Course
Editing, Processing and Mixing
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Master Sound Design Tools and Add a New Dimension to Your Music
Develop skills in sound editing, processing and mixing using Pro Tools. Learn how to organise sessions, use audio processing tools and apply mixing techniques to achieve balanced results and prepare music projects for mastering.
42 Hours
16 December to 21 January 2027
Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm
Number of Trainees
Maximum 7
Contents
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An Introduction to Editing and Mixing
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- Different stages of studio work;
- Setting up and organising sessions in Pro Tools;
- Importing and managing audio files;
- Gain and level settings;
- Signal routing, inserts, aux channels, groups and sub-groups.
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Audio editing
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- Editing tools and techniques;
- Time adjustments: Elastic Audio and Time Stretch;
- Pitch correction and tonal processing;
- Using shortcuts and optimising the workflow.
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Audio processing
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- Equalisation and parameterisation;
- Compressors, limiters, expanders and gates;
- Parallel compression;
- Effects: reverb, delay and distortion;
- Modulation effects: chorus, flanger and phaser.
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Mixing techniques
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- Leveling and balancing of audio elements;
- Stereo sound distribution;
- Tonal and spatial balance;
- Signal grouping: buses and VCA/DCA groups;
- Automation and parameter control.
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Finalisation and export
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- Preparing the final mix;
- Bounce and export for mastering;
- Export formats and levels;
- Backups and project archiving.
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Practical application
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- Editing and mixing music projects;
- Using plug-ins and virtual tools;
- Producing a final mix.
Trainers
Resources and Equipment
- A room equipped with individual workstations in an Apple environment;
- Zipmix Studio and Coalman Recordings Sound Studios
- Audio Editing and Mastering Studio Control Room
- Dedicated audio interfaces
- Arturia KeyLab, MicroLab, and M-Audio MIDI keyboards
- Ableton Push 2 MIDI controllers, AKAI APC mini e Behringer FCB1010
- Yamaha CP88 Electric Piano
- Arturia MiniBrute and MatrixBrute synthesisers; Arturia MiniFreak and MicroFreak; Yamaha’s Reface range – CP, DX, CS and YC models; Behringer Model D; Novation Bass Station II
- Arturia DrumBrute Rhythm Box
- Numark PT-01 Scratch Turntable
- Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol DJ controller
- Behringer X32 Mixing Table, with JBL Top’s and Subwoofer’s and The Box Pro Monition, DI’s
- 15 microphones for various recording formats
- Software Ableton Live, Analog Lab, DRC, Pro Tools, Waves Gold Bundle, Ozone.zone
Portfolio
Payment Terms
To enrol on this short course, you will need to make an initial payment to confirm your place.
The remaining amount can be paid in instalments as agreed between you and the school. The full payment must be made by the end of the course.
Course Fee
462€
Special Discounts (not cumulative):
7,5%
427,35€
ETIC_ community discount Immediate cash payment
5%
438,90 €
ETIC _community discount
5%
438,90 €
General Public Discount for Immediate Payment
Certification
A Certificate of Participation from ETIC_Algarve will be awarded to participants who achieve the minimum objectives of the course.
Are you interested?
Make a non-binding pre-registration.