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Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

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Overview

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Covers all the basic mixing functions in Pro Tools that every producer and engineer should know, from setting up a mixing plan to mastering a final mix.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • The past, present, and future of mixing
  • Strategies for mixing and mastering
  • Using the exercise files
1. Preparing to Mix
  • Mixing "in the box"
  • Setting up the studio: Speakers and acoustics
  • Staying organized: Effectively prepping the mix
  • Managing system resources during mixdown
2. Working with the Pro Tools Mixer
  • Introducing the Pro Tools Mixer
  • Understanding mixer signal flow
  • Using inserts and plug-ins
  • Working with plug-in settings
  • Using sends and creating FX returns
  • Submixing with aux tracks
  • Using groups while mixing
  • Using master faders effectively
3. Mixing Tools and Strategies
  • Conceptualizing the mix and making a plan
  • Using volume and pan to balance the mix
  • Knowing when to process: Mix problems vs. mix solutions
4. Understanding and Using EQ (Equalization)
  • Understanding the mechanics of sound
  • Learning the basics of EQ: Frequency-specific level control
  • Using DigiRack EQ III
  • EQ strategies in mixing: Corrective vs. creative
  • EQ workflow example 1: Kick drum
  • EQ workflow example 2: Filtering loops
  • EQ workflow example 3: The "telephone" effect
  • Mixing tips and tricks for EQ
5. Understanding and Using Dynamics Processors
  • Understanding dynamics and dynamic range
  • Working with dynamics processors
  • Using the DigiRack Dyn III compressor/limiter
  • Balancing and shaping track dynamics
  • Using gates and expanders
  • Using de-essers to eliminate sibilance
  • Dynamics workflow example 1: Vocals
  • Dynamics workflow example 2: Drums
  • Mixing tips and tricks: Dynamics
  • Building parallel or "upward" compression
  • Reviewing dynamics concerns: How much is too much?
6. Mixing with Reverb, Delay, and Other Effects
  • Using time-based effects to add depth and width
  • Using DigiRack D-Verb
  • Using the DigiRack delays
  • Mixing with reverb
  • Mixing with delays
  • Mixing tips and tricks: Creating mix depth
7. Introducing the Pro Tools Creative Collection
  • Working with the Creative Collection
  • Building distortion and saturation
8. Automating the Mix
  • Understanding automation
  • Recording real-time automation moves
  • Viewing and editing automation
  • Automating plug-ins
  • Automation strategies for mixing
9. Putting It All Together
  • Understanding the characteristics of a great mix
  • Working to reference tracks
  • Avoiding some common pitfalls
  • Building healthy mixing habits
  • Crafting your mix from start to finish
10. Mastering in Pro Tools
  • Understanding mastering
  • Bouncing the mix
  • Working with general mastering strategies
  • Using limiting and compression to maximize track level
  • Working with multi-band compression
  • Understanding sample rate, bit depth, file formats, and dither
  • Using Pro Tools for CD track sequencing
  • Compressing audio for the web
11. Reviewing Third-Party Plug-Ins
  • Tips for evaluating plug-in processors
  • Using EQ plug-ins
  • Using dynamic compression plug-ins
  • Using reverb and delay plug-ins
  • Reviewing additional plug-ins
12. Additional Topics
  • Effectively using saturation/analog style effects
  • Setting up side chains
  • Master buss processing
  • Creating and using mix templates
  • Surround mixing
  • Dealing with plug-in delay and latency
  • Drum sample replacing
Conclusion
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Brian Lee White

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