The Recording Arts Center TRAC

School for Audio Engineering & Production

Digidesign Authorized Pro School

858-592-9497

Offering classes in North County San Diego & Downtown San Diego

Music Creation

Four courses make up this program, perfect for the home studio owner or music hobbyist.  Scroll down for pricing.  Click here to register.


Topics covered:

 

  • Audio Recording Techniques

  • The key principles of sound/hearing and acoustics - Microphone design and techniques - Gain staging and signal flow and - The basics of signal processing - Understanding recording terminology - How to mic vocals, piano, bass, guitars, synths and drums - Includes 2 full days of hands-on studio time

  • Pro Tools 101

  • 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

  • Signal Processing with Waves

  • 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)  Click here to register.