Do you want to know what separates professional mixing/mastering engineers from amateurs? The answer is one of the most fundamental tools in audio engineering - compression!

No matter what your current skill level is in audio engineering, you will be able to comprehend everything in this course and then apply it immediately. No need for expensive equipment/plugins, all you need is a very basic understanding of the DAW of your choice!

Audio engineering is an extremely useful skill in the music industry, and the demand for it is only increasing with more musicians recording from the comfort of their own homes. Not only can you save tons of money by learning to mix and master your own music, you can also turn it into a very lucrative business by becoming a professional mixing/mastering engineer. You don't need to waste years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars going to audio school when you have the access to that information at your fingertips for a fraction of the cost/time!

In this 5-day course, learn how to set up your studio, prepare your mixing and mastering projects, and how to apply EQ, compression, and more to achieve a professional-sounding mix and master.

Course Outline

Are you struggling to get a professional master out of your home studio? In this 5-day course, Grammy-nominated mixing and mastering engineer Jay-J will show you how to achieve a professional master from anywhere. Learn how to set up your studio, prepare your mixing and mastering projects, and how to apply EQ, compression, and more to achieve a professional-sounding mix and master.

Learn what you need to know to get started in Pro Tools

Get familiar with the most popular DAW in audio production. Pro Tools has been at the forefront of audio production for many years and there is a reason why. This software gives you many ways to customize your workflow and produce audio the way that works best for you. I'm going to show you how set and adjust your Pro Tools sessions for a more optimized production workflow. These are the basic fundamental skills that you will need to know to operate Pro Tools and produce professional audio tracks. These videos are designed to accelerate your understanding of the Pro Tools software and streamline your workflow so that you can truly be a professional with your audio production software.

What is a Pre-Master?

Mastering is sometimes considered to be a black art within audio production and engineering circles. That was probably appropriate in the past, but these days software mastering tools can put a lot more power in your hands than you may think! This course is focused on pre-mastering – a phase of finalizing your production before mastering. Learning to pre-master can give you more control over the final master AND give you a clearer understanding of just what a mastering engineer is doing