Recording and Mixing Series 1

RECORDING AND MIXING SERIES

This is for beginner to pro levels, and applies to all digital and analogue systems, and all software.

In this training series you will learn how to set up your studio properly (which is critical and often done incorrectly), basic signal flow, pro recording tips, expert mixing tricks, how to get the most from EQ, compression, delay, reverb, MIDI, and much more.

Our Lead Trainer, Manny, is one of the best in the audio business and he will quickly guide you through the confusing web that is audio production.

Recording and Mixing Series – Level I

2+ hours to get you started

This is the first level of our series for beginner to mid level recording enthusiast. Weather you are a hobbyist or aspiring pro you want your music to sound great and this is where you get started. Getting your foundation of recording concepts right is essential to having fun while you’re making great sounding music.

Our Lead Trainer is an expert in the field of recording, mixing, studio design, acoustics, and speaker design. He will make sure you have your gear connected the right way, show you the basics of how a mixer works, and start you on your way to recording and mixing like a pro.

What people say about our training:
“Secrets of the Pros have put together a vast amount of recording knowledge into a simple and concise presentation that will help anyone learn the art of recording and mixing. It is a must-have for beginners, students and home recordists.

It also can breathe life into any experienced engineers’ technique by giving them Secrets of the Pros unique perspective. The videos are extremely well thought out in their presentation, making it easy to understand all of the recording and mixing concepts.“

Leff Lefferts
Engineer, Mixer, Sound Designer for Film (Skywalker Sound)
Dave Matthews Band, Primus, Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Setting up a Room the Properly

Our Lead Trainer will take you through how to set up your room properly and trust us when we say almost everyone does this in a way that will make mixing very difficult.

Watch closely and you will save yourself years of frustration. This section alone will help you get much better recording and mixing results, fast and easy.

It will also help you get far better performance out of any audio system including a stereo or home theater.

Time to Start Recording 

We will quickly show you how to connect your gear the right way, teach you some proper mic fundamentals, then we will take you through the basics of how a mixer works so you can start recording your music.

Next we’ll speed you through pro techniques for recording great sounding vocals, pro sounding guitars, and bass. You’ll be on your way to making music in no time!

Videos Included with this level:

1. Intro to the Recording & Mixing Series
2. Setting up your studio right – very important!
3. Connecting your gear properly and quickly
4. The principles of microphones
5. Setting up to create a new song
6. Getting to know the mixer
7. Basics of recording your tracks right
8. Recording a great sounding bass guitar
9. Recording electric & acoustic guitars like an expert
10. BONUS – More good advice (learn other amazing secrets)