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Effects, Synth & Mixing Primer

Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer

Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft

Mondays, Wednesdays

Apr 22, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026

10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern | 6 PM UK

12 Classes • 8 Seats Available

Resident Non-Resident
$450.00
Resident pricing

What is Residency?

Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer

Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft

Tuesdays, Thursdays

Jun 25, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026

4 PM Pacific | 7 PM Eastern | 12 AM UK

12 Classes • 8 Seats Available

Resident Non-Resident
$450.00
Resident pricing

What is Residency?

Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer

Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft

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Learn the essential concepts and vocabulary of music production.

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Build upon your core platform skills in any DAW such as Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, or FL Studio and begin to you journey into the realm of effects. Think of this class as the answer to the question: “What do all the buttons and dials do?”.

Instructors will cover all this foundational info and explain how synthesis, mixing, and effects all share a common lexicon. It is vital that creatives familiarize themselves with this language before venturing onwards!

Key Concepts

  • Frequency Effects (filters, equalizers, etc.)
  • Temporal Effects (reverbs, delays, etc.)
  • Dynamic Effects (compression, etc.)
  • Basic Subtractive Synthesis (and its use in effect processing)
  • Metering
  • Mastering Concepts
  • Mixing Methodology
  • Mixing Tools & Concepts
  • Automation

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What Students Say

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One of the greatest, most fun classes I have taken. They open my mind to the possibilities of music

—Alex

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Great class. Nathan is a great instructor. I would definitely recommend Beat kitchen to friends.

—James

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Nathan has a great understanding of sound and music theory. He got me thinking and excited to dive deeper.

—Michael

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I took the “FX, Synthesis, and Mix Primer” class, and it was amazing! This class covers all types of effects, such as EQ, reverb, delay, compression, tremolos, phasers, etc. Not only does the class teach what the effects are and how to use

—Eric

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Great teachers and instruction. I will definitely recommend and am really happy I took the time to attend a class-such valuable and easy to understand concepts and a few radical gems that will blow your mind!

—Valentina

Course Level: Primary Skills

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