Here's some useful references and guides that are top of the list here. Recording in your home studio is an on-going learning process, and it's strongly recommended here to build, study and use a good reference library of guides, to open the doors and more. Best advice I think I could give here, would be careful to get a book that is aimed at your level. With this in mind, recommended level suggestions are included.

Mixing

The Mixing Engineer's Handbook by Bobby Owsinsky: An essential collection of hands-on mixing techniques. No vague discussion here, just solid, relevant and exciting techniques with examples, tips and tricks, that you can apply to your own mixes.

Includes

• 6 Step Mixing Process
• Exclusive related interviews with 20 top producers
• Basics / Formula 4 determining BPM / Song "elements"
• Mixing tricks and techniques

Fundamental information that can be used in a wide variety of home recording projects - well written. This book is recommended for the Beginning/Intermediate Home Studio Operator.

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Mastering

Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science by Bob Katz: "As one of the most complete books on the final stage in the recording process...this book clears up any potential misconceptions for newbies and veterans alike." Electronic Musician Magazine, July 2003.

This 319 page Cornucopia (got that one from me Thesaurus, hee-hee), provides a thorough grounding in All Home Recording Skills. Reviewers are throwing around that word "Bible" already.

This book is recommended for the Intermediate to Advanced Home Studio Operator.

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