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