Learn Compression: The Beginners Guide to Mixing!

🚀 Learn Compression: The Beginners Guide to Mixing!

About this course:

Unlock the secrets of compression with our comprehensive online course!

Compressors are the unsung heroes of modern music production. Essential in recording, mixing, mastering, live sound, broadcast, and podcasts, understanding how to use them effectively is not just beneficial—it's imperative. In this class, you'll dive into the fundamentals of mixing with compression, a skill that can elevate an average recording or mix to one that truly shines.

🎧 What you'll learn:

• Basic compressor controls: Gain reduction, threshold, ratio, attack, release, and knee settings.
• Advanced compressor controls: Sidechain EQ, parallel compression, stereo imaging, and more.
• Different types of compressors: Understanding their characteristics and application scenarios.
• Compressor/instrument combinations: Discover the best compressors for your instruments to achieve genre-specific sounds.
• Foolproof system for setup: A step-by-step guide on how to set up any compressor on any instrument correctly, every time.

🎤 Listening for excellence: Learn what to listen for when setting up a compressor on:

• Drums: Kick, Snare, Toms, Overheads, Room Mics, and Drum Busses.
• Bass Guitars: Acoustic Guitars (rhythm and lead).
• Synthesizers: Vocals (lead, backgrounds, harmonies), and Voice Overs.

Your Instructor: Ian Sutton

Ian Sutton is a seasoned engineer/producer with a rich history of working with top-tier artists and bands such as +44 (Mark Hoppus & Travis Barker), Fallout Boy, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, T-Pain, Deepak Chopra, Jerry Lewis, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

A proud graduate of The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, Ian is not only Certified Pro in Apple's Logic and Avid's Pro Tools but also has a wealth of experience to share from his 25+ years in the industry. His expertise and unique insights will be your guide as you navigate through one of his recent pop rock mixes, revealing creative mixing and production techniques honed over years of study and practice.

The Importance of Professional Guidance:

Without proper training, your mixes may stagnate. Consider this: 3 months from now, will your mixes truly improve without professional guidance? The reality is that hours spent scouring the internet for clips can only go so far. This course offers over 3 hours of instruction from a professional with over two and a half decades of experience in top recording studios around the world.

🎓 Invest in your passion! Elevate your music production skills and create mixes that stand out. Our comprehensive course is designed to help you get better, faster. Don't let another day pass without taking this crucial step towards mastering compression and mixing. Enroll now and transform your recordings with confidence!