What will I learn?

• The technical foundations of mixing, including headroom and preserving dynamics.
• Mastering the signal flow of inserts and sends for cleaner, more professional mixes.
• The only "Big Five" essential tools you really need
• Advanced compression techniques, including parallel processing and "gluing" your tracks together.
• How to use referencing effectively to ensure your mix stands up to professional releases.
• Ensuring your mix translates across different playback systems with mono compatibility checks.
• Creative mixing strategies using saturation, distortion, and rhythmic delays.
• Practical gain staging and balancing tips, such as the relationship between snare and vocal levels.
• Identifying and resolving phase issues to maintain the power and impact of your sound.
• Essential mastering concepts like limiting, bit depth and dithering for a polished final product.