This lesson focuses on locking the kick and bass into a cohesive, driving unit. You will learn to use LFO Tool for precise sidechaining that remains accurate even during rhythmic stutters, alongside Soft Sine saturation and compression to add weight to the low end. We also cover “pocket EQing” to carve out space for the kick’s fundamental frequency, ensuring both elements punch through clearly. Finally, we set up essential master bus tools like Voxengo SPAN to monitor your frequency balance and dynamic range in real-time.
Drums
In this section, the focus shifts from the foundation of the kick and bass to the rhythmic energy of the full kit. You’ll learn how to treat house percussion as both a collection of individual textures and a cohesive, driving unit.
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Synths and Pads
In this section, we transition from the rhythmic foundation into the melodic and atmospheric heart of the track. You will learn how to take raw, often "lo-fi" samples and synths and polish them into professional, wide, and cohesive layers that sit perfectly above the drums.
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Vocals and Vocal Processing
In this section, we move into the focal point of the track: the gospel-inspired vocal samples. You will learn how to take raw, noisy YouTube recordings and vintage vinyl chops and transform them into a polished, high-energy vocal arrangement.
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Finishing the Song
This concluding section focuses on the final 10% of the mix that makes a track sound professional, polished, and ready for the dancefloor.
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