Start Out On The Right Foot: System Setup and Optimization

There is nothing more frustrating than having a fantastic song idea but being unable to lay it down due to system glitches.

Jon teaches you how to configure Pro Tools properly from the get-go and shows you how to optimize your settings to ensure your sessions run smoothly every time creativity hits.

1. Connect Your Interface: Create I/O Templates
2. Choose The Right Playback Engine
3. Reduce Latency – Improve Processing Power
4. Optimize Your Operating System
5. Calibrate Your Speakers

Express Yourself Through Your Art: Recording

As musicians, producers, or songwriters, our main goal is to express our feelings and share them with the world.

However, in order to capture an accurate representation of our performance, there are many factors that need to be considered.

You’ll learn everything there is to know about recording from this comprehensive Pro Tools course: How to record one – or multiple tracks at once, set the perfect levels, create separate headphone mixes for each musician & more.

Make Your Music Sound Polished and Professional: Mixing

Do you want to learn how to mix in Pro Tools like a professional?
Do you wish the drummer had hit the snare move evenly in his performance?
Make a vocal sound more intimate by adding some silky high-end?
Maybe make the bass sound fatter, or give your song a 3-dimensional and spacious feel?

With Pro Tools, that’s no problem at all!

Master foundational concepts like Compression, EQ, Reverb, and FX all the way to hardware inserts and easily achieve the sound you’re hearing in your head.

Fix Occasional Pro Tools Errors 

Ideally, we would love our DAWs to work seamlessly every hour of the day.

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. – Trust me, the occasional glitch even occurs in the best studios in the world!

As a professional Pro Tools Tech for major studios, such as Warner Bros., Universal Studios, Capitol, The Village, and more, Jon has experienced it all.

And he shows you how to fix common issues quickly and with ease in the Ultimate Guide to Pro Tools!

Being able to deal with glitches in a timely manner allows the bands you’re working with to stay in the creative zone and will grant you serious respect from producers.

We can be heroes….

Welcome to a 3 Day masterclass unlike any other: Moses Schneider’s Drum Recording Techniques at Hansa Studios.

Join us on an insider’s journey into the art of drum recording with acclaimed audio engineer Moses Schneider, known for his innovative approach to capturing a distinct, powerful drum sound that reverberates with both precision and creativity. From microphone selection to masterful placement, Schneider’s techniques blend pioneering ideas with the timeless principles of music production. This is more than a technical lesson; it’s an exploration of how Schneider achieves a sound that not only honors the musical traditions of Hansa Studios but also pushes boundaries in the world of drum recording.

Filmed at Berlin’s iconic Hansa Studios, where legends like David Bowie, U2, and Depeche Mode crafted their most memorable albums, this masterclass offers an immersive experience into the techniques behind Schneider’s uniquely thrilling drum sound. Step into the world of advanced audio engineering and discover how a true expert brings drums to life with remarkable clarity and depth—welcome to Moses Schneider’s Drum Recording Masterclass.

People are people

Moses emphasizes the importance of eye contact between musicians during live recordings. To facilitate this, he positioned the drummer slightly forward from the usual corner favoured by many at Hansa, this allowed for a better interaction with the vocalist. The guitar and bass amplifiers were set up in a separate area, known as The Marble Room, to minimise bleed and focus on the drums and vocals. Baffles were placed between the amps. This is as real as it gets – you will get to see how Moses takes a rough idea of a track and makes it shine with greatness. 

Discover firsthand why Schneider is called the “Einstein of live recording” during an exclusive 3-day masterclass. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!

The Sounds Moses is able to craft from seemingly nowhere have to be witnessed to be fully understood. He gets some insanely good sounds using the console and genius levels of filtering as if they were extensions of his own artistic palette.

This is no ordinary masterclass. Moses has spent years perfecting the science of making exceptional recordings. If you want to add more realism, depth, or grit to your music, this is the course for you!

