We will give you an introduction to the core concepts of mixing and why it’s an important step when you create music. This module will also introduce you to a cut down version of the mixing method, so you can see the whole process before diving into the specifics.

These three tools set the foundation for everything you do later. We will explore the DAW mixer, gain staging, balancing your tracks, and deeper explanations for those who want to take this a step further exploring depth of field and using ‘Pink Noise’ balancing techniques.

Here we look at the basic mechanics of compression, including compression ratio, threshold, and setting up a mix bus. Taking this further, we look at sidechain compression, and transient shapers. All of these are easy to implement once you understand the tools and the purpose behind them!

Reverb and delay allow you to craft the ‘room’ that your music is in, despite likely being recorded in your home studio! These effects, when applied creatively and carefully, have the power to completely transform your mix into something either small and intimate, or spacious and epic.

The mix bus is a way of grouping your tracks together for group processing, and adding final processing like automation. We will also touch on some additional creative tools you can use at the mixing stage that can add a much more unique character to your work, such as distortion and saturation, and multiband compression.