Mixing Pop and EDM

Learn multiple mixing techniques to bring your pop mix to the next level.

InstructorRichie Beretta
Total Length1h 54m

About Course

This course, led by Richie Beretta, delves into the intricacies of mixing Pop and EDM tracks. With experience working alongside artists like Beyoncé, Major Lazer, and Dillon Francis, Richie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Over 20 lessons, he shares techniques to elevate your mixes, ensuring they resonate well across various platforms.

You'll begin by understanding the foundational elements of Pop and EDM genres, exploring session organization, and establishing a mixing game plan. Richie emphasizes the importance of track color coding, creating mix groups, and determining the optimal starting point for your mix. These initial steps set the stage for a cohesive and efficient mixing process.

As the course progresses, you'll delve into advanced topics like parallel and direct compression, mix bus processing, and the application of effects such as reverb and delay. Richie provides insights into balancing low-end frequencies, processing synths and vocals, and achieving a polished final mix that stands out in today's competitive music landscape.

Course Content

  • Intro And Overview 3:07
  • Genre Semiotics: Pop & EDM 3:01
  • Mixing Game Plan 4:45
  • Importing Audio 6:06
  • Session Organization 9:27
  • Where to Start a Mix 2:57
  • Parallel Compression VS. Direct Compression 5:37
  • Parallel Mix Busses and Parallel Drum Busses 2:44
  • Parallel Vocal Compression 3:33
  • Metering and Low End Balance 3:06
  • Kick and Bass 15:13
  • Completing the Drums 14:21
  • The Mix Bus 4:23
  • Mix Bus Compression 5:41
  • Processing Synths 7:40
  • Processing Vocal Chops 5:17
  • Vocal Processing 6:22
  • Reverb 5:19
  • Vocal Delay and Widening 5:35
  • Conclusion 0:38

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