Grab your Coffee and join Joe and the amazing Motenko 

Joe Carrell’s mixing class at Warm Audio Studios is an immersive, hands-on experience that packs a wealth of knowledge into just three hours. Designed for both aspiring engineers and seasoned producers, this class dives deep into the art of mixing, covering everything from essential EQ techniques to advanced plugin use. Set in Warm Audio’s state-of-the-art studio, you’ll work directly with Joe as he shares his insider tips for crafting a tight, professional mix, all while utilising top-tier gear.

Joe Carrell is a Nashville based Producer and Recording engineer who has worked on 11 Grammy nominated albums and a string of number one records. Being a great fan of many musical genres, he considers himself very fortunate to be hired consistently across a wide range of music. “My  monthly schedules are so crazy diverse that I often find myself producing a pop artist while mixing everything from rock, country, jazz, gospel, bluegrass, etc. Then I’ll top of the month with several days of recording Nashville’s studio aces on rhythm dates with an orchestral recording day or two thrown in.  It’s pretty crazy but I love it that way!”

This intensive, three-hour session is packed with practical, actionable tips that will transform how you approach mixing. Whether you’re looking to refine your sound or gain insight into Joe’s workflow, this class offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s top engineers in an intimate, real-world setting.

This is the ultimate masterclass for those who want to cut straight to the essentials of mixing—all in one course!

Here’s what you’ll unlock:

• Master EQ Techniques: Learn how to balance frequencies for clarity and punch, making each instrument shine.
• Perfect Your Compression: Understand how to use compression effectively to control dynamics without losing the feel of the track.
• Mixing with Reverb & Delay: Discover how to create depth and space in your mix using time-based effects.
• Creative Panning: Achieve stereo width and depth by placing instruments precisely in the stereo field.
• Sculpting with Plugins: Get hands-on with industry-standard plugins and learn how to use them to their fullest potential.
• Mix Bus Magic: Learn how to glue your mix together for that professional, polished sound.

In this exclusive Pro Mix Academy masterclass, Joe leaves no stone unturned. Watch as he mixes tracks from the band Motenko, whose sonically rich and textured music provides the perfect canvas for learning pro-level techniques.

Making music is like making TV shows…

In this masterclass, you’ll experience the magic of not one but two seasoned pros crafting great music together with a real band! You’ll get to witness the relationship of a producer and mixer working together on the same project – exactly as it would be in a real commercial environment. They are also masters of inspiring their artists to deliver their absolute best. This is a rare opportunity to see how the pros connect with musicians on a deeper level and create unforgettable performances.

Discover the psychology behind working with top-tier artists, from maintaining focus to creating necessary distractions that put them into the creative zone. Witness firsthand how Warren maximises every take and manages the dynamics in the studio to bring out the magic in every recording.

But it’s not just about the music – it’s also about the music business. You’ll gain insider knowledge on how to approach the financial side of production, including how to recoup your investments while delivering standout results.

In this masterclass, you’ll go behind the scenes into every technical detail, from the meticulous setup required for outstanding vocal recordings, setting up microphones to ensure minimal bleed, to exploring drum kit dynamics and mic selection. You’ll see why Warren chooses specific microphones – sometimes for their character, sometimes for their inspiration – and how those choices shape the sound.

You’ll get pro tips on how to mic a kick drum and uncover powerful tricks like how to use pullback mics on the kit and use EQ techniques that make everything come together seamlessly. Warm Studios is renowned for its huge locker of great equipment – and we get to play with it all! Vintage and modern Mics, Mic Pre-amps, Outboard compressors – you will learn how to get the very best from studio hardware.

Whether you’re in it for the technical knowledge or to understand the art and psychology behind producing a great record, this masterclass is packed with easy to follow and actionable insights that will transform the way you work in the studio.

This is the masterclass you’ve been waiting for covering both recording and mixing in one course!

