Module #1 Introduction to Audio Production Overview of the audio production process, importance of audio quality, and course objectives
Module #2 Audio Fundamentals Understanding sound waves, frequency, amplitude, and other foundational audio concepts
Module #3 DAWs:An Overview Introduction to digital audio workstations (DAWs), popular DAW options, and interface navigation
Module #4 Setting Up Your Recording Environment Preparing your workspace, choosing the right equipment, and optimizing your recording space
Module #5 Microphones and Mic Techniques Types of microphones, polar patterns, and recording techniques for various instruments and vocals
Module #6 Recording Vocals Tips and techniques for capturing high-quality vocal recordings, including mic placement and gain staging
Module #7 Recording Instruments Techniques for recording guitars, bass, drums, and other instruments, including mic placement and DI recording
Module #8 Basic Editing Techniques Introduction to editing in a DAW, including cutting, copying, pasting, and deleting audio
Module #9 Audio File Management Organizing and managing audio files, including file formats, resolution, and archiving
Module #10 Effects Processing Introduction to audio effects, including reverb, delay, compression, and EQ
Module #11 Equalization (EQ) In-depth look at EQ, including frequency response, boosting and cutting, and tone shaping
Module #12 Compression and Limiting Understanding compression and limiting, including threshold, ratio, and makeup gain
Module #13 Reverb and Spatial Audio Adding depth and space to your mixes with reverb, including types of reverb and best practices
Module #14 Mixing Fundamentals Understanding the mixing process, including balance, tone, and depth
Module #15 Mixing Vocals Techniques for mixing vocals, including gain staging, EQ, and compression
Module #16 Mixing Instruments Tips and techniques for mixing guitars, bass, drums, and other instruments
Module #17 Advanced Editing Techniques Using advanced editing tools, including spectral editing, de-essing, and noise reduction
Module #18 Stereo Imaging and Width Enhancing your mix with stereo imaging and width techniques
Module #19 Mastering Fundamentals Understanding the mastering process, including loudness, EQ, and compression
Module #20 Preparing for Mastering Tips for preparing your mix for mastering, including gain staging and EQ
Module #21 Acoustic Treatment and Monitoring Importance of acoustic treatment, setting up your monitoring system, and optimizing your listening environment
Module #22 Collaboration and Communication Working with clients, communicating effectively, and collaboration techniques
Module #23 Audio for Visual Media Creating audio for film, TV, and video games, including syncing, FX, andDialogue editing
Module #24 Live Sound and Performance Understanding live sound systems, mixing for live performances, and working with sound engineers
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Audio Production and Editing career
