1st Edition

Mixing in Flow A Critical Approach to Mixing Sound

By Jane Arnison Copyright 2025
206 Pages 29 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

206 Pages 29 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

206 Pages 29 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

Mixing in Flow is a focused guide for mix engineers who are familiar with the basics of mixing and now seek greater consistency and refinement in their work. Rather than covering every fundamental aspect of mixing, it picks up where many mixers experience a plateau – when they know the mechanics but struggle with inconsistent or lacklustre results. This book begins by defining the art of... Read more

Part 1: Get it Right from the Start  1. What is Mixing?  Part 2: Mixing Bootcamp - Getting the Most Out of Our Tools and Ourselves  2. Interacting with the Multitude of Tools  3. From Theory to Practice  4. Developing Advanced Ear Sensitivity  5. Setting up your Listening Environment  6. The Power of References  7. Workflow  8. The PRE-MIX Preparation  Part 3: Creative Problem Solving – Inside the Mix  9. Not Everything Can Be Front and Centre  10. Clean it Up  11. Don’t Get Stuck in the Mud  12. Fighting for Attention  13. More Power!  14. Thicken Up the Sauce  15. Let’s Get This Party Started  16. Low-End Theory  17. I Feel it All Around Me  18. They Only Listen to the Vocals Anyway  19. Take Me on a Journey!  Part 4: Important Next Considerations  20. Preparing For a Mix - Moving from Production to Mixing  21. The Role of a Mix Engineer in the Collaborative Process  22. Psychoacoustics  23. Aesthetics and Individual Mixing Style  24. Mixing Whilst Producing  25. Mix Bus Processing  26. Loudness  27. Impact of AI on Mixing  28. Spatial Mixing - Mixing Beyond Stereo

Biography

Jane Arnison is a multi-disciplinary sound professional with a career spanning popular and experimental music. Her expertise combines a conservatoire-based music bachelor’s degree, a degree in philosophy and a master's in sound art. Jane’s creative work reflects her diverse background, ranging from collaborations with major labels like Sony Music, mentoring emerging talent, and collaborating on large-scale immersive installations. As a lecturer in production engineering and sound art, Jane teaches at NYU’s Berlin Campus and at FHNW Basel’s Jazz Campus. She frequently leads workshops and speaks at conferences and festivals on sound.