MASTERING
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Location
Classes are taught right in our studio. You will master your song in class using the latest stereo and stem mastering techniques.
Tools
Work in your choice of today's leading DAW: Ableton Live, Logic, Reason, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One or FL Studio.
Schedule
Mastering is one month in duration. It runs twice per year. See the schedule below for class dates and times.
May 2025
6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29
November 2025
4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 & Dec 2
Mastering: Class Days
Tuesday & Thursday
Mastering: Time Slot
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
MASTERING
COURSE OUTLINE
History of Mastering
Learn how mastering evolved from the mere technical skill of lacquer cutting into the sophisticated music finalizing process that it is today.
Audio Editing For Mastering
Discover how sample-level editing, spectral editing and mid-side processing empower you to correct seemingly impossible-to-fix audio glitches.
Analog Summing
Superimpose the sound of legendary analog mixing consoles to help any mix gel into a cohesive whole.
Tape Colouration
Apply the sonics of the world's most famous reel-to-reel tape machines and tape formulations to your master
Mastering Compression
Employ master bus compression, multiband compression and parallel compression to add punch and girth to your master.
Mastering Equalization
Combine a deep understanding of Equal Loudness Contours with EQ feathering to significantly improve a listener's perception of your master.
Critical Listening
A finely tuned ear is the mastering engineer's ultimate tool. Hone your critical listening skills to a professional level.
Stem Mastering
Break through the limits of traditional stereo mastering. Discover the incredible advantages of stem mastering, plus how to avoid common pitfalls.
“What we do is listen. We listen hard, we listen deep & we listen as objectively as possible.”
