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:
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How to set up and organize your mixing session
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Balancing volume and fixing phase issues
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EQ techniques for clarity and separation
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Compression explained with real-world examples
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Reverb, delay, and effects for depth and space
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Automation to bring your mix to life
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Preparing your final mix for mastering
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Mastering basics: EQ, compression, limiting, and metering
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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. Each chapter is designed to show you exactly how mixing and mastering tools affect your sound, making it easy to apply while working in your DAW.
It also features QR codes throughout the book. Scan them with your smartphone to access short video tutorials that demonstrate the techniques in action.
If you’ve been searching for a clear, practical guide to mixing and mastering, this is the perfect companion for learning how to make your tracks sound polished and professional. It’s an excellent fit for self-paced learners, independent artists, or anyone who wants to release music with confidence.
Enhance your learning with matching tools:
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Mixing & Mastering Cheat Sheet Mousepad & Poster - For quick reference while producing
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EQ Instrument Frequency Cheat Sheet Mousepad & Poster – instantly find the right EQ ranges
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Music Theory Simplified Series – build a complete foundation with companion books for guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano
If you’re ready to finally understand mixing and mastering without the overwhelm, Mixing & Mastering Simplified will guide you step by step toward a professional sound.
Table of contents
📚 What You'll Learn in Mixing & Mastering Simplified:
Chapter 0: Backstory & Getting Started
Learn the purpose of the book, how it’s structured, how to read the visuals, and how to get the most out of every chapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Mixing & Mastering
Understand what mixing and mastering are, why they matter, and the stages of music production. Learn the goals of each process and clear up common myths.
Chapter 2: Session Setup
Set up your DAW for smooth workflow. Cover project tempo, buffer size, file organization, and how to keep your session clean and efficient.
Chapter 3: Levels & Phase
Learn about phase, polarity, gain staging, and clipping. Master volume fundamentals to build a clean, distortion-free foundation for your mix.
Chapter 4: Volume Balance
Discover how to balance instruments so nothing gets lost. Includes track stacks, arrangement markers, and using reference tracks to guide your ear.
Chapter 5: EQ & Frequency
Dive into the frequency spectrum, EQ types, subtractive vs additive EQ, masking, stereo separation, and the EQ cheat sheet for solving problem areas.
Chapter 6: Dynamics Processing
Master compression, limiting, expanders, and de-essers. Learn how to smooth out vocals, control peaks, add punch to drums, and keep dynamics musical.
Chapter 7: Space & Effects
Explore panning, reverb, and delay. Learn how to place instruments in the 3D stereo field, create depth, and add atmosphere without muddying your mix.
Chapter 8: Automation
Bring life to your mix with automation. Control volume, EQ, and panning over time to create movement, dynamics, and professional polish.
Chapter 9: Mastering Basics
Learn the essentials of mastering: critical listening, EQ, compression, limiting, exporting, and when to master yourself vs hire a professional.
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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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