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[Captain Terrific]

Just got an email about the new Internal Mixing Instructional DVDs from Steinberg
 
Steinberg Internal Mixing Vol.1 -  RRP $99.99
Steinberg Internal Mixing Vol.2 -  RRP $99.99


Internal Mixing is a platform-independent course about mixing multitrack recordings within a PC or Mac. The step-by-step approach to mixing will guide the user through a variety of techniques used by professional engineers to achieve the clarity and transparency often heard on commercially available CDs and DVDs. Internal Mixing uncovers the concepts behind proper placement of instruments within the mix. A powerful, yet three-dimensional sound is not achieved by usage of tons of expensive plug-ins but by clever separation of instruments and voices. Even without using expensive outboard gear, an excellent production quality can be achieved just by making educated use of the host application’s internal plug-ins. The user is guided step by step through theoretical concepts behind good mixes through organizing the workflow to the application of widely-used plug-ins like EQ and compressors. Internal Mixing also covers the usage of DSP-based plug-ins and offline rendered plug-ins, e.g. for convolution reverb. The DVD course also offers a huge range of tips for the more experienced user, supporting and extending existing knowledge through providing deepened theoretical understanding and valuable advice for improving workflow. Internal Mixing provides a series of exercises to help practice the concepts explained, supporting and cementing added
knowledge. Each exercise guides the user to the desired result to make working through the chapters a rewarding and satisfying experience. Internal Mixing was filmed in HD-Video using the latest codec technology to bring the quality on to the DVD.



Contents Vol. I

Defining the objective of the mix
The way to a good mix in one sentence
The three dimensions
Tips for delivering the mix master to the mastering studio
More bits sound better!
The systematic approach – clarity and a good workflow for the mix
Working with groups
Compressing groups to save CPU and increase sound power
EQing groups to save resources and create “space”
Handling groups: What do I control via groups, and what via tracks?
Workflow overview
Summary of panning rules
Preventing phase interference
The masking effect
Breakdown of the frequency bands and their principle zones
Mixing a tight bass range
EQ basic rules
Common basic parameters of compressors and their use
EQ basic rules


Contents Vol. II

Exercises with compressors
Layering with reverb and delay
Native and DSP-aided reverb devices
Pre-delay as a design component
EQing in reverb return as a design component
Layering strategies
Pre-fader or post-fader?
How many reverb devices do you need? Planning depth design
Delay instead of reverb
Delay in reverb or reverb in delay
Additional aspect: Design and the use of Mute and Special FX
Automation
Processing single instruments
Off-line calculated convolution reverb to simulate ambience
Microphone tracks
Refining loops (doubling, gating, compressing, reverbing)
Exercise in editing loops
EQing and compressing vocals
Special aspects concerning choruses

[Jay Parker]

WOW!!!!
if these are good they should be well worth the dorahs...

[bduffy]

That looks like a good course! After watching that Charles Dye one - which I was hugely skeptical about - I'd love to see one done specifically for Cubase. Even though I've been doing this for awhile, I found the Dye one quite interesting and inspiring, so I'm open to mixing tutorials. Sometimes you need a kick in the box!  ;D

[Cheyne]

Wow , they look awesome ...    And a DVD ?? like a video im guessing ?? ..thats perfect .. I have trouble reading long books sometimes ....    Id be interested in this for sure