MIXING AND MASTERING COURSE
IN ABLETON LIVE
Transform your rough tracks into radio-ready productions with our Mixing and Mastering Course
Mixing and mastering are the final steps that separate a demo from a professional release. This course is designed to give you deep technical knowledge and hands-on practice so you can confidently deliver mixes and masters that sound polished on any platform; from Spotify and YouTube to live performances.
Our Mixing and Mastering course starts with the fundamentals of audio such as signal flow, metering, clipping, and gain staging. You will learn how to use EQ, from simple graphic equalisers to advanced tools like Soothe. you will understand how compression, saturation, and harmonics make your mix sound warm and full. You will also learn how to tune vocals using Melodyne and Auto Tune, and how to edit and process vocals with effects to make them sound clean, balanced, and professional. This course is perfect for music producers, sound engineers, and artists who want to create polished, high quality songs ready for release.
What You’ll Learn
The Art & Science of Mixing
- Introduction to audio mixing
- How our ears perceive sound (Fletcher-Munson curve, equal loudness contour)
- The role of mixing in achieving loudness & clarity
- Listening environments: monitors vs headphones, mono vs stereo
- Digital metering & clipping: dBFS, Peak, RMS, LUFS, audio ceiling
- Gain staging & dynamic range explained
EQ & Frequency Control
- Parametric EQ in depth
- Corrective EQ vs creative EQ
- L/R and Mid-Side EQ processing
- Advanced EQ concepts for pro-level shaping
Compression & Dynamics
- Compression basics: threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee
- Different compressor types & when to use them
- De-essers, expanders, gates & transient control
- Advanced techniques:
- Sidechain compression
- Parallel (NY) compression
- Multiband compression
- Mid/Side compression
- Upward compression
- Bus & group compression for balanced mixes
Creative Sound Shaping
- Saturation explained: analog warmth & digital grit
- Reverb types: room, hall, plate, spring, chamber
- Pre-delay, decay & advanced reverb bus routing
- Reverse reverb & creative vocal FX
- Delay & echo: mono, stereo, ping-pong, BPM sync
- Chorus, flanger & special FX for depth and movement
Mixing Different Instruments
- Drum recording & in-the-box processing
- Drum mixing session: kicks, snares, hi-hats & layers
- Guitar & piano mixing workflow
- Vocal recording techniques & vocal takes
- Vocal editing & pitch correction (autotune, manual tuning)
- Adlibs, harmonies, double-tracking & vocal FX
Problem Solving in Mixing
- Identifying mix issues (mud, harshness, masking, imbalance)
- Treatment strategies with EQ, compression & FX
- Developing a problem-solving mindset
- Emphasizing key elements & creating space in the mix
Understanding Mastering
- The role of mastering in the music release chain
- Commercial loudness standards for Spotify, YouTube & platforms
- Integrated LUFS, dynamic range & target loudness explained
Mastering Tools & Workflow
- EQ for tonal balance correction
- Compression for cohesion
- Saturation for character
- Stereo imaging & mono compatibility
- Final limiter: achieving loudness without distortion
- Dithering concepts & export best practices
Live Sessions
- Mixing a full track from start to finish
- Mastering a track from start to finish
Why Take This Course?
By taking our Mixing and Mastering course you will:
- Understand how an audio signal travels, from the microphone input to the speaker output.
- Learn the basics of equalization (EQ) and how to shape the tonal balance of any sound.
- Discover how sound behaves in terms of volume and dynamics, and why controlled dynamics are key to a balanced mix.
- Learn to creatively control and shape dynamics using compression, and understand how to bring life back into your mix, because the real secret to a loud, clean mix is proper compression.
- Master the use of compressors (single-band and multiband), sidechain processing (internal and external), de-essers, gates, expanders, and limiters.
- Explore the importance of saturation and harmonics and learn how to use them creatively to enhance tone and control dynamics.
- Learn how to clean up vocals by removing unwanted sounds and artefacts through manual editing, gain staging, EQ, and compression to achieve bright, powerful, and upfront vocals in your mix.
- Understand automation and layering techniques to create space and movement in your mix. Learn how to make specific elements shine at the right moment in the song.
- Learn the modern process of mastering, how to use reference tracks, and bring your music up to industry-standard loudness and quality.
- Get hands-on training with real-world mixing and mastering projects to build practical experience and confidence.
Training Format
Our Mixing and Mastering course offers:
- One-on-One or Group Sessions (Online/Offline)
- Practical projects to apply concepts immediately
- Session stems & practice materials provided
- Flexible pace to suit your level
Why Take This Course?
By the end of this Mixing and Mastering Course, you will have the skills to turn raw recordings into professional, polished tracks ready for release. You will learn how to balance frequencies, control dynamics, enhance vocals, and use tools like EQ, compression, saturation, and limiting to achieve clean, loud, and radio-quality mixes.
Whether you are a producer, sound engineer, or independent artist, our Mixing and Mastering course will help you mix with confidence and master your music to meet modern industry standards.
Get in touch today to book your training sessions and enrol our Mixing and Mastering Course in Ableton Live