Here’s what you’ll unlock in the recording and tracking section:

• Setting up a studio recording environment from the ground up
• Using class leading studio hardware and software in harmony
• How the pro’s record and mix vocal overdubs and extra takes seamlessly
• Mastering light compression and limiting with the legendary 1176
• Capturing a pristine drum kit image with invaluable mic and room setup tips
• Unleashing rich harmonics from bass guitar, electric guitars, and the iconic Hammond B3
• How to create and optimise Pro Tools templates like a true pro
• Multitracking guitars for that full, polished sound

In this exclusive Pro Mix Academy masterclass, Warren and Joe leave no stone unturned. Watch as the band Motenko delivers jaw-dropping performances while you witness how the pros mix essentially an entire EP from start to finish.

A Comprehensive Guide To Drum Programming

If you’re just starting out—especially as a non-drummer—learning how to program drums can feel like a daunting task.

You probably ask questions like:

• Where do I start? 
• Which software do I need?
• How can I get creative and come up with interesting grooves?
• How do I make programmed drums sound like a real performance?

Whether you’re a total beginner or have some experience programming drums:

We’ve designed this course to be the only drum programming guide you’ll ever need.

With over 10 hours of detailed instruction, Misha guides you every step of the way to programming realistic, dynamic, and impactful drum parts.

From session setup and technical aspects of using the software to understanding drum patterns, all the way to an efficient workflow, boosting your creativity, and the final mixing process.

Programming Drums For 5 Songs In 5 Different Rock Genres 

As with everything in music, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to drum programming.

What’s the perfect drum part?

– It depends on the vibe of the song and the production!

With this course, Misha guides you through programming drums for a wide variety of Rock genres and shares a multitude of different approaches to inspire you to find the perfect drum parts for YOUR songs.

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Misha’s thought process behind programming:

• Bulb – Parabolica (Progressive Metal)
• Bulb – Breeze (Rock)
• Bulb – Echo Teuffel (Relaxed, Utilizing Odd Time Signatures)
• Bulb – Unleash the ponies (Death Metal, Tec Metal)
• Periphery – Blood Eagle (Metalcore)

and get your creative juices flowing!

Use Drum Programming As An Inspirational Tool

With Matt Halpern as Periphery’s drummer, Misha literally has one of the world’s best drummers at his fingertips.

Why would be bother programming drums at all?

The answer is simple:

Misha uses it as an inspirational tool, allowing him to experiment and develop fresh ideas during the songwriting process.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Switch up grooves to create intriguing variations for different sections of the song
• Create with fascinating fills to build tension and excitement
• Use different time signatures to completely change the feeling of your guitar riffs
• Program drum parts in a supportive role (e.g. during a guitar solo), vs. taking center stage in highly rhythmical sections

By applying the techniques Misha teaches you in this course, you’ll never run out of ideas again and possibly come up with a whole new sound for your band that you’ve never thought of before!

Creative & Musical
Drum Programming

Sometimes, Drum Programming can feel like a laborious and boring process.

Aimlessly drawing in midi notes and altering velocities is simply not fun nor inspiring.

What we really want is to get creative! 

We want to get away from the basic beats and create custom grooves, interesting fills, and arrangements that add a new level of tension and excitement to the song.

In other words: we want to be able to PROGRAM FEEL and bring our musical vision to life.

In this course, you’ll learn how to do exactly that! Discover:

• How a drummer thinks and approaches writing parts that enhance the production
• Beats and fills for the different Rock/Metal genres
• The thought process behind picking the perfect drum kit components for your song
• How to come up with interesting grooves
• How to humanize your parts, create intriguing dynamics and accents like a real drummer would

Even as a non-drummer, you’ll be able to come up with your own unique grooves and create the energy, excitement, and tension you’ve always wanted for your songs.

Produce Vocals Like A Pro: Efficiency & Workflow

There is more to vocal production than simply coming up with amazing parts.

If you’re looking to do this on a professional level, you need to be efficient. That means respecting both your own, as well as your clients’ time.

