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Have you ever wanted to get one of your original singles on the radio?

How about creating a breakthrough song which tops Spotify playlists, dramatically expanding your fanbase, putting your name on the map?

Maybe you are looking to work with bigger artists and producers?

If any of this resonates with you, then you’re in the right place.

Which better way to learn these concepts than from someone who is pumping out hit after hit?

ill Factor is a Grammy Nominee who has been working alongside legendary producers like Timbaland and Jimmy Douglass (Aretha Franklin, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z) for years.

His credit list is equally amazing:

Ranging from artists like Justin Timberlake and Sia, to Sean Paul, Kelly Rowland, Jessie J and Jason Derulo, ill Factor has been part of some of the biggest Pop and R&B of the last decade.

In this course, he lets you in on his secrets (as well as techniques he learned from Timbaland and Jimmy!) and shows you every step that goes into creating a world-class Pop/R&B single.

This course is a comprehensive guide to producing a modern Pop record, which provides clear and easy-to-follow instructions every step of the way.

Learn how to:

• bring the artist’s vision to life and create a unique vibe for the song
• achieve fullness, clarity and a 3D soundstage in the mix
• get your track ready for official release via Mastering

If you practice what you’ve learnt (and repeat this process over and over), You WILL end up with a badass single!

Do you know what the best part is?

You don’t need to own any expensive outboard gear to follow along with this course.

ill Factor works purely in the box, using plugins only. So you will be able to achieve the same results in your studio!

What are you waiting for?

Rip off the techniques of one of the most sought-after producers in the industry and get one step closer to releasing your first hit!

Look behind the curtain & discover how a pro-engineer produces a Metal Track from scratch: From Recording all the way to the finished Master.

Are you a Rapper, HipHop producer or recording engineer?

If so, chances are that you’ve heard one of your favourite bangers in the club and thought to yourself:

‚Dang, I wish I knew how to make my own productions hit as hard as this!‘

We love the massive 808s & kicks that hit us right in the chest. The unique production elements, which make songs hooky & instantly recognizable and the tight vocal delivery that blends perfectly with the beat.

However… if you’ve been producing HipHop for a while, you’ll know that it’s NOT easy get your tracks to sound like that.

So… how can YOU achieve this sound in your own productions?

HipHop beats tend to have sparse arrangements, which makes it crucial to focus on two things:

1. Get great sounds at the source: Start off with professional recordings
2. Creative Mixing: Focus on each individual element and make it sound unique, to create timeless classics that stay on top of people’s minds.

In his latest course, professional engineer David Gnozzi teaches you how to achieve both of these things:

PART I: Vocal Recording

Virtually sit in a recording session with rapper ‘Deezel’ and learn you how to select the right microphone and preamp to fit the artists voice. Understand how to set up your Compressors and EQs to achieve a raw vocal sound, that compliments the rappers flow & delivery.

PART II: Mixing

In the second part, David walks you through the mixing process step by step: 
Learn how to achieve a massive low end that carries the song, how to mix synths, vocals, ad-libs and create special effects to create a your own trademark sound.

The best part?

David mixes 100% in the box, using plugins only, so you can achieve the same results in your Home studio!

Sounds amazing right? – But there’s more!

PART III: Mastering

There’s one more crucial step to take your song over the finish line and make it sound great on all playback systems:
Mastering!

Learn how to use plugins to master your tracks at home, so they’re ready to be released on Spotify, iTunes and take the clubs my storm. – So what are you waiting for?

Pick up this course and take your sound to the next level:

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Music:

➔ Excessive Amp Noise & Hum:Remove excessive amp noise or grounding issues and let your guitars shine.

➔ Microphone Dropouts: Seamlessly smooth out temporary equipment dropouts.

➔ Air Conditioning & Low End Rumble: Remove unnecessary rumble and increase the definition of your song.

➔ Plosives, Clicks & Pops: Whether it’s plosives, lip smacks, or clicks caused by your recording equipment: Loud impulse noises can distract the listener from a great performance. Learn how to get rid of them without sacrificing the sound quality and vibe of the song.

➔ Distortion & Clipping: Being lost in the music, meters and setting proper input levels can be overlooked. Minimize the effects of clipped and distorted recordings & let the performance take center stage.

➔ Tape Hiss & Vinyl Crackling: Convert music from vintage formats and give them a clear and modern sound.

Post Production:

➔ Background Noise: Wether you’re producing movies, podcasts, or shooting interviews: You want the vocals and dialogues to sound crystal clear and present. Remove distracting background noises and allow your dialogues to take center stage.

➔ Accidental Microphone Contacts, Pops & Clicks: Nothing sounds more unprofessional than a loud bursts of volume caused by accidental microphone contact. Learn how to seamlessly remove these spikes without losing the clarity of the voice.

➔ Lip Smacks & Cuffs: Being lost in a great conversation, it can be easy to forget how close you are to the microphone. Get rid of distracting moth noises, so the conversation remains the focal point.

➔ Distortion & Clipping: Getting excited in an engaging discussion, it’s easy to distort closely placed microphone. Learn how to minimize the effects of distortion, so nothing distracts from the topic at hand.

MASTERING TECHNIQUES & CONCEPTS COVERED

Foundational Mastering Concepts:

➔ Mastering Thought Process: Understand the reasoning behind using various mastering techniques, and learn how to apply them to achieve the best sound.

➔ Mastering Workflow: Learn how different processors work with and influence each other.

➔ Managing Low End: How to achieve a powerful and well-defined low-end.

➔ EQ: Enhance the detail and definition of your mix and make it translate well across all playback systems.

➔ Compression: Mixes sounding too weak or lackluster? Learn how to use compression properly to achieve the energy, power and fullness you’re looking for.

➔ Loudness: How loud should you master your tracks to sound good across all different mediums from Youtube, Storify, CD and more?

➜ Limiting: Achieve maximum loudness without sacrificing impact or sound quality.

➔ Editing/Volume Automation: Recover dynamics and increase the impact of the chorus in a heavily compressed mix.

➔ Level Matching: Don’t let loudness fool you and make the accurate decisions!

➔ Common Questions: Should you apply master bus processing in the mixing phase

➔ Mid-Side EQ: Gain maximum control over your sound by using Mid-Side EQ

➔ Linear Phase EQ: When should you use linear phase EQs vs regular EQs?

➔ Side-Chain Compression: Compress your whole mix without causing a pumping effect, so the vocals and music don’t get choked by the low end.

➔ Parallel Compression: Add energy and volume without losing perceived dynamics.

➔ Stereo Widening: Achieve separation, clarity and width in your master.

➔ De-Essing: Counteract harshness and distortion.

➔ Harmonic Exciters: Recover lost frequencies and add detail and definition to your mixes.

➔ Gain-Staging: Unlock your analogue gear’s full potential by hitting it at its sweet-spot and utilizing sound of your transformers, tubes and circuits.