Advanced Studio Engineering

The Advanced Studio Engineering course explores advanced and unconventional studio recording and audio processing techniques designed to push creative boundaries. Students learn to approach recording as a compositional and sound design tool, applying experimental mic placement, reamplification, instrument manipulation, and unconventional routing to create unique textures and sonic spaces. The curriculum focuses on creative problem-solving, artistic intent, and practical execution, giving engineers a set of techniques to expand their sonic palette in professional sessions.

Topics & Goals

• Creative Mic Placement
  Learn experimental microphone positioning and room use to capture unusual tones and spatial effects.
• Creative Sound Design & No-Input Mixing
  Build textures with feedback, unconventional routing, and resampling to treat the studio as an instrument.
• Resamping
  Transform pre-recorded tracks by routing them through amps, speakers, and unconventional spaces.
• Instrument Preparation & Manipulation
  Explore physical alterations, extended techniques, and hybrid acoustic-electronic setups for new timbres.

What's included

• 12 hours of in-person instruction at our NYC Facility
• Practice time on the day of your class
• 4 Day passes to be used on non-class days
• Free course assets and learning tools (for applicable courses)
• Access to In-Circle events while enrolled
• Access to the Sound Collective Talent pool while enrolled
• Certificate of completion

Instructors

Instructor

Sound Collective

NYC Facility

Sound Collective features a full suite of professional spaces, including a dedicated recording studio, modern production labs, a PA-equipped performance space, and a fully outfitted DJ studio. Every room is stocked with industry-standard gear, modern hardware & software, and flexible setups for classes, practice, and collaboration.

Located at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004