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Mixing & Mastering Course

Want to master audio mixing and mastering? Join this intensive course to learn advanced skills in EQ, compression, reverb, modulation, and professional track mastering
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Mixing & Mastering Course

Delivery Method
Next Starting Date
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Timings
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On-Campus
27 April 2026
Mon & Wed
6PM - 9PM
6 weeks
On-Campus
25 May 2026
Mon & Wed
6PM - 9PM
6 weeks
On-Campus
29 June 2026
Mon & Wed
6PM - 9PM
6 weeks

OVERVIEW

This intensive audio mixing and mastering bootcamp helps musicians, producers, podcasters, and filmmakers elevate their sound. Learn advanced techniques in EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and modulation, and master tracks using industry-standard tools from SSL, Waves, and iZotope. Guided by experienced audio engineers in SAE’s professional studios, you’ll progress from foundational mix concepts to creating release-ready audio. By the end, participants will confidently produce polished, balanced mixes and masters, enhancing musical releases, podcasts, and film projects with professional-quality sound.
  • For ages 17 and above
  • Musicians and producers who want to take full control of their sound and create release-ready tracks
  • Creators looking to move beyond basic mixing and mastering techniques
  • Anyone aiming to confidently produce polished, balanced mixes and masters using industry-standard tools and workflows
  • AVID Pro Tools

Course Outline:

Week 1: The Mix Foundation: Setup & Balance

  • Optimize your listening environment.
  • Understand the principles of building a mix.
  • Set up sessions and subgroups.
  • Balance levels and pan instruments.

Week 2: Sculpting with EQ & Dynamics

  • Understand the concept of frequency juggling.
  • Use EQ effectively.
  • Set up a compressor, noise gate, and de-esser.

Week 3: Creating Space: Reverb, Delay & Modulation

  • Time reverb and delay to a track.
  • Use reverb to create depth and the Haas effect for width.
  • Modulate instruments for character.

Week 4: Mix Consolidation & Preparation for Mastering

  • Mix and process with subgroups.
  • Use automation to bring a mix to life.
  • Prepare a final mix for mastering (leaving headroom, printing versions).

Week 5:  Mastering Foundations: EQ, Compression & Loudness

  • Understand the difference between mixing and mastering.
  • Apply broad-stroke EQ and compression on the master bus.
  • Use a limiter to achieve competitive loudness safely.

Week 6: Advanced Mastering & Delivery

  • Use advanced mastering tools (e.g., exciters, imagers).
  • Compare and critique masters against commercial references.
  • Generate final files for different platforms.

Learning Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Analyze and optimize a listening environment for critical mix decisions.
  • Configure a DAW session with efficient routing, subgroups, and effects to streamline your workflow.
  • Apply core processing techniques—including EQ, compression, and gating—to shape individual elements within a mix.
  • Utilize time-based and modulation effects creatively to add depth, dimension, and movement.
  • Construct a balanced, cohesive stereo mix and prepare it for mastering.

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