introduction to Mixing
08 What Is Mixing?
09 What Is Mastering?
10 The Mixing Environment
11 The Goals of Mixing/Mastering
12 What Mixing Can’t Do
13 What Mastering Can’t Do
14 Editing Explained
15 The Stages of Music Production
16 The 3 Dimensions of a Great Mix
17 Reference Track Explained
18 Key Takeaways
19 Jargon Guide
02 Session Setup
21 Setting Up a Mixing Session
22 Project Tempo and Buffer Size
23 Organizing Your Session
24 An Organized Session
25 Key Takeaways
26 Jargon Guide
03 Levels & Phase
28 Phase and Polarity Explained
30 Fixing Phase & Polarity Issues
31 Volume & Clipping Explained
33 Gain Staging Step-by-Step
34 Key Takeaways
35 Jargon Guide
04 Volume Balance
37 What Is Volume Balance?
39 Finding the Right Balance
40 Creating Track Stacks
41 Arrangement Markers
42 How to Volume Balance
43 Using a Reference Track
44 Key Takeaways
45 Jargon Guide
05 EQ & Frequency
46 EQ and Frequencies Explained
47 The Frequency Spectrum
50 How to Read an EQ
54 Filter Types
60 Subtractive vs Additive EQ
61 EQing in Context vs Solo
63 EQ Problem Areas
64 EQ Spectrum Chart
66 Masking & Frequency Clashes
69 Stereo Separation
70 Complementary EQ
71 Arrangement Choices
72 EQ Guidelines
73 Key Takeaways
74 Jargon Guide
06 Dynamics Processing
76 Introduction to Dynamics
77 Understanding Dynamics
79 Why Dynamics Matter
80 The Compressor
93 Compressor Cheat Sheet
94 Limiter Explained
96 Expander Explained
97 How to Use an Expander
98 De-Esser Explained
99 How to Use a De-Esser
101 Dynamics Wrap-Up
102 Key Takeaways
103 Jargon Guide
07 Space & Effects
106 Introduction to Space & Effects
107 The 3D Stereo Field
108 Panning Explained
109 Panning Chart
110 Reverb Explained
111 When to Use Reverb
112 Reverb Settings
114 Practical Applications
115 Delay Explained
118 Practical Applications
119 Combining Reverb and Delay
120 Other Effects to Explore
121 Workflow for Creating Space
122 Key Takeaways
123 Jargon Guide
07 Automation
125 Introduction to Automation
126 Volume Automation
127 Panning Automation
128 EQ Automation
129 Workflow for Automation
130 Key Takeaways
131 Jargon Guide
08 Finalizing the Mix
133 Purpose of Finalizing the Mix
134 Critical Listening
135 Cleaning Up the Low-End
136 Removing Noise and Pops
137 Checking Headroom
138 Exporting the Final Mix
139 Final Listening Checklist
140 Key Takeaways
141 Jargon Guide
09 Mastering Basics
143 Introduction to Mastering
144 Common Mastering Tools
146 Import Your Mix
147 Listen and Shape Tone
148 Apply Compression and Limiting
149 Final Checks and Exporting
150 DIY vs Professional Mastering
151 Key Takeaways
152 Jargon Guide
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Mixing & Mastering Simplified (Pre-Order Now)
Why Thousands of Producers Love This Book
Learning mixing and mastering doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or overly technical.
Mixing & Mastering Simplified breaks complex studio concepts into easy-to-follow steps with clear visuals, practical examples, and QR code video tutorials for every chapter.
Whether you’re producing at home, polishing demos, or preparing a professional release, this book gives you the tools to make your music sound balanced, powerful, and ready for the world.
Wondering what’s inside?
This book covers everything you need to understand the full process of mixing and mastering — step by step.
From setting up your session and balancing volume, to EQ, compression, space & effects, automation, finalizing your mix, and mastering basics — it’s all organized in 9 clear chapters that guide you from rough tracks to a polished, release-ready sound.
📖 153 pages packed with visuals, step-by-step lessons, and jargon guides at the end of every section to make even the most technical topics easy to understand.
✅ Tap below to scroll down and see how other musicians are using this book to finally create mixes and masters that sound professional everywhere.
Trusted by 10,000+ Musicians
Join thousands of producers and musicians who’ve leveled up their skills with the Simplified series. From theory to production, these books are designed for beginners, self-taught artists, and anyone ready to make their music sound professional.
153 Pages of Pure Essentials
Packed with visuals, analogies, and QR tutorials — no fluff, just the mixing and mastering techniques you’ll actually use to make your tracks clear, powerful, and release-ready.
Fast Worldwide Shipping
Ships from the US and EU — with free shipping on orders over $75. Delivered in just a few days, wherever you are.
What Producers Say
Finally, a book that explains mixing and mastering without drowning you in jargon. I’ve been producing for years, but this gave me a clearer framework for polishing my tracks. The visuals and QR lessons are gold.
— Alex R., Independent Producer (Early Access Review)Via Musiciangoods
Most resources overcomplicate the process. This book strips it down to what actually matters in a real session. It’s the first time I felt confident finishing my mixes for release.
— Jasmine T., Singer-Songwriter & Engineer (Pre-Release Copy)Via Musiciangoods
I wish I had this when I started. It bridges the gap between tutorials and real-world application. I already used the EQ and compression techniques on a client’s track — instant improvement.
— — Marcus K., Freelance Mixing Engineer (Beta Reader)Via Etsy
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