Course — Los Angeles
Mixing and Mastering Class | Los Angeles
At a glance
Duration
24 hours
Format
In-person in Los Angeles
Tuition
Release-ready mixes and masters in 24 hours, with engineers who've worked alongside Grammy-winning mixer Dave Pensado. Eight students max.
Mixing & Mastering Course
If your songs are lacking clarity, depth and punch, then look no further. Enroll in our 24 Hr. Mixing and Mastering Course. Taught in our world-class acoustically treated Studio A designed by Grammy-nominated engineers. Award winning instructors will cover everything you need to create release quality mixes and masters, saving you a fortune in hiring professionals and studio time.
Studio A Gear List (click)
- →Studio set up- Pro Tools HDX with Apogee Dual Set up
- →Convertor- Lynx Aurora 8
- →Speakers- Adam S3V with Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10s with Bryston 4B Amp
- →Monitor Control- Dangerous D Box
- →Microphone- Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57s
- →Pre Amps- Chandler Limited TG2, Heritage Audio 1073
- →Reverb- Bricasti Design M7
- →Compressors- Teletronix LA2A, Urei (Universal Audio) 1176, SSL XLogic G-series Compressor, Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressor
- →Piano- Yamaha U3
- →Universal Audio Satellite
- →Synthesizers & Drum Machines- Roland Juno 60 (with MIDI), Juno 106, JX3P, Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Mellotron M4000D, Korg MS20, Triton Studio, Moog Subphatty, Yamaha DX7, YS200, Behringer Poly D, RD-8, Neutron, Arturia Matrix Brute. More exotic pieces like the Formanta Polivoks, EMS 01, Sequential Prophet 10, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 and other semi modular pieces available upon request.
- →All synths are MIDI connected for DAW use via iconnectivity MIO and Clever Audio MXM 12 Synth switcher
- →We also have a guitar pedal collection for sonic experiments in studio
Environment, Acoustics, EQ and Separation
- →Studio monitor speaker design
- →Acoustics and acoustically treating your home studio for Mixing and Mastering
- →All about mono, stereo and 5.1 in your software DAW
- →The art of balancing and panning
- →EQ workshop
Dynamics
- →Hearing dynamics
- →In-depth with all the parameters of dynamic controllers
- →Types of compression circuitry, their digital emulations, what to use & why
- →Parallel dynamic processing
- →Gates and de-essing tips
- →Dynamics controller tips to achieve clarity in your mix
Reverbs, Delays, Modulation and Creative FX
- →Types of reverb and delay, where to use them
- →In-depth with all the parameters
- →Spatialization with convolution reverbs and delays
- →Phaser, flanger, chorus, pitch shifters, harmonizers and creative FX
- →Tips on how to make your records come to life with FX
Vocals, Automation and Getting Creative in the Mix Process
- →Filtering and samples
- →Vocoder, Ring Modulators, Envelopers, Auto panning, distortion and bit crushing
- →Preparing vocals, vocal comping and tuning vocals
- →Getting separation between lead and BVs
- →Tips on automating levels (rides)
Mixing Electronic Music
- →Side-chaining dynamic controllers and filters for ducking, FX and punch
- →Getting creative with reverb and delay
- →Making thin sounds bigger
- →Mixing techniques which only apply to electronic music but are very useful to know for everyone
- →Electronic music listening critique (bring in your tracks if you wish)
- →Electronic music mix analytics – analyze the mix elements of your favorite tunes
Intro to Mastering and Finalizing your project for release
- →Using references to get your EQ and separation. A/B’ing
- →EQ, brick wall limiting, levels and phase
- →Using mastering plugins – dos and don’ts
- →The best metering tools
- →Live music listening critique (bring in your tracks if you wish)
- →Live music mix analytics – analyze the mix elements of your favorites live and acoustic tracks
Who is this course for?
- →Producers & DJs looking to learn Mixing and Mastering to have songs translate across multiple speaker systems
- →Beginner Engineers and self-taught students wishing to properly learn Audio Fundamentals, Signal Flow, Microphones and proper use of studio tools
- →Musicians looking to set up their own project studios, record, mix and release professional sounding songs for all streaming and social media platforms
- →Artists, Composers & Sound Designers who want to create their unique sonic identity and stand out
Course Highlights
- →24 hours of world-class training in Mixing and Mastering in our state of the art studios
- →Hands on lessons in focused limited class sizes
- →Mix feedback and weekly challenges for accelerated learning
- →Work with industry standard plug-ins to master and finalize projects
- →Free and discounted software from our partners like Arturia & FabFilter.
Prerequisites
- →Laptop with DAW installed and operational knowledge. Click link to buy Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools or FL Studio
- →Headphones
If not, consider joining our Ableton or Logic Production Programs or taking a DAW course with us first. Mixing and Mastering is also included in our LA Music Production Academy. Contact us if you have any questions.
