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Learn the mindsets and fundamentals of getting a great mix.
Professional mix engineer Matthew Weiss lays out a solid foundation for getting a great mix by breaking down the technical concepts, creative techniques and effective mindsets that will set you up for success.
You'll learn to...

    Mix bass, drums and vocals using stock plugins
    Set up sessions for better workflow and proper gain staging
    Master the basics of sound, acoustics and auditory perception
    Optimize your levels for both digital and analog mixing
    Properly use audio tracks, sends and group busses in a mix
    Make your Pro Tools sessions easier to navigate
    Decide when to use a send versus an insert in a mix
    Evaluate and optimize phase coherency in a recording
    Use clip gain or fader gain depending on the circumstances
    Decide the best place to start a mix before you begin mixing
    Mix vocals, drums and bass with EQ, compression and more
    Use compression for tone and dynamic manipulation
    Utilize distortion, reverb, delay and other effects in a mix

Tutorial Breakdown (4 hours)

    Before the Mix
        Basics
        Signal Flow
        Gain Staging
        Session Setup
        Source Prep
        Phase and Polarity
    During the Mix
        Drums (Editing, Phase, EQ, Compression)
        Bass (EQ, Distortion & More)
        Vocals (Compression, EQ, Reverb, Delay)
        Concluding Thoughts

nJoy!