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

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

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

The advanced concept of mid-side EQing. manipulate the stereo image and use this tool to shape your sound for specific effects.

Mid-Side EQ

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

Experiment with stereo field and low end sound adjustments, learn when and how to save projects, discover choosing and placing samples, layer claps, add effects, and balance different elements.

Building A Breakdown - Part 2

Dark Progressive V.2 by Reggio

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

Experiment with diverse bass tones, tweak frequencies, and sculpt an outro for a captivating track.

Evolution

The Repiet Producer Pack v.1

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

Discover techniques for creating a unique atmosphere in your drops by separating it from the build-up, utilizing Aspyer preset pack leads, and accurately positioning your lead stack in the stereo field.

The Drop Part 2

The Aspyer Producer Pack V.1

Sevenn Producer Hacks And Rules For Success

The Sevenn Producer Pack V.1

Discover techniques for removing low-end frequencies to enhance bass, using ghost signals for sidechain reverb and delay, and basic EQ editing in music production.

Mixing

Master Series: Logic Pro X

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

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.

Layering & Mixing

Flex Mode V.1

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

Tweak levels, add plugins, and achieve balance to round out the track

The Final Touches

Enhance the punchiness of bass notes in a music mix using expansion techniques to boost the kick sound.

A Kick Fattening Secret

The Skytech Producer Pack V.2

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

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 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

Prepare for the constantly changing landscape of the music industry, and how to build the arsenal of weapons you need to place yourself on the right side of change.

The Ability To Adapt

Turning Creativity Into A Career with Mike James

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

Meet Mike James

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

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

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

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

Delve into finding balance between chasing a paycheque and making art, and common mistakes new writers make along the way.

Take Action

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

Negotiate contracts effectively in the music business. assignment vs. licensing, short vs. long-term contracts, and exclusive vs. non-exclusive deals, along with strategies for optimal outcomes.

Negotiation

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

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

Using examples from some of the greatest artists of all time, Mike identifies the need for a strong narrative in today's modern music.

Tell A Story

Industry Insights

Techno / Dark / Hard

Breakdown

Finalizing

Melody

Processing

Vocal Chain

Layering

Drop

Saturation

Grouping

Stacking

Sound Design

Writing

Delay

Tricks

Distortion

Vocal

Low End

Sidechain

Vocal Processing

Songwriting

Arrangement

Automation

Transitions

Limiting

Mastering

Recording

Finishing

Vocal Rack

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.

DubVision Progressive House Sessions V.4

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

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

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

The Crime Zcene Producer Pack V.2

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.