At a glance
Mixing Basics is a 12 week course that helps to introduce you into the world of mixing. Learn all the basics to begin your journey in the music engineering world. This course is designed for complete beginners and will take a deep dive into each of the core elements of mixing. Learn all about your DAW (digital audio workstation) and how to finish a complete song from start to finish.
key goals
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enhancing your listening skills
Mixing basics is taught with real world scenarios in mind. Each class member will receive 10 songs worth of stems to practice and hone their skills. Feedback will be given each week by your instructor in order to better your ear. A key part of mixing is knowing what already sounds good. Mixing basics will also make a great effort to enhance your “listening skills” with weekly exercise and active listening.
computer requirements
Mac:
Intel® or M1 Mac with macOS macOS Mojave (10.14.5), macOS Catalina (10.15.6), macOS Big Sur (11.4)
Intel® i5 processor or higher
16GB of RAM
Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution
Internet connection for installation
Minimum of 15 GB disk space for installation
USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device
Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First
PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)
Windows:
Intel® PC with Windows 10 (build 21H1 only)
Note: Windows 8.1 and previous are no longer tested or supported with Pro Tools First
Intel® i5 processor or higher
16GB of RAM
Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution
Internet connection for installation
Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation
USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device OR install ASIO4ALL to use Pro Tools First with your PC's built-in audio I/O
Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First
PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)
For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.
System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software versions 2021.3
Intel® or M1 Mac with macOS macOS Mojave (10.14.5), macOS Catalina (10.15.6), macOS Big Sur (11.4)
Intel® i5 processor or higher
16GB of RAM
Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution
Internet connection for installation
Minimum of 15 GB disk space for installation
USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device
Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First
PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)
Windows:
Intel® PC with Windows 10 (build 21H1 only)
Note: Windows 8.1 and previous are no longer tested or supported with Pro Tools First
Intel® i5 processor or higher
16GB of RAM
Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution
Internet connection for installation
Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation
USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device OR install ASIO4ALL to use Pro Tools First with your PC's built-in audio I/O
Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First
PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)
For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.
System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software versions 2021.3
