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    Mixed Up
    Mixed Up
    Mixed Up
    Ebook52 pages32 minutes

    Mixed Up

    By Simon Casas

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    SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL SOUND MIXING
    Mixed Up, Is a hands-on guide for the weekend warrior.
    Simon Casas is a third generation musician who is passionate about what he calls the soul chemistry of sound mixing. After spending a lifetime as a professional musician and sound mixer, he has penned this humorous yet insightful guide that provides not only technical guidance, but solutions to the personality conflicts that can hobble successful work behind the sound board.
    began playing music as a child, learning the piano, guitar and eventually the fretless bass -- his signature instrument. His musical chops led him to work with artists including The Righteous Brothers, Sonny & Cher, Freddie Cannon and many others. In the recording studio, he worked with producers such as Dick Marx, Vern Dant, Walt Aldridge, among others. He has produced for both radio and television stations and directed sound for a mega church in the Kansas City
    Up stands out on the shelves in that, while it addresses technical issues, it is written for the layman. Simons real world experience allows him to walk a sound mixer through a successful rehearsal and live performance while warning of potential hazards. The book also contains chapters that detail solutions for dealing with the quirks of musicians and complaints from audiences. It also contains a chapter focusing on the character qualities that are necessary to succeed behind the board.
    This practical manual belongs in the hands of every serious non-professional who mixes sound.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateNov 25, 2008
    ISBN9781463466992
    Mixed Up
    Author

    Simon Casas

    Simon says, “I have been a poster child for a national advertising campaign; I've been in a movie that won 10 academy awards; and I have even had my picture on a Burger King tray liner!” (Hey, keep the ketchup off my face.) What else could anyone ask for?  You may learn more about Simon by visiting his Web site.  www.simoncasas.com  You may also email Simon to schedule a workshop or to invite him as a keynote speaker for your next event. simon@simoncasas.com

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      Book preview

      Mixed Up - Simon Casas

      AuthorHouse™

      1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.authorhouse.com

      Phone: 1-800-839-8640

      © 2008 Simon Casas. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      First published by AuthorHouse 11/20/2008

      ISBN: 978-1-4389-2982-8 (sc)

      ISBN: 9781463466992(ebk)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2008910180

      Printed in the United States of America

      Bloomington, Indiana

      Contents

      Boo-k Credits

      Introduction

      CHAPTER ONE

      Simon Who?

      CHAPTER TWO

      What Not To Expect From This Book

      CHAPTER THREE

      Musical Preferences

      (styles, volume, etc.)

      CHAPTER FOUR

      Qualities for Success

      CHAPTER FIVE

      A Sound-mixer’s Life

      Boo-k Credits

      I wish to sincerely thank a few of my friends and family for their contribution. Everyone is of equal importance, so they are listed in alphabetical order. Please visit their websites to learn more about them.

      Leon Becken and Rancho Mirage Music People

      Rancho Mirage Music People is a multi-faceted audio recording studio offering many options for audio recording, editing, mastering, and voiceovers with ISDN services.

      www.ranchomiragemusicpeople.com

      Ian Casas – Photo

      Ian has worked on motion pictures such as National Treasure and Charlie’s Angeles Full Throttle and television shows such as CSI New York, House M.D., Alias, and many more.

      www.IanCasas.com

      Jerry Gramckow – Editor

      Jerry has written for numerous newspapers and major publishers and is an editor at Community Bible Study. He is also the author of In Search of the Silver Lining, a book that examines Biblical balance in regard to suffering.

      www.gramcoink.com

      Roy Harryman – Marketing

      Roy is a journalist who has written for a wide variety of publications. His work ranges from in-depth investigative reporting to copywriting for advertising and marketing projects, and he has served as the editor of three publications.

      www.RoyHarryman.com

      Bob Kolar – Book Cover

      Bob is an author-illustrator of children’s books, including Racer Dogs, which inspired the cartoon series Turbo Dog.

      www.bobkolar.info

      Introduction

      Take a pinch of music; add a dash of technology—and what do you have? A screeching, ear-damaging mess if you don’t know what you’re doing.

      This little book is for those I affectionately refer to as The Weekend Warriors—those dedicated souls who, though they’re not professionals, pour themselves into the soul chemistry of sound mixing.

      What is soul chemistry? Well, music reaches the soul like almost nothing else on earth. And technology has given us the ability to mix up music—almost like a chemist mixes chemical elements. Some musical concoctions —like some chemical compounds—just plain stink. And some are even dangerous. But, in the hands of a well-practiced mixer, technology can do wonders for music.

      So, if you love music like I love music, then put on your lab coat and rubber gloves (metaphorically), and let’s start mixing it up.

      CHAPTER ONE

      Simon Who?

      I’ll begin by explaining that there’s a difference between a sound mixer and an audio engineer. Audio engineers understand all the complex electronic schematics of the tools we use to enhance sound. They’re like the real lab geeks. (No offense engineers; we mixers couldn’t do our thing without you.) The engineers know all the technical ins and outs of the gadgets we mixers use to mix.

      No doubt you’ve figured out by now that I’m a mixer,

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