Charles Dye has tackled a topic I wouldn't even know where to begin with, and succeeds with Mix It Like A Record. Its DVD and Pro Tools sessions create a framework for the subject of mixing that provide a path the younger engineer, producer or musician can take to jump-start their learning process, bypassing much trial and error.

- Eric Schilling, 12 time Grammy-winning Producer/Engineer/Mixer (David Bowie, Shakira, Barbara Streisand, Gloria Estefan, Quincy Jones, Elton John, Janet Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, and the list goes on…)

FINALLY! A comprehensive guide to mixing a record. Charles unlocks the mystery behind the usage of compression, EQ, saturation, separation and effects on each instrument, and how they relate to each other with respect to the final mix. This DVD is a valuable tool and guide for so many of us that did not attend engineering school, but want to be able to Mix It Like A Record.

- Tim Mitchell, Grammy-winning Producer/Songwriter (Shakira, Mandy Moore, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Bob Seger)

This DVD Rocks! With its combination of exciting production values, real world explanations, and innumerable mixing techniques, it should be on the top of your "buy now" list if you want to take your mixes to a much higher level. There are so many techniques here, you can watch it 10 times over and always pick up something new.

Charles Dye brings his A-game to the table, and as a result Mix It Like A Record will be an epiphany to many aspiring producers and mix engineers. His thoughtful and inspiring explanations of these techniques will enlighten novice mixers and force experienced mixers to update their skill sets.

- David Franz, Bestselling author of the definitive titles Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools and Recording and Producing in the Home Studio, and instructor for Berklee College of Music online.

I watched it top to bottom. Twice. And enjoyed it immensely, even the stuff I didn't agree with. Mix It Like A Record is a lucid, insightful and eye-opening step by step journey through the mind and methodologies of a proven mix winner. Great job Charlie. You rock!!

- Slipperman, quintessential internet recording guru and raconteur, author of some of the most eloquent posts on the subject of record production, and the single reason why many people turn on their computers in the morning.

The opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional such as Charles Dye is invaluable.  The fact that you're able to do it at your own pace, with many valuable tips, makes this disc a "must have" tool for engineers or anyone interested in learning about mixing.  Great job, Charles, this disc stands alone, especially in its unique approach!

- David Frangioni, founder of the premier Digidesign Pro School in the world Pro Media Training, and Music Technologist for Sting, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Bryan Adams, Mutt Lange, Ringo Starr, Chick Corea, many more.

Charles Dye's Mix It Like A Record is a one of a kind product. It breaks down every element of a mix and goes into great detail on how to approach mixing in general, as well as how to use Pro Tools and plug-ins to create a great mix. This DVD is perfect for the beginner, or even the mixing professional who wants a glimpse of how Charles Dye has become one of the most innovative DAW mixers in this ever changing landscape. I highly recommend this product to anyone who mixes or is thinking of mixing on a DAW. A+

- Kenny Gioia, Producer/Engineer/Mixer (Lee Ann Womack, Head Automatica, LFO, Mandy Moore, Marcy Playground, Paulina Rubio, Willa Ford, Hall & Oates, Aaron Carter

What an accomplishment! Charles Dye’s Mix It Like A Record is truly unique in its genre.

I was blown away by several things. First, the DVD is very easy on the eyes, the locations and edits are very eye catching. It could have been very sterile and technical with just studio shots, but the additional scenes and script make it much deeper than expected.

Technically speaking, it's "priceless", like the credit card commercials. The user gets to see and hear every step and decision Dye makes during a mix from beginning to end. You can actually hear what each of the processes is doing to the sound, plus Dye explains why he is doing each of them. And the sound quality of the DVD is phenomenal, I watched it with my studio headphones on and could hear every nuance of every plug-in.

It's amazing how much information Dye gets in there. It's taken me about 20 years, working with some of the best mixers in the business, to grasp most of the concepts he so effortlessly explained on this DVD, and still I learned a couple of new "tricks" from watching him in action. I will most definitely shift a track to use as a trigger so the gate opens just before the sound comes in; finally getting rid of the nasty clicking sound of the gate opening fast.

However, Mix It Like A Record’s most outstanding achievement goes beyond the technical aspects and into the "mojo" of mixing: the concepts, theory and "feel" of what to look for when mixing a song. I've always found those are the hardest things to put into words and yet Charles Dye found several ways of explaining the concepts in a very, dare I say, INSPIRING way.

Just like mixing is only 50% technical and 50% feel and interpretation, this DVD is also like that. Dye makes very clear to the aspiring mixing engineer that there's no "wrong" way to approach a mix, but he also points out how important it is to 1st "listen to the lyrics", 2nd "listen to the lyrics", and 3rd "listen to how the artist is singing the lyrics".  The song and vocal performance is what has to inspire you to go a certain direction with a mix and it's easy to forget that when you're so consumed by learning all the new "tricks".

I would recommend this DVD to any sound engineer, musician, arranger, or producer from beginner to advanced.  Just the concepts behind the techniques alone are worth it. Plus, the user gets to listen to an amazing amount of great sounding plug-ins and processes in a real-world scenario. Charles, you’ve made a great, useful product and should be very proud of this. I only wish there was something like Mix It Like A Record made 20 years ago.

- Tommy Torres, Producer/Artist/Songwriter (Ricky Martin, Son by Four, Jaci Velasquez, Ednita Nazario, Ricardo Arjona, MDO, Paulina Rubio, Olga Tañon), Billboard Latin Muisc Award Producer of the Year nominee.