Intelligent Mixing Systems (IMS) are rapidly becoming integrated into music mixing and production workflows. The intelligences of a human mixer and IMS can be distinguished by their abilities to comprehend, assess, and appreciate context. Humans will factor context into decisions, particularly concerning the use and application of technologies. The utility of an IMS depends on both its affordances and the situation in which it is to be used. The appropriate use for conventional purposes, or its utility for misappropriation, is determined by the context. This study considers how context impacts mixing decisions and the use of technology, focusing on how the mixer’s understanding of context can inform the use of IMS, and how the use of IMS can aid in informing a mixer of different contexts.

Authors: Lefford, M. Nyssim; Bromham, Gary; Fazekas, György; Moffat, David
Affiliations: Luleå University of Technology, Sweden; Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom; Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom; University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom(See document for exact affiliation information.)
JAES Volume 69 Issue 3 pp. 128-141; March 2021
Publication Date: March 9, 2021

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