Environment, Acoustics, EQ and Separation
- →Studio monitor speaker design
- →Acoustics and acoustically treating your home studio for Mixing and Mastering
- →All about mono, stereo and 5.1 in your software DAW
- →The art of balancing and panning
- →EQ workshop
Dynamics
- →Hearing dynamics
- →In-depth with all the parameters of dynamic controllers
- →Types of compression circuitry, their digital emulations, what to use & why
- →Parallel dynamic processing
- →Gates and de-essing tips
- →Dynamics controller tips to achieve clarity in your mix
Reverbs, Delays, Modulation and Creative FX
- →Types of reverb and delay, where to use them
- →In-depth with all the parameters
- →Spatialization with convolution reverbs and delays
- →Phaser, flanger, chorus, pitch shifters, harmonizers and creative FX
- →Tips on how to make your records come to life with FX
Vocals, Automation and Getting Creative in the Mix Process
- →Filtering and samples
- →Vocoder, Ring Modulators, Envelopers, Auto panning, distortion and bit crushing
- →Preparing vocals, vocal comping and tuning vocals
- →Getting separation between lead and BVs
- →Tips on automating levels (rides)
Mixing Electronic Music
- →Side-chaining dynamic controllers and filters for ducking, FX and punch
- →Getting creative with reverb and delay
- →Making thin sounds bigger
- →Mixing techniques which only apply to electronic music but are very useful to know for everyone
- →Electronic music listening critique (bring in your tracks if you wish)
- →Electronic music mix analytics – analyze the mix elements of your favorite tunes
Intro to Mastering and Finalizing your project for release
- →Using references to get your EQ and separation. A/B’ing
- →EQ, brick wall limiting, levels and phase
- →Using mastering plugins – dos and don’ts
- →The best metering tools
- →Live music listening critique (bring in your tracks if you wish)
- →Live music mix analytics – analyze the mix elements of your favorites live and acoustic tracks
Why choose Mixing and Mastering course at Garnish?
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Fully Equipped Pro Scroll down to see moreGarnish LA Studio Gear ListStudents plug in their computers to access the studios for projects. Classes are conducted on instructor laptops or Macs that are pre-connected to each room.Studio ASystem: Avid ProTools HDXAlt System: Apogee ElementConvertor: Lynx AuroraMic Preamps: Chandler TG2, Neve 1073Synth DI+ Switcher: Clever Audio MXM 12Compressors: Urei 1176, Teletronix LA2A, Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, SSL XLogic G Series compressorReverb: Bricasti M7Monitor Control: Dangerous D BoxPatchbay: Switchcraft StudioPatch 9625, 96 TT Patch points to DB25Universal Audio Satellite Plug-in DSP AcceleratorSpeakers: Adam S3X-V, Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10 with Bryston 4B Power ampMIDI Interface: iConnectivity mio 10Microphones: Manley Reference Cardioid, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57, SM58Piano: Yamaha U3Fender Rhodes: Mark ii Suitcase 88Drum Machine: Behringer RD8Synthesizers: Roland Juno 60, Roland Juno 106, Roland JX3P, Mellotron 4000D mini, Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Behringer Poly D, Korg MS20, Korg Triton Studio, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha YS200, Moog Sub PhattyAcoustic Guitar: MartinSuzuki OmnichordMIDI Controller: Arturia KeyLab 88, M-Audio Keystation 49Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedalsMajor 3rd party Audio Plug-ins and Software Instruments (see partners list)Video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set upHeadphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Studio BSystem: Steven Slate Raven MTiAudio Interface: RME Babyface Pro FSMic Preamps: API 512 C (x2), AEA TRP 3DI: AEA TDI DuoCompressor: Audioscape LA2AMonitor Control: Dangerous D BoxSpeakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub 10, Yamaha NS10 with Yamaha Power AmpMicrophones: AEA R84A Ribbon, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57Drum Machine: Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Behringer EdgeSynthesizers: Formanta EMS-01, Formanta Polivoks, Sequential Prophet 10, Expressive E Osmose, Korg MS20, Korg Trinity V3 Pro, Behringer NeutronMIDI Controller: Arturia Keystep 37Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedalsVideo: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set upHeadphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Studio CAudio Interface: Universal Audio Apollo X8Speakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub8, Auratone Mix CubesMic Preamps: Chandler TG2Compressor: Audioscape SSL G Series Bus CompressorMicrophone: Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57Synthesizer: Dave Smith Mopho X4Guitars, BassHeadphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Studio D - DJ LabAudio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212, Mackie Big KnobSpeakers: Yamaha HS8, Yamaha HS8S SubMIDI Controller: M Audio OxygenMicrophone: Shure SM57DJ Controller: Pioneer XDJ R (x2)Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Classroom / LabAudio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212Speakers: Yamaha HS7MIDI Controllers (many): M Audio OxygenElectric Piano: Yamaha P 115 - 88 KeysMixer: Behringer EURORACK PRO RX1602 Line MixerMicrophones: Shure SM7B, SM57 (x2), Marshall MXL 770 CondenserCDJs: Pioneer XDJ 1000 mk2 (x2)DJ Mixer: Pioneer DJM 900Synthesizer: Arturia Matrix BrutePerformance LoungeSpeakers: Mackie HR 824, Yamaha HS 8Monitor Speaker: Jeecoo SpeakerElectric Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul, Acoustic and Electric guitar choices availableGuitar Amp: Orange Crush 20RTVarious Shakers and PercussionMIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab MKII 88 Key Weighted MIDI Controller, Synthesizers available to check outMicrophones: Shure SM57 (many), other mics available to check out like SM7BAudio Interfaces available: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Mackie Big KnobProjector: Epson EX9200Studio E and Studio F are project studios available for overflow. Both fully equipped and treated with Studio Monitors, Microphone collection ready to plug in laptops.
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Tuition
Mixing and Mastering Course (24 Hrs)
$2,250 Tuition + $300 Registration Fee
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Enrollment Steps
- 01Pay $300 Registration Fee to reserve.
- 02Pay tuition $2,250 to enroll, get welcome packet. All major credit cards accepted.
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