What you'll learn

produce their original music with the sound of the big Record Labels
use only their sequencer ( DAW) to produce real Records instead of demo recordings.

Course content

5 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 14m total length

Introduction to Digital Music Production - Creating Tomorrow's Hit Songs1:30
In the Intro lecture, Erik explains how the course is going to work: the students will work on a real-world production, with audio tracks provided as a downloadable archive by the end of the lecture.

This course is not about WATCHING music production techniques, but actually DOING them hands-on in real time with the course content.
Getting Organized4:26
We import the downloaded audio files and save the new project. We create a consistent pattern for naming and saving the project. Lastly, we organize the Arrange and the Mixer pages with a color scheme to stay on top of things even when working on very large projects.

EQ - Using the Equalizer7:00
Learn how to use the EQ on vocals and instrument tracks. Use existing presets and customize your own settings.
Compression7:01
Learn how to use Compression on Vocals, Drums and Instrumental Solos.

Use Presets and make your own Custom Presets on standard and multi-band compressors.
Reverb & Delay6:58
Learn how to set up Reverb and Delay Buses. Use these effects to create Depth and space in your Mix.
What is a good Mix? - 3 Dimensions2:24
We will look at the Mix as a 3-dimensional model, and listen to some exceptional examples highlighting the three dimensions: Stereo Field, Frequency Spectrum and Space/Time.

Basics of Automation7:33
Learn how to use Automation on Volume levels and Pans
Automating The Mix- Levels, Sends and Effects9:22
Mix Down!6:03
We look at the different mixdown options and run out a first "bounce" of our Mix. Then we listen on different devices in real-world situations and decide what details in the Mix need to be improved. These improvements will be implemented in v.2 of our Mixdown. Repeat until all details are satisfying.

Mastering - Third party2:19
Understand the advantages of working with a third-party, professional Mastering Engineer
Mastering - Do-it-yourself3:59
Creating a chain of plugins for "Do-it-Yourself Mastering"
CONCLUSION0:45
Looking back on what we have done and achieved in this course. Techniques which are universal and can be applied to mixing and producing in any popular music genre.
Bonus Lecture - Spring Is Here DECONSTRUCTED6:10

Requirements

Students need to have a DAW or sequencer like LogicPro, Cubase, Sonar or similar installed on their computer.

Description

Musicians, Bands and Songwriters - you will never again waste time and money on making "demo records" - you will make the final commercial product yourself! With this course, you are taking your musical destiny in your own hands.

All you need is a basic understanding of your digital audio workstation - Logic Pro, Cubase, Sonar or similar. In this course, you will work step by step through a real-world project, from a bunch of raw audio files that we are providing, to a shiny and polished production that sounds every bit as great as the hits on the radio.

The course has 15 lectures, each between 5 and ten minutes. Completing the course and replicating on your system all the examples shown, will take you around 6 hours.

Who this course is for:

Musicians, singer/songwriters, composers and band members. Music enthusiasts, aspiring producers and technology fans.
Those who have never used a sequencer or Digital Audio Workstation, please take a relevant basic course first.

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Course content

Let's get started !2 lectures • 6min

The Rough Mix2 lectures • 9min

Refining the Mix4 lectures • 23min

Automating The Mix3 lectures • 23min

Mastering4 lectures • 13min

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