Music Creation
For the home studio recordist or music hobbyist.
Topics covered:
- Audio Recording Techniques
- Pro Tools 101
- Signal Processing with Waves
The key principles of sound/hearing and acoustics - Microphones: design and techniques - Signal flow and gain structure - The basics of signal processing - Understanding recording terminology
File structure and navigation - Edit tools and edit modes - Time scales, ruler views and MIDI controls - How to create and manage tracks - How to locate, open and save sessions - Making your first recording - How to import media into your session - Making your first MIDI recording - Basic editing techniques - Basic mixing techniques - How to manage and finalize a session
Installation and authorization of WAVES plug ins - Features and usage of EQ processors (featuring the WAVES Renaissance EQ) - Features and usage of compressors (featuring the WAVES Renaissance Compressor and the C1 Parametric Compander) - Features and usage of reverb (featuring the WAVES Renaissance Reverb) - Features and usage of delays (featuring the WAVES SuperTap)
- The Art of Mixing
How to prepare for a mix session - Approaches to mixing and the importance of listening levels and environment - Historical perspective and different approaches to mixing (hardware vs. 'in the box') - Understanding and applying mixing concepts: balance, EQ, panning dimension, dynamics and monitoring - Mix down formats and preparation for mastering
Price: $2,142.00 (10% less than individual course prices)
PACKAGE COMBINATIONS
Music Creation + Advanced Music:
For the audio professional or serious audio production enthusiast
Music Creation + Songwriting and Production:
For the songwriter/composer interested in music production
Music Creation + Pro Tools Operator Certification:
For the audio professional or serious audio production enthusiast seeking Operator Certification in Pro Tools
Music Creation + Pro Tools Expert Certification Program I:
For the audio professional or serious audio production enthusiast seeking Expert Certification in Pro Tools
Music Creation + Advanced Music + Pro Tools Expert Certification II:
For the audio professional seeking Expert Certification in Pro Tools
Music Creation + Songwriting and Production + Pro Tools Operator Certification:
For the songwriter/composer interested in music production and Operator Certification in Pro Tools
Music Creation + Songwriting and Production + Pro Tools Operator Expert Certification I
:
For the songwriter/composer interested in music production and Expert Certification in Pro Tools