Advanced Mixing & Mastering Course
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: ₹34,500
Introduction and Review:
- Overview of Mixing and Mastering: Objectives and expectations.
- Acoustic Treatment: Importance of room acoustics and how to improve them.
- Analysing Professional Mixes: Critical listening exercises.
- Image of Sounds: MONO vs Stereo vs Surround Sounds
- Headphone/Earphone Mixing: Types of Headphones, Different Studio Monitors
Software and Technology:
- Advanced DAW Techniques: Utilizing the full potential of your DAW.
- Using AI in Mixing and Mastering: Exploring AI tools and plugins.
- Custom Plugin Chains: Creating and using custom effect chains.
Advanced Mixing Techniques:
- Setup Project & Headroom: Creating Groups, Colouring, Creating Buss, Gain Staging, VU Metering
- Advanced EQ Techniques: Dynamic EQ, linear phase EQ and different modes of EQ
- Compression Techniques: Parallel compression, multiband compression, Glue Compression
- Reverb and Spatial Effects: Creating depth and space in a mix.
- Advanced Panning Techniques: Stereo widening and imaging.
Automation and Effects:
- Audio Effects: Understanding mixing audio effects for shaping your sounds.
- Creative Effects: Using distortion, modulation, and creative delays.
- Automation: Volume, pan, effects automation for dynamic mixes.
- Vocal Processing: Advanced techniques for vocal mixing.
Advanced Mastering Techniques:
- Introduction to Mastering: Objectives and the role of a mastering engineer.
- Stem Mastering: Benefits and techniques for mastering stem mixes.
- Mastering for Different Formats: Vinyl, streaming, CD, etc.
- Loudness Wars and Dynamics: Balancing loudness and dynamic range.
- Mastering Techniques: EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo enhancement.
- Advanced Metering and Analysis: LUFS, RMS, phase correlation.
Mixing Different Genres:
- Indian Music: Bollywood, Traditional, Devotional, Folk.
- Electronic Music: Techniques for electronic and dance music.
- Rock, Jazz, & Pop: Unique considerations for live instrument-based music.
- Hip-Hop and R&B: Specific techniques for bass-heavy genres.
- Orchestral & Cinematic: Mixing and processing each instrument section (strings, woodwinds, brass,
choirs, percussion, etc.
Final Projects and Critiques:
- Mixing a Full Song: Apply techniques learned to a complete project.
- Peer Reviews and Critiques: Constructive feedback sessions.
- Final Mastering Project: Mastering a mixed song.
Practice and Real-World Application:
- Mixing and Mastering Contests: Participating in or organizing contests.
- Collaborative Projects: Working with peers on mixing and mastering projects.
- Feedback Sessions: Regular peer and mentor feedback on mixes.
Resources and Tools:
- Recommended Plugins: List of industry-standard tools.
- Online Resources: Tutorials, forums, and communities.
- Project Files: Downloadable multi-track sessions for practice.