REQ: MIXING WITH MIKE - LOUDNESS Course
COURSE OUTLINE
Class 1: Mix Preparation for Loudness
This class starts by defining loudness. and demonstrates the most common fundamental mix approaches used to create loud mixes.
Loudness Perception and Measurement
Online Streaming and Loudness Standards
Mix Dynamics and Setting Loudness Targets
Loudness Mixing Technique #1: Dry Mono – Wet Stereo
Loudness Mixing Technique #2: LCR Mixing
Class 2: Equalization Techniques for Loudness
All frequencies are not created equal. Each frequency area has a specific role to play in the perception of loudness and must be processed accordingly.
Frequency Target Zones for Loudness
2 & 3 Point Equalization Techniques
Digital EQ Techniques for Programmed Music
Vintage EQ Techniques for Programmed Music
Digital EQ Techniques for Recorded Music
Vintage EQ Techniques for Recorded Music
Class 3: Compression Techniques For Loudness
Compressors are the most powerful tool for controlling the dynamics of music. This does not mean you are necessarily removing the dynamic, but rather, making the dynamic more perceptible by making it more consistent.
Averaging (RMS) Compression
Groove and Depth Compression
Vintage Groove and Depth Compression
Vintage Limiter Techniques for Loudness
Digital Limiter Techniques for Loudness
Compression for Hype and Focus
Class 4: Tape Saturation & Distortion Processing
Tape saturation is a powerful way to preserve warmth and dynamics while achieving loudness characteristic. Distortion processing expands on the creative processing techniques realm.
Saturation & Distortion Basics
Multi-Track Tape Saturation
Selecting a Console Saturation Type
Applying Analog Console Saturation
Re-Amping & Distortion Processing
Class 5: Effects Processing for Loudness
Achieving depth with effects is vitally important step in the process of creating a loud mix and master. Whether, wet or dry, the depth created with effects will help to preserve a vital dynamic to keep you mix sounding alive.
Depth Processing Overview
Early Reflections and the Depth Field
Short Room Reverbs for Presence
Big Space Reverbs for Power and Depth
Processing Enhancements for Effects
Class 6: Parallel Processing for Loudness
One powerful way to achieve loudness while maintaining control of the dynamics of your mix is to use parallel processing. It allows for quick adjustments to your loudness approach without deconstructing the mix.
Parallel Processing Overview
Techniques for Depth and Movement
Techniques for Density and Solidity
Techniques for Focus and Hype
Parallel Saturation Techniques
Class 7: Mix Buss Processing for Loudness
Mix stem and Mix Bus processing are the final stages before mastering and the best place to pull together all of the loudness work from the previous techniques. There is always room for loudness here if you need it.
Mix Stem Processing for Loudness
Parallel Stem Processing for Loudness
Mix Bus Processing for Loudness
Parallel Mix Bus Processing for Loudness
Mix Bus Maximizers
Class 8: Mastering for Loudness
Whether you are mastering your own work or not, you must understand these essential mastering techniques. Processing at this level is very different than on the stereo mix buss and it will help to solidify the mix and meet your loudness target.
Final Mix Updates and Bounces
Framing the Mix
Tape Compression
Mastering Compression
Imagers and Exciters
Maximizing the Master
Class 1: Mix Preparation for Loudness
This class starts by defining loudness. and demonstrates the most common fundamental mix approaches used to create loud mixes.
Loudness Perception and Measurement
Online Streaming and Loudness Standards
Mix Dynamics and Setting Loudness Targets
Loudness Mixing Technique #1: Dry Mono – Wet Stereo
Loudness Mixing Technique #2: LCR Mixing
Class 2: Equalization Techniques for Loudness
All frequencies are not created equal. Each frequency area has a specific role to play in the perception of loudness and must be processed accordingly.
Frequency Target Zones for Loudness
2 & 3 Point Equalization Techniques
Digital EQ Techniques for Programmed Music
Vintage EQ Techniques for Programmed Music
Digital EQ Techniques for Recorded Music
Vintage EQ Techniques for Recorded Music
Class 3: Compression Techniques For Loudness
Compressors are the most powerful tool for controlling the dynamics of music. This does not mean you are necessarily removing the dynamic, but rather, making the dynamic more perceptible by making it more consistent.
Averaging (RMS) Compression
Groove and Depth Compression
Vintage Groove and Depth Compression
Vintage Limiter Techniques for Loudness
Digital Limiter Techniques for Loudness
Compression for Hype and Focus
Class 4: Tape Saturation & Distortion Processing
Tape saturation is a powerful way to preserve warmth and dynamics while achieving loudness characteristic. Distortion processing expands on the creative processing techniques realm.
Saturation & Distortion Basics
Multi-Track Tape Saturation
Selecting a Console Saturation Type
Applying Analog Console Saturation
Re-Amping & Distortion Processing
Class 5: Effects Processing for Loudness
Achieving depth with effects is vitally important step in the process of creating a loud mix and master. Whether, wet or dry, the depth created with effects will help to preserve a vital dynamic to keep you mix sounding alive.
Depth Processing Overview
Early Reflections and the Depth Field
Short Room Reverbs for Presence
Big Space Reverbs for Power and Depth
Processing Enhancements for Effects
Class 6: Parallel Processing for Loudness
One powerful way to achieve loudness while maintaining control of the dynamics of your mix is to use parallel processing. It allows for quick adjustments to your loudness approach without deconstructing the mix.
Parallel Processing Overview
Techniques for Depth and Movement
Techniques for Density and Solidity
Techniques for Focus and Hype
Parallel Saturation Techniques
Class 7: Mix Buss Processing for Loudness
Mix stem and Mix Bus processing are the final stages before mastering and the best place to pull together all of the loudness work from the previous techniques. There is always room for loudness here if you need it.
Mix Stem Processing for Loudness
Parallel Stem Processing for Loudness
Mix Bus Processing for Loudness
Parallel Mix Bus Processing for Loudness
Mix Bus Maximizers
Class 8: Mastering for Loudness
Whether you are mastering your own work or not, you must understand these essential mastering techniques. Processing at this level is very different than on the stereo mix buss and it will help to solidify the mix and meet your loudness target.
Final Mix Updates and Bounces
Framing the Mix
Tape Compression
Mastering Compression
Imagers and Exciters
Maximizing the Master