Live 9 401: Mixing & Mastering Toolbox

25 videos | 132 minutes | by Olav Basoski

Olav Basoski is a mixing maestro. Watch and learn as he shows how to deploy the mixing and mastering tools in Ableton Live 9’s extensive virtual toolbox!

When Olav Basoski divulges his mixing, remixing and mastering secrets, it's time for everybody to shut up and listen! That's because he has a golden discography that reads like a Who's Who of the international EDM scene! In this course you learn the mixing magic you need to know to put that same golden glimmer onto your Ableton Live (or any DAW) tracks. From the initial mix setup to advanced finalizing tips, this deep, 25-tutorial collection doesn't hold anything back!

It all starts with the initial setup where you learn about all the elements for constructing a 'pro' mix. Here you see how Olav has perfected the technique of mastering as you mix! Next you learn some of Olav's killer EQ techniques for the kick, beats, synths and more. After that comes the audiophile bible on compression. This is an area that Olav seems to understand better than just about anybody and he shares his insights with examples that'll change the way you think about applying compression!

Following the compression section, Olav dives deep into his toolbox and emerges with a handful of tutorials where you learn about the all-important spatial and special FX that give width and depth to a mix. As this course comes to a close be ready to absorb some major tips and tricks on automation and finalization. So sit back and get ready to take notes because we're sure that you'll want to incorporate many of Maestro Olav's techniques into your own productions!