Now that we've mastered what sound is, we can go about the process of tracking performances and getting clean takes through gain staging, microphones choices and placement.  See how to record vocals, guitars, VIs and drums.

• What's the Objective?
• Microphone Types
• Dynamic Microphones
• Vocal Condenser Microphones
• Addressing Microphones
• Recording Vocals
• Microphone Techniques
• Proximity Effect
• Dealing with Plosives
• Dealing with Sibilants
• Setting Levels
• Recording Acoustic Guitars
• Recording Electric Guitars
• Recording Drums 
•  - 2-Mic Technique
•  - Full Kit Technique 
• Acoustics
• Punching In
• Vocal Comping
• Bouncing/Freezing Tracks
• Editing Tracks
• Snap to Grid
• Flying Vocals
• Editing MIDI Tracks
• Review

MODULE 5 : EFFECTS

Discover the palette of effects available to you, how they work and most importantly how to use them in a mix.  From dynamic effects like compression, limiters & gates, to traditional effects like delays & reverbs...this module is a must.

• Effect Types
• Effect Routing
• Routing in Reason
• Routing in Logic
• Routing in Pro Tools
• Dynamic Effects
•  - Compressors
•  - Limiters
•  - Noise Gates
• EQ
• Time Based Effects (Reverb and Delay) 
• Modulation Effects
•  - Chorus
•  - Flanger
•  - Phaser 
•  - Tremolo
•  - Pitch Shifting
•  - Split Harmonizer 
•  - Autotune (Pitch Correction)
•  - Time Correction
• Printing Effects
• Review

MODULE 6 : MIXING

In this module, you'll look over the shoulder of David Wills as he builds a Mix from absolute scratch.  With closeup graphics that show exactly how to EQ and compress everything from Vocals, Guitars, Keys & Drums.

• The Mixdown Process
• The Mixing Landscape
• Placing Elements
• Spreading across the Stereo Spectrum
• Moving Elements back in the Mix
• The Genre Drives the Mix
• Mixing Styles
• Who is the Star in the Mix?
• What can we do?
• Subgroups and VCAs/DCAs
• The 3 Steps of Mixing
• Organizing your Tracks
• Building a Rough Mix
• Vocal Double
• EQing Vocals
• EQing other Tracks
• Compressing Tracks
• Adding Reverb and Delay
• Using Automation
• Importance of Monitors
• Monitor Placement
• Using Mixing Templates
• Review

MODULE 7 : MASTERING

Once your Mix is complete, your song is not yet done.  Learning how to maximize signal levels with multiband compression, global EQ and stereo imaging separates your songs from so many others that just sound...amateur.

• Mastering in the past
• Loudness Wars
• Visual Example of Loud Mix
• Mastering Tools
• Mastering in Reason
• Mastering in Pro Tools
• Mastering in Logic
• Multiband Compression
• Mastering Options
• Exporting and Archiving
• Final Distribution
• Graduation!

MODULE 8 : DISTRIBUTING YOUR MUSIC

Now that you have a perfectly crafted song you need to archive it properly...but more importantly share it with the world.  Discover the right formats and how to share your masterpiece on Apple Music, Spotify & all the others.

• Preparing for Distribution
• Bitrates and Resolution
• Metadata
• Choosing your Platforms

Bonuses

In our Famous Microphone Shootout, we compare 7 Legendary Microphones from Shure, Manly, Neumann and Sony costing up to $10,000.  You'll be blown away with David's favorite Secret Microphone that stands up to the Big Boys and costs under $100!

BONUS 2 : TEST TONE TRAINING

Can you quickly identify 315Hz? 1.25kHz? Master your ear training by quickly identifying any tone. Play them through your system through any connected iPad or smartphone.  Run Pink/White noise through your system and check phase and other potential problems.

BONUS 3 : ANDREW SCHEPS INTERVIEW

Andrew Scheps is a Grammy Winning Audio Engineer who has worked with Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Greenday and Metallica.  In this exclusive interview, Andrew discusses how to record and mix vocals in the manner that has kept him one of the busiest engineers in the world.

BONUS 4 : DREAM STUDIO BUILDOUT

Patrick Dune has built a dream Commercial Studio in his basement.  With custom built acoustic treatments, vocal and drum booths and a killer control room, listen to how Patrick put this all together and avoid the pitfalls of not doing it right.

BONUS 5 : CLARK HAGAN INTERVIEW

In this exclusive interview Clark Hagan (Grammy Award Winning Audio Engineer) who has studied under Elvis' long time Engineer, reveals his mixing secrets for getting great drum, guitar and vocal sounds using analog gear and modern plugins.

BONUS 6 : MAKING STUDIO SIDE MONEY

Imagine turning your Home Studio into a Money Maker.  Nick Pelc has done just that.  From humble beginnings using a Tascam 2488 to a complete commercial studio in his basement, Nick talks about the business side of turning your hobby into a bankable side income.