Effects, Synth & Mixing Primer
Course Levels: Primary Skills
Course Length: 24 Hours
$450
Residency Required. Learn More.
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
Upcoming Classes
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Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer - $450
Residency RequiredWhat is Residency
Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Jan 27, 2026 - Feb 2, 2026
7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK4 Classes - 8 Seats Available
Full Availability -
Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer - $450
Residency RequiredWhat is Residency
Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft
Mondays, Wednesdays Feb 25, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK12 Classes - 8 Seats Available
Full Availability -
Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer - $450
Residency RequiredWhat is Residency
Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft
Wednesdays Mar 25, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026
9 PM Eastern | 6 PM Pacific | 2 AM UK12 Classes - 8 Seats Available
Full Availability -
Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer - $450
Residency RequiredWhat is Residency
Tools that shape sound: reverb, compression, synthesis, and more. Pre-requisite for Mixing/Mixcraft
Tuesdays, Thursdays Jun 25, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026
7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK12 Classes - 8 Seats Available
Full Availability
