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The Complete Mixing Masterclass

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J. Anthony Allen

Welcome to the This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-star rating.

This class is for anyone who has made or recorded music and wondered why their tracks don't sound like the tracks they hear on the radio, Spotify, SoundCloud, or anywhere else. This is the missing link in your production workflow.

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Welcome to the This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-star rating.

This class is for anyone who has made or recorded music and wondered why their tracks don't sound like the tracks they hear on the radio, Spotify, SoundCloud, or anywhere else. This is the missing link in your production workflow.

In this class we start with the very basics of mixing, and work all the way up to finishing great tracks. I walk you through every step of the process, and explain my logic behind every decision I make. I'll even walk you through a complete mix from beginning to end.

The goal of this class is for you to learn how to take your tracks from good to great.

100% Answer Rate. Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.

DAWs:In this class, I'll be using Ableton Live, but if you are not a Live user - that is totally ok.  I've gone to great lengths to make sure this class is useful to everyone, no matter which audio platform they are working with. So if you are a Logic user, FL Studio user, Cubase user, Bitwig user, or anything else - it will all work. You will be able to do all of the techniques that I walk you through in any audio application.

Genre:I'm best known for working with electronic music, but I've designed this course to be as inclusive as possible when it comes to genre. We will talk about mixing techniques for all instruments, sounds, and styles. All genres are welcome here.

Topics Covered: 

  • The Listening Environment

  • Headphone Mixing vs. Studio Monitors

  • Preparing a Track for Mixing

  • Tuning Instruments

  • Grouping Tracks

  • Approaches to Mixing

  • Subtractive Mixing

  • Panning

  • Phantom Center

  • Phasing

  • Working with Frequencies

  • The EQ as the Scalpel of Mixing

  • Creating Definition with EQ

  • The High Pass Filter Trick

  • Negotiating the Kick and Bass in the Mix

  • Creating Space with Delay Effects

  • Creating Space with Reverb Effects

  • Reverb Techniques for Vocals, Guitars, and Drums

  • Delay Techniques for Vocals, Guitars, and Drums

  • Compressors

  • Parallel Compression

  • Compression Techniques for Vocals, Guitars, and Drums

  • Finding the "Focus" of the Track

  • The Art in Mixing

  • Software: Using Cakewalk, Garageband, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One, or any other application.

  • Principals of sound engineering

  • Mixing and mastering

  • Mixing for EDM and other Bass Music styles.

  • And much, much more.

If you are ready to start making professional sounding tracks, this is the class that will start you on that journey. Get started today.

Dr. Allen is a university music professor and is a top-rated Udemy instructor - with nearly 100 courses and 270,000 students.

In 2017 Star Tribune Business featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. 

I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music mixing course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee)

Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.

Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:

⇢  "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah

⇢  "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts... It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce

⇢  "Excellent explanations.  No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth

⇢  "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You. " - Jeffrey Koury

⇢  "I am learning LOTS.  And I really like having the worksheets. " - A. Deichsel

⇢  "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips. " - J. Pook

⇢  "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class. " M. Smith

Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts for all future classes in the series. 

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Professional mixing techniques in all styles of music
  • The tools of the professional mixer
  • Mixing on any audio platform
  • Making a track go from good to great

Syllabus

Welcome to The Complete Mixing Masterclass!
Introduction
How We Will Learn Mixing in this Class
What is Mixing, Exactly?
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It offers a comprehensive study of mixing and mastering
Taught by seasoned professionals and a top-rated instructor
Designed to be inclusive and suitable for users
Covers a wide range of topics, techniques, and tools for mixing
Provides hands-on labs for practical application of skills
Highly relevant to industry and real-world applications

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Complete Mixing Masterclass with these activities:
Organize course materials and notes for future reference
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  • Gather all course materials, notes, and resources
  • Create a system for organizing your materials
  • Store your materials in an easily accessible location
Enroll in additional Ableton mixing masterclass
Guided tutorials will teach you the basics and advanced techniques of using Ableton Live.
Browse courses on Mixing
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  • Research and find reputable mixing masterclasses
  • Enroll in a masterclass that aligns with your learning goals
  • Complete the course modules and assignments
  • Practice the techniques you learn
  • Apply your newfound knowledge to your own mixes
Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science
This book provides a deep understanding of mastering techniques and principles.
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  • Read through the chapters and take notes
  • Apply the techniques you learn to your own mixes
  • Refer back to the book as needed
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Create a mix of your own music using Ableton Live
You will be able to apply the mixing techniques discussed in the course to solidify your understanding.
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  • Gather your tracks and import them into Ableton Live
  • Create a new project and set up your session
  • Start mixing your tracks using the techniques you learned in the course
  • Experiment with different mixing techniques
  • Export your mix and share it with others
Practice mixing different types of music
You will learn to adapt and apply mixing techniques to different genres.
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  • Gather tracks from a variety of genres
  • Import the tracks into your DAW
  • Start mixing the tracks
  • Experiment with different mixing techniques
  • Compare your mixes to professional mixes
Reference Ableton tutorials by Jason Allen
Review guided tutorials to help you refine your techniques and understanding.
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  • Visit Jason Allen's official channel on YouTube
  • Browse through his catalog of tutorials
  • Identify specific techniques you want to improve
  • Watch the relevant tutorials
  • Try to apply what you've learned in the tutorials to your mixes
Offer mixing guidance to other aspiring producers
Teaching and guiding others reinforce learning and solidify one's understanding of mixing techniques.
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  • Find opportunities to connect with aspiring producers
  • Offer guidance and feedback on their mixes
  • Provide constructive criticism and help them improve their techniques
  • Share your knowledge and experience
  • Learn from others and gain new perspectives

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and possible dealbreakers
It offers a comprehensive study of mixing and mastering
Taught by seasoned professionals and a top-rated instructor
Designed to be inclusive and suitable for users
Covers a wide range of topics, techniques, and tools for mixing
Provides hands-on labs for practical application of skills
Highly relevant to industry and real-world applications
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