Mix Your Own Tracks and Learn the Essentials of Cubase

Quickly learn by doing... with hands on training in audio editing and music mixing for the home studio engineer

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Mix Your Own Tracks and Learn the Essentials of Cubase
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Jan 2021
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What you will learn

Learn how to mix your own tracks with more professional results

Configure EQ and Compressors to do 90% of your mixing work

Use Frequency Spectrum Monitoring to mix a better track visually

Correct recordings with lousy pitch using Cubase's VariAudio

Configure and apply Mid-Side processing to widen your stereo mix

Automate your mix by recording or manually drawing automation curves

Start mixing with prepared audio stems right away!

Why take this course?

🎧 Mix Your Own Tracks - Quickly & Efficiently


Course Headline:

Quickly learn by doing... with hands-on training in audio editing and music mixing for the home studio engineer.


Course Description:

Have you ever recorded your music, only to feel overwhelmed when it came time to mix? You're not alone. Many musicians face this challenge, but with our Mix Your Own Tracks and Learn the Essentials of Cubase course, you can take control of your sound and transform your raw tracks into a polished masterpiece.

Why Mix Your Own Tracks? When your song is written and your tracks are recorded, the creative process shouldn't end there. Handing over your music to a stranger for mixing might not align with your vision or artistic integrity. By learning the essentials of EQ and compression, you can maintain that creative control until the very end.

Essential Skills Focus: This course is tailored to teach you the two core skills needed for a great mix: understanding how and why to use Equalization (EQ) and Compression effectively. With expert guidance and hands-on practice, you'll see these powerful tools in action as they transform a collection of tracks into a cohesive and compelling final mix.


What You'll Learn & Do:

  • Mix and Remix with Ease: Utilize downloadable projects and audio stems to practice mixing.
  • Simplify Your Approach: Focus on the most critical aspects of mixing - EQ and Compression - to achieve a professional sound.
  • Automation Mastery: Learn how and when to use automation in two different modes to enhance your mix.

Make It About the Music:

Our course is designed to make processing feel like part of the music creation process, not an engineering chore. You'll learn how to use EQ and frequency spectrum monitoring to make informed musical decisions for each track in your mix, and understand what to listen for when applying a compressor. With these skills, you'll stay focused on the music rather than getting bogged down by technical details.


Content & Overview:

This course is packed with valuable content, including:

  • Understanding Cubase: Discover the best features in Cubase, such as pitch correction with VariAudio, and learn to optimize your workflow using hotkeys.
  • Dive Deep into Mixing: Learn how to record vocals, create harmonies, and use mono mixing to diagnose and fix issues.
  • Rough vs. Final Mix: Master the art of creating a robust rough mix before elevating it to a final mix with Mid-Side processing and multiband compression techniques.
  • Preparing for Mastering: Learn how to prepare your final mix file for hand-off to a mastering engineer, ensuring your music is ready for the next stage of production.

Key Takeaways & Benefits:

  • Maintain Creative Control: Develop a deep understanding of the art of mixing and take charge of your music's final outcome.
  • Learn the Art, Not Just the Science: Gain insight into why certain techniques work and how they enhance the overall sound.
  • Good Habits & Pitfalls: Learn to develop good habits in audio editing and understand common pitfalls to avoid.
  • Maximize Your Setup: Optimize your computer's performance with CPU optimization tips to ensure a smooth mixing process.

What You'll Master:

  • Rough Mix vs. Final Mix Workflow: Learn the professional mix workflow, dividing the process into rough and final mix stages for optimal results.
  • Mono Diagnosis & Creative Edits: Use mono mixing to identify issues and apply creative edits like automating a delay effect.
  • Multiband Compression Magic: Discover how to use multiband compressors to elevate your rough mix into a rich, enriched final master.
  • CPUProfile Tuning & Hotkey Usage: Get the most out of your computer and Cubase with tips on managing your CPU load and utilizing hotkeys for an efficient workflow.

Enroll now to transform your home studio into a professional mixing environment and take the first step towards becoming a confident, skilled mixer! 🎧🚀

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Our review

👆 Pros:

  • Comprehensive Content: The course covers a wide range of topics, from basic operations to advanced mixing techniques, and practical applications of plugins.
  • Practical Approach: The lessons are hands-on and provide a logical step-by-step approach to understanding Cubase and the mixing process.
  • Clear Explanations: Many users found the explanations for EQs, compressors, and other tools to be clear and helpful.
  • Essential Skills: The course teaches essential skills that are applicable across different genres of music.
  • Structured Learning: The course structure allows learners to build upon their skills progressively.
  • Useful Tricks and Tips: Learners appreciated learning new tricks, such as automation of delay for vocals and solving frequency loss issues in the final mix.
  • Logical Structural Approach: The focus on structural approach to the mix is highly valued by users.

👇 Cons:

  • Repetitive Intro: Some users found the repetitive intro sound track to be annoying and would prefer to skip it.
  • Audio Clarity: In some instances, the audio was too low or over lapped with music, making it difficult to hear the instructor's advice.
  • Technical Versions: A few users mentioned that there could be a brief introduction to different versions of Cubase since not all learners may have access to the same version shown in the course.
  • Genre Limitations: The choice of music genre (electronic) might not cater to all users, particularly those working with acoustic drums, traditional instruments, or female vocals.
  • Video Quality: Some users recommend updating video content to 1080p to accommodate high-resolution displays.
  • Visibility in Mid Side Discussion: A concern was raised regarding the visibility of actions taken in the mid side during the discussion of that topic.
  • Relevance and Clarity: At least one user did not find the content relevant or felt they didn't learn anything, suggesting it might be less effective compared to more focused courses like the "Cubase Mega Course."

Overall Summary: The course receives positive feedback for its comprehensive coverage of Cubase and mixing techniques. It is praised for its practical approach and clear explanations on essential audio tools. However, users have noted some technical issues with audio clarity and video resolution, as well as genre-specific limitations that may affect the relevance for some learners. The repetitive intro and potential improvements in visual clarity during certain lessons are areas for improvement. Despite these cons, the course remains a valuable resource for many looking to enhance their Cubase and mixing skills.

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