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Course 16: The Art of Mixing

  You are experienced in production, but your music is lacking that punchy professional sound. This course reveals the secrets of expert sound engineers who have worked with the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones and INXS. Balancing, panning, aural perception, EQ, compression, limiting, gates, and effects are all covered in detail.

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Mixing Course Contents

 

Week 1: Introduction

  • Mixing environment
  • Basic acoustics
  • Monitoring
  • Cables and connections
  • Reference material
Week 2: The Foundations
  • Computer set up
  • Preparing for a mixing session
  • Faders & pan pots
  • Grouping tracks
Week 3: Frequencies and Equalisation
  • Frequency ranges of various instruments
  • High & Low Pass Filters
  • Types of EQ: Graphic & Parametric
  • Technique: cutting, boosting & notching frequencies
Week 4: Dynamics: Compression, Limiting & Noise Gates
  • Compression parameters: Threshold, Ratio, Attack & Release
  • Classic compressors and their sound
  • Using a compressor as Limiter
  • Noise Gate parameters: Threshold, Attack, Release & Range
Week 5: Spacial Awareness
  • Room ambience: natural & artificial reverb
  • Types of reverb: spring, plate, digital & convolution
  • Reverb parameters: early reflection, decay, pre-delay & damping
  • Which reverb to use and when
Week 6: Delay, Modulation & Other FX
  • Types of delay: tape delay, digital delay, multi-tap delays, ping-pong
  • Delay parameters: delay time, feedback, hi-cut 
  • Chorus and pitch shifting techniques
  • Phase & flange parameters
Week 7: Mixing Vocals
  • Cleaning up a vocal recording
  • Professional tips on EQ'ing vocals
  • How to use de-essers
  • Compression tips for vocal recordings
Week 8: Automation
  • Why use automation when mixing?
  • On-line and off-line automation techniques
  • Automating plug-in parameters
  • A guide to control surfaces
Week 9: Putting It All Together
  • Professional tips for mixing
  • Using reference materials
  • Using stereo bus EQ
  • Working with "stems"
Week 10: Trouble Shooting & Tips!
  • Working with sample rates
  • Phase shift issues and how to fix them
  • Headroom & fader levels
  • Sidechaining & ducking techniques 

Week 11: Finishing Touches

  • Final mix checklist
  • Compressing your mix
  • DIY mastering techniques
  • Printing your mix 
Week 12: Final Assignment
  • Complete an assignment that includes all course content
 

Course Details:

 

Weeks: 12

Price: £595


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Available Dates:

  • 12th Jan 09
  • 6th Apr 09
  • 6th Jul 09
  • 28th Sep 09

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Student feedback:

 

"I'd like to say a big thanks to my tutor for his consistency, professionalism and damn good tips and feedback."

(Daniel Cesana - AUSTRALIA)