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ALCHEMEA COLLEGE

The Windsor Centre

Windsor Street T: 020 7359 3986

London N1 8QG E: info@alchemea.com

Alchemea runs an excellent mixing techniques weekend course

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Mixing Techniques

Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 6pm
£400 (includes course notes)

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Are you looking to improve the clarity, depth and definition of you music mixes? Want to know the secrets of a successful commercial mix engineer? Over two intensive days, our Mixing Techniques Course will cover a wide range of topics, with hints and tips from an experienced mix engineer that will help you to get the best results from your material.

Digidesign ICONCourse Aim
The course aims to improve the quality of your music mixes by developing a better practical and theoretical understanding of equalisation, dynamic control and time based effects. As well as improving project workflow this course also explores advanced mixing techniques like parallel compression and side-chaining.

Who is this course aimed at?
Our Mixing Course is aimed at producers, musicians, teachers, composers and anyone with a general interest in mixing music. Are you confused by?

  • Dynamics and EQs and the different types?
  • When should I be using them and how do you use them properly?
  • How should I organise my project to get the best results?
  • What are grouping, sub-mixing, parallel compression, bussing and sidechains?
  • How to get that clarity, depth and definition that commercial records seem to have?

If so then this course is for you.

What will I get from this course?

  • An insight into the mixing process of a skilled audio professional with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
  • A thorough understanding of the process of mixing music including mix preparation and mixing workflows.
  • Advanced practical mixing tips & tricks with working commercial examples.
  • A solid understanding of the theoretical principles of sound in relation to the mixing process including how EQ, time based effects and dynamic processors work.
  • A comprehensive course reference book explaining all the topics covered in the class.

Course Schedule

Mixing Techniques Schedule 2010.pdf



Equipment Used

Mixing on the ICONOn Day-1 you will cover essential audio theory in preparation for entering the studio on day 2. This will take place in our air conditioned Apple technology classroom. Equipped with Genelec monitoring and projection system every student has access to an Intel iMac workstation.

On Day-2 you will work in our state of the art Digidesign Icon (HD3 & D-Control) studio with Genelec monitoring. Our trainer will use commercial projects to demonstrate mixing techniques discussed on day 1 of the course as well giving you some very useful tips and tricks.

We have chosen this studio as there is comfortable cinema seating and it easy to project plug in settings onto our acoustically transparent cinema screen. Everyone in class can hear and see clearly exactly what the teacher is doing.

Pre-requisites
A basic understanding of music technology is desirable before taking this course. If in doubt you may wish to think about taking our One Day Music Tech Crash Course. This course is a great starting point if you are just starting out and are confused by the myriad of options on offer.

To ensure that you receive maximum attention and have plenty of opportunity to ask questions class size is restricted to 8 students. Please apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

Want to learn more?
Our Mixing Techniques Course is part 3 of a series of 4 weekend courses. Each course is designed to complement each other covering a specific area of the music creation process. So, you can take only the one that suits your needs or take them all! You will also receive an 7% discount on your second course, a 10% discount on your third course and a 12% discount on your forth course.

If you feel your Recording could be improved our Recording Techniques Course is for you. If you would like to try and master your own tracks then you may wish to consider our Audio Mastering Weekend Course.

How To Apply?
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