Production Mixing Mastering with Waves 4th Edition

Learn the finer points of professional music production and master signal processing techniques with this OpenMix™ interactive course. With sessions in 5 contemporary styles including R&B, Rock, Country, Alternative and Urban, Production Mixing Mastering with Waves recreates every step of the mixing and mastering process. Both Mac and PC compatible, it features all original session files for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and Sonar on a full DVD set.

Featuring

• Complete session files for popular applications on both Mac and PC
• "Secret" production techniques for 5 musical styles
• 14-day demo of all Waves plug-ins used in the book
• "Go" instructions are clearly formatted, showing how to get immediate results

The Revolution

Achieving a fully professional sounding mix using a home computer wasn't possible only a few years ago, but a virtual studio setup that rivals the capabilities of the "big rooms" is now a reality. Waves signal processing is part of that revolution. Found in the top Hollywood sound stages, recording studios and mix rooms the world over, Waves sets the professional standard for sonic manipulation.

Get a Hitmaking Advantage

With this OpenMix™ interactive course, you’ll learn how to master the tools that shape the sound of hit songs, films and shows. You’ll hear and experiment with 5 professionally mixed tracks using Waves plug-ins and see the settings of the individual instruments that were used in each of the songs. You will be guided through the arrangement and production process, gaining both knowledge of the techniques used and the ability to apply them to your own music. Finally, we will demonstrate how Waves tools are indispensable in the creation of outstanding mixes, from Equalizers, Compressors, and Reverbs to Delays, Choruses and Creative effects.

Update and Errata - Mastering Chapter

This update corrects certain screen shot discrepancies in the Mastering chapter. The text descriptions in the original are all correct, and this update provides matching screen shots for all text examples and descriptions.

System Requirements

PC

• Pentium 4 1.7GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1800+ or faster
• 512MB or RAM
• 7200RPM HD
• Software:
• Sonar 3.11 Producer Edition
• Cubase SX 2.2.0.33
• Nuendo 2.2.0.33
• Protools TDM 6.4 running HD/Accel
• Protools TDM 6.4.1 running MIX
• Protools LE 6.4 (MBox not supported)

Mac

• G4 867 mHz dual-processor or faster
• 512MB RAM
• 7200RPM HD
• Software:
• Pro Tools TDM 6.4or later with MIX PLUS or higher
• Pro tools LE 6.4 (Mbox is not Supported)
• Cubase SX 2.2.0 or later
• Logic Platinum 6.4.2 or later
• Nuendo 2.2.0 or later
• Digital Performer 4.1.2