On one hand, this entails organizing your sessions well, so you can move swiftly and creatively.

On the other hand, you want to deliver files that are easy to work with, and allow effortless recalls or alterations, if needed.

In this course, Steve shows you techniques that’ll allow you to become a sought-after vocal producer that clients keep hiring you over and over.

You’ll receive templates to foster a lightning fast workflow, and learn how to structure your files like a Pro, so clients love having you on their team!

Achieve Polished Vocal Mixes

You’ve put in the hard work. Time to add the final polish and get your music out there!

In the final chapters, Steve shares foolproof techniques to make your Vocal parts sound crisp, spacious and massive.

Inside, you’ll discover Steve’s go-to vocal chain, which will clean up unwanted frequencies and help your vocals sit well in the mix at the click of a button.

After the groundwork is done, it’s time to get creative. 

Master the use of effects to add dimension and space, and learn how to utilize automation to squeeze out the last bit of energy and excitement in your performances.

The best part?

You don’t need to spend a fortune on plugins to emulate these chains. Most of the plugins Steve uses are included in Slate’s Everything bundle, which you can access for as little as $15/month!

A Reliable System To Create Massive Rock/Metal Tones

If you’ve been playing and recording for a while, you’ll know that creating massive guitar tones is not easy. 

From guitar and pickup selection, to pedals, amps and cabs, all the way to microphone choice and placement. There are so many variables which all interact with each other!

So what is the best order to go about shaping your tone?

Kristian covers this question in detail, and shows you a reliable workflow to create new sounds that fit your production, as well as the style of the song.

No matter if you’re looking for chunky rhythm guitars, skull-crushing leads or clean sounds: You’ll discover how to establish a vision for your sound, and put together all the pieces of the puzzle to achieve it.

The best part?

This process will work for you, even if you are mainly using amp sims and impulse responses!

Craft A Wide Variety Of Tones (Modern Metal, Vintage Rock, Death Metal)

What is the perfect Rock/Metal guitar tone? 

That depends on your production, the song, and the style of your band!

To give you a head start, this course teaches you how to create a wide variety of tones, ranging from highly produced modern Metal, to vintage Hard Rock, all the way to brutal Death Metal!

By having these tones in your arsenal as starting points, you’ll be able to take your productions in any direction you want.

The Beatles Recording Workflow

As we all know, The Beatles created some of their greatest art during a time of breakup.

But what was their recording process actually like during these turbulent times?

Did they track these songs live together, or was it a blending of individual takes? What was their workflow in the studio like and which equipment and techniques did they resort to?

These questions and a lot more are discussed in this course, as you get to watch Clay replicate the band’s entire recording process right in front of your eyes.

Glyn Johns’ Unconventional, Yet Genius Drum Tracking Methods

Ringo’s drumming is one of a kind and his sound will be immediately recognized by any fan.

This is largely due to the innovative tracking approach of Glyn Johns, which has since than found it’s way into many modern recordings.

Get an in-depth look at Ringo’s drum kit setup, as  well as Glyn’s miking techniques, and discover which gear he used to round out Ringo’s signature sound.

Billy Preston: An Undeniable Impact On The Beatles’ Sound

On 3 out of the 4 songs covered in this course, Billy Preston joined the Beatles as a keyboardist and organ player.

His catchy licks and intriguing harmonies round off the songs perfectly, and helped them become the masterpieces we’re all enjoying to this day.

In addition, Billy acted as calming factor between the already quarrelling band members.

Discover Billies recording process for his B3 and Rhodes parts and get a detailed picture of the factors which contributed to The Beatles incredible success.

The Beatles Recording Workflow

As we all know, Abbey Road was The Beatles final body of art. But was the band still together at that time? Did they track these songs live together, or was it a blending of individual takes? What was their workflow like and which parts did they use overdubs for?

These questions and a lot more are discussed in this chapter, as you get to watch Clay replicate the band’s entire recording process right in front of your eyes.

