Mixing and Synthesis Tools
12 sessions · Mondays, Wednesdays · 2hr each
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Every effect, every synth, and every mixer channel shares the same core language. This course teaches that language — from the physics of sound through EQ, compression, reverb, synthesis, and gain staging — so the tools make sense instead of requiring memorization.
26 chapters of ground covered
- How sound works — frequency, amplitude, harmonics, and why timbre matters for every mix decision
- Subtractive synthesis — oscillators, filters, envelopes, modulation. We use a synth as a laboratory because every effect you’ll ever touch uses the same building blocks
- EQ and filtering — low-pass, high-pass, shelves, notches, and the subtractive approach that separates clean mixes from muddy ones
- Compression and dynamics — threshold, ratio, attack, release, parallel processing, sidechain, multiband. Several weeks on this because compression is where most people get lost
- Reverb, delay, and spatial effects — stereo imaging, mid-side, placing sounds in a space
- Signal chain and gain staging — headroom, routing, metering. Level is your most powerful mixing tool and the one people underuse
- Mastering fundamentals — reference tracks, loudness, preparing a mix for release
These concepts apply in your DAW, on a hardware synth, behind a console, on a stage. The course covers how sound and audio processing work — platform doesn’t matter.
Prerequisites: None. This is where most people start after DAW Core Skills.
Ready for more? The Mixing Masterclass picks up where this course leaves off.
Already a resident? Just the class fee above. Non-residents add Residency at $85/mo. This 24-hour class typically runs 1–6 months of residency ($85–$510) depending on cohort pace. Total: $535–$960. Final price set with the next cohort.
Seats aren't on sale yet. Raise your hand to request enrollment and we'll build the next cohort around your availability.
The more times you select, the more likely we are to build a class that works for you.
What's a residency?
Residency is your Beat Kitchen membership —$85/mo or $700/yr. It includes office hours, gyms, beat challenges, and a community of producers on Discord.
Non-residents can take any class — residency months are bundled into the price. If you're already a resident, check the box above and you'll see the lower class-only price.
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