*Updated for Cubase 13*
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*Updated for Cubase 13*
*Updated for Cubase 13*
Learn how to make awesome mixes in Cubase, using only stock plug-ins. Understand when, why and how mixing tools are used and apply them perfectly to your music. Learn how to analyze your projects to identify and solve mixing problems. Create your own unique approach to achieve perfect mixes every time.
In this course, you will understand the basic science behind mixing (they don't call them "Mixing Engineers" for nothing, you know. ), then you will analyze the artistic aspect of mixing to see how it integrates into the music creation process. You will develop a broad perspective which you will then apply authoritatively to your own projects.
Don't waste your time on courses that teach mixing in Ableton, Logic or other software. You'll have to go searching "but how do I do this in Cubase?" every minute. This course is designed specifically for Cubase users so there's no confusion and no searching.
For the practice section of this course, you can either use your own projects or download the tracks that I'll be using, and follow along. It's a song that I wrote and produced exclusively for this course, and goes from trap to rock in a matter of minutes, to cover a variety of scenarios. The skills you will acquire in this course are not specific to any genre.
Learn from a Steinberg Certified Cubase Trainer. I have mixed music for every conceivable media, from feature films to singing baby toys and everything in between. I have been teaching music technology for 20 years. I'll be happy to answer your questions and to give you unbiased feedback on your songs/mixes.
Enroll now to give your productions the awesome mixes that they deserve.
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Learning objectives
- Make awesome mixes using only stock plugins of cubase
- Understand the art and science behind mixing
- Develop skills to get great results, regardless of genre
- Understand signal processors - why, when and how to use them
- Make awesome mixes using only stock plugins of cubase
- Understand the art and science behind mixing
- Develop skills to get great results, regardless of genre
- Understand signal processors - why, when and how to use them
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Introduction: Welcome on board!
Introduction: A Walkthrough of This Course
THE SCIENCE OF MIXING (They don't call them "Mixing Engineers" for nothing!)
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Seek Guidance from Experienced Mixers
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Identify experienced mixers in the industry and reach out to seek their guidance, mentorship, and advice on your mixing journey.
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Mentorship
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Attend industry events and workshops to connect with mixers
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Reach out to mixers online through social media or email
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Offer assistance or collaborate on projects to build relationships
Practice Using Equalization
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Engage in targeted practice using equalization to enhance the sound of your mixes and focus on developing proficiency in this essential mixing technique.
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Equalization
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Download a multitrack project with different instruments and vocals
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Identify the tracks that need equalization and apply appropriate EQ settings
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Listen to the mixes before and after equalization to evaluate your results
Create a Reference Library of Mixes
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Build a collection of reference mixes that showcase different genres, styles, and techniques to expand your sonic palette and develop your critical listening skills.
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Identify songs or projects with excellent mixing
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Listen to and analyze the mixes, paying attention to EQ, compression, and other techniques used
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Organize the mixes into a playlist or folder for easy reference
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Follow Tutorials on Specific Mixing Techniques
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Explore and engage with tutorials that cover specific mixing techniques, such as parallel compression or sidechain compression, to expand your knowledge and refine your craft.
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Search for tutorials on mixing techniques you want to improve on
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Follow the steps outlined in the tutorials and apply the techniques to your own projects
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Experiment with different variations of the techniques to find what works best for your mixes
Write a Blog Post on a Mixing Technique
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Share your knowledge and insights on a specific mixing technique by creating a blog post that provides valuable information to other mixers and audio enthusiasts.
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Choose a mixing technique that you are proficient in
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Write a blog post that explains the technique in detail
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Provide examples and audio demonstrations to illustrate your points
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Publish your blog post on your own website or a relevant platform
Create a Mix for a Provided Song
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Apply your mixing knowledge and skills to create a complete mix for a provided song, allowing you to work through a real-world scenario and test your abilities comprehensively.
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Project-Based Learning
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Download the provided song stems
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Import the stems into your DAW and begin mixing
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Apply EQ, compression, reverb, and other effects to enhance the sound
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Seek feedback on your mix from other musicians, producers, or audio engineers
Seek Guidance from Experienced Mixers
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Identify experienced mixers in the industry and reach out to seek their guidance, mentorship, and advice on your mixing journey.
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Mentorship
Show steps
- Attend industry events and workshops to connect with mixers
- Reach out to mixers online through social media or email
- Offer assistance or collaborate on projects to build relationships
Practice Using Equalization
Show steps
Engage in targeted practice using equalization to enhance the sound of your mixes and focus on developing proficiency in this essential mixing technique.
Browse courses on
Equalization
Show steps
- Download a multitrack project with different instruments and vocals
- Identify the tracks that need equalization and apply appropriate EQ settings
- Listen to the mixes before and after equalization to evaluate your results
Create a Reference Library of Mixes
Show steps
Build a collection of reference mixes that showcase different genres, styles, and techniques to expand your sonic palette and develop your critical listening skills.
Show steps
- Identify songs or projects with excellent mixing
- Listen to and analyze the mixes, paying attention to EQ, compression, and other techniques used
- Organize the mixes into a playlist or folder for easy reference
Follow Tutorials on Specific Mixing Techniques
Show steps
Explore and engage with tutorials that cover specific mixing techniques, such as parallel compression or sidechain compression, to expand your knowledge and refine your craft.
Show steps
- Search for tutorials on mixing techniques you want to improve on
- Follow the steps outlined in the tutorials and apply the techniques to your own projects
- Experiment with different variations of the techniques to find what works best for your mixes
Write a Blog Post on a Mixing Technique
Show steps
Share your knowledge and insights on a specific mixing technique by creating a blog post that provides valuable information to other mixers and audio enthusiasts.
Show steps
- Choose a mixing technique that you are proficient in
- Write a blog post that explains the technique in detail
- Provide examples and audio demonstrations to illustrate your points
- Publish your blog post on your own website or a relevant platform
Create a Mix for a Provided Song
Show steps
Apply your mixing knowledge and skills to create a complete mix for a provided song, allowing you to work through a real-world scenario and test your abilities comprehensively.
Browse courses on
Project-Based Learning
Show steps
- Download the provided song stems
- Import the stems into your DAW and begin mixing
- Apply EQ, compression, reverb, and other effects to enhance the sound
- Seek feedback on your mix from other musicians, producers, or audio engineers
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