Effects, Synth & Mixing Primer

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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

1 PM Eastern | 10 AM Pacific | 6 PM UK

12 Classes • 8 Seats Available

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$450.00

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Residency required What is Residency

Effects, Synth, & Mixing Primer

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

Sundays

Apr 26, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

2 PM Eastern | 11 AM Pacific | 7 PM UK

12 Classes • 8 Seats Available

full availability

Resident Non-Resident

$450.00

Resident pricing

Residency required 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

7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK

12 Classes • 8 Seats Available

full availability

Resident Non-Resident

$450.00

Resident pricing

Learn the essential concepts and vocabulary of music production.

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

What Students Say

Recently took a couple of classes - Effects, Synthesis and Mixing primer and the Beat Building Jam. Both classes were really good. Ended up learning a lot of basics of how sound design and shaping works in the first one and a bunch of

—Hardik

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

—Alex

I recently took a music theory workshop with Nathan. He is super knowledgeable and also a great teacher. Music theory is often confusing and intimidating for me but he used a lot of great analogies to make the concepts more digestible.

—Devynn

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

—James

Incredible value in every class. It’s a super fun and engaging way to learn, with excellent instructors and a supportive community. Can’t recommend Beat Kitchen enough if you want to learn any aspect of music production!

—Johanna

Course Level: Primary Skills

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