Geoff’s Unconventional, Yet Genius Drum Tracking Methods

Ringo’s drumming is one of a kind and his sound will be immediately recognized by any fan.

This is largely due to the unconventional, yet genius tracking approach which Geoff Emerick used to record albums from
Sgt. Pepper’s all the way to Abbey Road.

Get an in-depth look at Geoff’s drum miking methods, discover which preamps and console strips he used to process the signal, and learn how to sum multiple tracks to a tape machine to complete Ringo’s signature sound

The Beatles’ Spacious Vocals

A large portion of the airy and spacious vocal sound heard on Abbey Road was achieved by doubletracking: the process of losely aligning two tape machines to create a special chorusing/delay effect. In fact, they even used the same effect on piano and organs!

While most us probably don’t own 2 high-quality tape machines sitting around, we can recreate this classic effect with plugins. – And Clay shows us how!

A Deep Dive Into The Making Of Abbey Road

Obviously, there are a lot of details about the recording of Abbey Road that we couldn’t possibly discuss in a video course.

That’s why we’ve added two amazing articles that’ll allow you to dive even deeper and discover the most intricate details about the making of Abbey Road.

Articles Included:

• (Excerpt) Abbey Road – The Beatles Recording Reference Manual by Jerry Hammack
• Eight Track Nostalgia by C. Vaughn Carlos

If these walls could talk…

This is one of the spiritual homes of British studio recording and Warren takes you through the studio setup and history in a fascinating tour of the facilities before digging into a detailed tracking and mixing session. 

It should come as no surprise that Warren was absolutely stoked to be running a masterclass here – he’s a huge Queen fan, and the chance to mix and produce in this iconic location is something that has got him buzzing. The atmosphere, the location, the equipment – Rockfield has it all and you can be part of this exclusive experience!

Find out why so many artists have found this to be such a unique space and join us at Rockfield, a studio that birthed a huge number of classic rock, indie, and electronica albums, including Rush’s “A Farewell to Kings” and“Hemispheres”, Queen’s “A Night at the Opera” and “Sheer Heart Attack”, Adam and the Ants “Kings of the Wild Frontier”, Coldplay’s “Parachutes”, the first two Stone Roses albums, and Royal Blood‘s Eponymous debut album.  This is barely scratching the surface…

Rockfield is the world’s first residential recording studio, set in the beautiful welsh countryside, and for 6 decades has been one of the go to destinations for the world’s greatest musicians, engineers, and producers. This converted farm famously turned the recording world upside down and its charm and technical capacity have an almost magical allure. Pro Mix Academy secured the Quadrangle studio for this 3 day masterclass where we took a fresh look at some tracks from Tom Auton and his band, recording new takes, mixing it live in the studio, and engaging in critical listening sessions with the band.

Prepare to take a trip to the heart the art of awesome audio engineering with Warren Huart’s Rockfield Masterclass, a meticulously crafted journey through the intricacies of mixing excellence in one of the greatest studios of all time…

This studio is a legendary recording and mixing space and we secured access to the Quadrangle studio, the very room where Messrs. Mercury, May, Deacon, and Taylor laid down some of their most iconic recordings. In fact, you’ll even get to watch an impromptu performance at the Bosendorfer grand piano, an instrument that many of the worlds created musicians including Freddie Mercury played on…

Set in the beautiful countryside of Monmouthshire, Wales, this residential studio has charmed generations of top musicians for 6 decades – now it is your turn to find out why! Watching this course is the next best thing to attending in person, Warren’s infectious energy and love for vintage gear is evident as he checks out a vast array of classic equipment that shaped the history of recording. With a classic MCI500 console, Focal and KRK Speakers, a huge wealth of Pre Amps and outboard gear, as well as a huge mic locker and some absolute classic instruments including the aforementioned Bosendorfer Grand Piano and a Fender Rhodes organ: this is the stuff that rock legends are made of and you will see why on this exclusive course from Pro Mix Academy.