Music Production Essentials Collection

Please Note: All courses are available to stream in the COURSES section of your User Account and are not downloadable. Need help with your music production? If so, look no further than the Music Production Essentials Collection, a bundle of 6 video courses from Producertech. This collection includes the following courses: EQ Fundamentals, Compression Fundamentals, The Art of Filtering, The Art of Sampling, Beginner’s Guide to Synthesis and the Beginner’s Guide to Music Theory for Producers. EQ Fundamentals Equalisation is one of the most essential skills to master when mixing a track, and having a solid understanding of the core principles that govern its usage is tantamount to creating a professional-sounding mix. On this course from certified trainer Rob Jones, you’ll be taken through each of the fundamentals of EQ, so you come away armed with the knowledge and direction you need to confidently apply equalisation in your music. As EQ is about shaping frequencies, many areas of the course focus on the composition of sounds, to help students fully understand each part of the frequency spectrum and what exactly it contributes to different musical parts. The course is peppered with a multitude of ‘frequency demos’, as well as practical production examples, to ensure a thorough grasp of frequencies is attained. Module Breakdown Module 1 – Introduction to Frequencies – Two demonstrations showing the composition of sounds in terms of frequencies, and how various complex sounds can be manipulated with EQ to become much simpler ones. Module 2 – EQ Controls – A series of lessons teaching the various controls available on different types of EQ, including gain, frequency and Q, as well as a look at the different types of EQ band. Module 3 – EQ in Isolation – Two lessons showing different approaches to EQing a bass guitar, with one focused more on boosting and the other attenuating frequencies. Module 4 – Frequency Demo #3 – Combining the Piano and Sine Wave – A demonstration of frequency overloading when similar bands of frequencies combine. Bonus Module 4a – The Frequency Spectrum Explained – A more detailed look at the Frequency Spectrum, including a demonstration of sine waves with octave spacings, an analysis of a more complex tuned percussion sample and a breakdown of lows, mids and highs. Module 5 – EQ with respect to other parts – Some examples of using EQ to shape the frequencies of sounds with respect to one another. Module 6 – EQ’ing Drums – For applying Tips EQ to individual and grouped drums. Module 7 – Common EQ Practices – A few common objectives when using EQ, to help guide a workflow and provide solid aims to work towards. Module 8 – EQ’ing Kick and Bass – A detailed lesson focussing on low frequencies and the considerations for using EQ on kick and bass parts in heavy sub-bass Trap Module 9 – EQ on the Master Channel – Some pointers for using EQ to shape the entire mix.​ Module 10 – EQ In The Mix – A real-time mixdown EQ session, working through every part in the second set of stems to fully sculpt the sound of a dense and melody-laden mix. Features 2.5 Hours of streamed EQ Tutorials Access 24/7/365 2 Practice Mixing Sessions Audio Stems and DAW Projects EQ Assessment Learn more about EQ Fundamentals . Compression Fundamentals Compression is one of the most essential aspects of producing music, ensuring tracks have consistent dynamics and loudness levels that meet professional standards. On this comprehensive course from Senior Tutor Rob Jones, you’ll learn the main principles behind the technique, plus a tonne of different methods for how to apply it. The course begins with a demonstration of how compression affects an audio signal, before moving into a series of lessons covering each of the main parameters. Once the theory is covered, Rob moves into his first realtime Compression Session, starting work on the course project by showing how to process the snare and leads. Module Breakdown Module 1 – What is Compression?