In this comprehensive chapter, Deniz guides you through the final steps of mixing and mastering a track. apply general techniques to any genre, from pop to club, and understand how to manipulate vocals, chords, bass, and drums to achieve a

Complete Mixing Demonstration

The Deniz Koyu Master Series: Audio Engineering

In this chapter, Deniz provides a comprehensive guide on EQ essentials, discussing beginner to pro-level techniques using the Fab Filter Pro-Q 3. Learn about bell EQs, shelf EQs, and surgical EQs.

EQ Fundamentals

Master the art of mixing with Deniz's unique approach. Learn his signature resampling trick, understand how to blend bass and synths seamlessly, and make visually informed decisions.

Summing

Enhance your tracks using Deniz's favorite distortion and saturation tools, and understand why distortion is pleasing to our ears, how to create different effects, and how to tackle unwanted low-end rumble.

Distortion And Saturation

Crime Zcene approaches technical details, including mixing and automating in real-time, with a focus on sound design in Serum and noise canceling techniques.

Getting Techy

The Crime Zcene Producer Pack V.2

Master the art of sound detailing and transition between sections, learning how to adjust volume, pan, filter, and the use of special effects to create unique musical elements.

Really Happy With That

The Jaxx & Vega Ultimate Big Room Pack V.2

Deniz explains the concept of phasing in audio, discussing its effect on mixes and demonstrating techniques for controlling this element. He introduces ways to optimize kick/bass phase relationships.

Phase

See Deniz's techniques for grouping and organizing sound channels, using saturation and compression for better blending, and enhancing sound dynamics for a masterful mix.

Group Processing

In this advanced module, discover linear phase EQing's application, its benefits, and potential drawbacks. Understand parameters like impulse length, latency, and how it can address common mix issues. use it effectively on your kick/bass relationship.

Linear Phase EQ

Tips to create a powerful mix down, learn the importance of mastering, and how to enhance your track with strategic plugin use and frequency understanding.

Mastering

Audiotricz Hardstyle Producer Pack Vol. 1

Sevenn Producer Hacks And Rules For Success

The Sevenn Producer Pack V.1

Organize and process your audio tracks for optimum control and efficiency. Discover the importance of naming, grouping, and bouncing tracks to save CPU and enhance workflow.

Organizing The Mixing Project

The DubVision Producer Pack v3

Master the art of reverb in your mix with Deniz. Learn about different types of reverb, how to use reverb as a mixing tool, and avoid overdoing it.

Reverb

Deniz delves into his mixing and mastering techniques, demonstrating his approach to balancing the low end, blending elements, and adding interest through layering and sound design.

Finishing Touch

The Deniz Koyu Producer Pack V.3

Delve into the complexities of audio compression with Deniz. the basics, understand dynamic range, and learn to use different compressors for varied effects. Develop your ear for this crucial, often misunderstood, audio technique.

Compression

Learn the importance of mixing and mastering in music production, how to render tracks to audio, organize stems, and transition to a new project for mixing.

Preparing For The Next Step

DubVision Progressive House Sessions V.4

Skytech's approach to enhancing a track's drop using mixing techniques and layering. select sounds, manage frequencies, control volume and add effects for a more impactful sound.

Filling Out The Drop Part 1

The Skytech Producer Pack V.1

Perfect a small section of your track, consider the arrangement, and add variations for interest. Discover techniques for smooth transitions, embellishing breakdowns, and creating impactful drops.

The Mix Down

Studio Sessions with Lazy Rich

Mixing

Jeff introduces the importance of understanding intellectual property rights, copyright, and trademarks for musicians. He also outlines key topics such as privacy, publicity, personality rights, defamation law, contracts, and trade secrets.

Copyright, Ownership And IP

Music Business Essentials

Discover the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the legal implications surrounding them. Dive into the technical aspects of blockchain technology, ownership, property assets, and intellectual property. Demystify the process of creating and selling NFT

NFT's Part 1

This chapter explores understanding and managing copyrights in music composition, negotiating collaborations, and addressing issues like ownership, compensation, and royalty splits. It also delves into derivative works, sampling, replays, and interpolations.

Songwriting (Words And Music)

The intricacies of music for screen-bassd media, understanding synchronization licenses, master use licenses, and their legal implications. Learn about contractual considerations and protecting your rights while crafting music for films, TV, and video games.

Music For Screen Based Media

Mike speaks on appreciating the little things in life, and working even when you’re not inspired.

Inspiration

Turning Creativity Into A Career with Mike James

Break down long term plans into manageable steps.

The Importance Of Having A Vision

The journey of a music industry professional, from beginning as a free intern to earning $40,000 in his first week licensing music. Learn about the evolution of dance music.

