Multitrack Mixing Using a Model of Loudness and Partial Loudness

Ward D, Reiss JD, Athwal C. Multitrack Mixing Using a Model of Loudness and Partial Loudness. In: AES Convention 133. Audio Engineering Society; 2012. Paper 8693. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=16436

@inproceedings{Ward2012_16436,
  author = {Ward, Dominic and Reiss, Joshua D. and Athwal, Cham},
  title = {{Multitrack Mixing Using a Model of Loudness and Partial Loudness}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 133},
  note = {Paper 8693},
  year = {2012},
  month = oct,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=16436}
}

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AB  - A method for generating a mix of multitrack recordings using an auditory model has been developed. The proposed method is based on the concept that a balanced mix is one in which the loudness of all instruments are equal. A sophisticated psychoacoustic loudness model is used to measure the loudness of each track both in quiet and when mixed with any combination of the remaining tracks. Such measures are used to control the track gains in a time-varying manner. Finally we demonstrate how model predictions of partial loudness can be used to counteract energetic masking for any track, allowing the user to achieve better channel intelligibility in complex music mixtures.
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