MUSC 38313 - Mixing

In addition to an in-depth exploration of traditional mixing topics such as balance, equalization, dynamics, spatial effects, and automation, you will explore best practices in work-flow, client management, and mixing for digital streaming services. Throughout the course, students will mix a number of provided recordings in a variety of Billboard chart-related styles. Students will also be tasked with creating a “sound-alike” recording, an in-depth exploration of techniques, equipment, and processes used to create a mimic of a recording of your choice. This work requires students to organize, implement, and execute large multi-track mixes in a DAW mixdown environment, in addition to executing technically and creatively advanced mixing techniques and preparing mixes for contemporary streaming formats.

Preparation for Course
P: MUSC 20500 with grade of C- or better.

C: MUSC 38314.

Cr. 3.
Notes
MUSC 38313 and MUSC 38314 must be taken together. Additional $50 lab fee charge.
Restricted to: BSM Popular Music degree-seeking student, BM Music Technology degree-seeking students, and Music Technology minor students.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Develop advanced technical and critical listening skills.
2. Create large-scale/high-quality music recordings and mixes (technical and musical) via integrated DAW and hybrid technical facilities.
3. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in music mixing procedures.
4. Demonstrate command of concepts, terminology, and procedures related to the field of music recording, production and mixing.
5. Create presentations based upon research.