Mikes Story

Learn the significance of trademarks in the music industry, how they protect your brand, and the process of registering trademarks in different countries. Understand what qualifies as a trademark.

Trademarks

Discover the importance of understanding song rights and how they're divided. Learn about small rights, grand rights, synchronization rights, neighboring rights, and more, and how to collect royalties.

Song Rights Vs. Master Recording Rights

Mike explains his approach to relationship building which has earned him a successful career where he is surrounded by inspired like-minded creatives.

Relationships And Networking

Handle rejection as a musician and use it as fuel to stay motivated. Mike shares his personal experience and tips on navigating through criticism.

Dealing With Rejection

See crucial elements of contract law in the music industry. Learn about parties, price, property, offer and acceptance, counteroffers, oral contracts, breach consequences, and specific performance versus damages.

Contracts

The legal aspects of NFTs, including ownership, copyright laws, and intellectual property rights. Understand the implications of tokenizing unauthorized content and the negotiability of NFTs.

NFT's Part 2

The legal side of music business, answering community questions about remixes, bootlegs, covers, trademarks, and royalty sharing. Learn about composition rights, master recording rights, and public performance rights.

Questions From The Community

Join Jeff Young, a seasoned entertainment lawyer and musician, as he shares insights on navigating the business side of the music industry, avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing opportunities.

Introduction

Mike introduces you to the type of work he does and discusses the most important goal in writing songs.

Meet Mike James

Industry Insights

Back to the Future.

Layering

Delay

Vocal Rack

Automation

Breakdown

Finalizing

Sound Design

Saturation

Songwriting

Limiting

Vocal

Arrangement

Recording

Distortion

Low End

Processing

Transitions

Vocal Chain

Melody

Drop

Vocal Processing

Writing

Sidechain

Stacking

Finishing

Grouping

Tricks

Transform a dry lead into a lush soundscape, exploring reverb, delay intricacies, and mastering techniques for a polished techno lead.

R3SPAWN V.2 BIG ROOM TECHNO

Master the art of creating a musical breakdown and build-up with Marvin. Learn techniques in lead layering, sound design, drum work, automation, and designing risers. how to control reverb and balance frequencies for a clean mix.

The Jaxx & Vega Ultimate Big Room Pack V.1

Learn tangible audio editing tips from Deniz to correct your sound at source before moving to heavier processing, ensuring a cleaner, more controlled engineering workflow.

Dr. Phunk demonstrates how to craft a song's lead melody, emphasizing the importance of trial and error, adjustments, and intuitive note selection.

Breaking Boundaries by Dr Phunk

Victor shares his process for creating balanced, memorable melodies and chord progressions using a mini keyboard, aiming for a sound that's neither too happy nor too sad.

Shapov demonstrates creation of an arpeggiator from chords, processing sound using his signature saturation technique, exploring electronic sounds, sound layering, and adding bass to tracks.

The Shapov Future Techno Producer Pack

Sevenn demonstrates building a drum kit, explaining his preference for Ableton sidechain over plugins. He shares EQ rules and techniques for a successful mix.

Creating a beautiful bell sound using built-in Logic effects instruments. Learn about synthesizing, equalizing, adding filters, and using plugins for distortion and reverb.

The Noisecontrollers Producer Pack V.2

To use Reverb automation to fill gaps in your drop lead or bass, creating more dimension in your track. experiment with timing, rhythm, and effects.

Seth Hills V.2 The Drop

To use pitch envelopes and oscillators to create a guitar vibrato effect. manipulate presets for layering melodies, control distortion for unique sounds, and optimize equalizers.

The Bass Modulators Producer Pack V.2

Create a master chain for your mix, starting with an effects block. Discover the use of plugins like Endless Smile and EQ eight in sound mastering.

The Arcando Producer Pack V.1

Learn the art of layering and mixing in music production from J. to create a professional sound using simple techniques and explore his approach to layering.

Flex Mode V.1

Julian shares his process for creating the 'drop' in a song, including using effects for vocals, building atmosphere, and ensuring the drop hits harder for impact.

The Julian Jordan Producer Pack

Creating a unique sound, from building a bassline, selecting the perfect kick, to mixing leads. Learn about side chaining, volume automation, and track freezing.

MorganJ Essential Sounds V.1

Adrenalize's unique approach to constructing melodies, using vocal samples and VSTs, focusing on pitch, rhythm, and effects to create a distinct sound.

The Adrenalize Producer Pack V.1

To create a powerful lead sound, apply limiting techniques, and layer MIDI tracks. fine-tune frequencies, utilize reverb and stereo imaging plugins, and clean up your mix.

The Saberz Producer Pack V.1

Techniques for creating a unique sound by manipulating kick tracks, using sample delay, managing low frequencies, and layering audio for a fuller sound.