Links update: 15/11/2021

House legend Olav Basoski is back with another Ableton Live 10 course! Watch him create an old-school House track right before your eyes, and learn lots of pro techniques along the way.

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Links update: 10/04/2021

Audio meters are much more than the basic level meter that bounces along to the music in your DAW. From wave shape to frequency balance, audio meters offer all kinds of useful information about audio signals. There’s a lot of technicality involved in learning them, but luckily Joe Albano is here to explain it all!

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Links update: 22/02/2022

Learn to Play Rhythm Guitar for Gypsy Jazz Waltzes!

In this course we will go further into the Gypsy Jazz waltz guitar style that we learned in my Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Guitar Course.

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Mixing 101: Rap Vocals for Dummies with Kia Orion



ilfsn | 1 Hour + Stems | 1.25GB

Ever wonder how artists make their music sound so good? It’s all in the mix. Even when big musicians are touring on the road and recording in hotel rooms they sound incredible because their engineers are so good.

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Academy.fm - When, Why & How To Use Dynamic EQ



MP4 | 185 MB

In this tutorial, Maxim will give you a foundational understanding of dynamic EQ. This includes when to use them, why they can be useful, and how to apply them effectively to garner intended results.

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Academy.fm - How to Use Different Metering Tools Effectively



MP4 | 198 MB

Proper analysis of your track through good metering tools is an extremely important part of the mixing and mastering processes. In this video, Maxim will show you a variety of different high-quality metering plugins you can use to help your analysis.

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Links update: 23/07/2025

Hold on to your hats because this week Sonic Academy's bringing you an epic monster of a course, proudly welcoming back psy-trance maestro Protoculture in How To Make Psy-Trance under his other alias Shadow Chronicles.

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Academy.FM - How to Make Soltan’s “Sahara” Bass in Serum TUTORiAL



TUTORiAL | 133,33 MB

There’s a lot that goes into Dubstep sound design and creating that first bass hit in your drop is extremely important. With so many aspiring Dubstep producers out there, it’s important that you immediately grab the attention of your audience and get their head bouncing immediately.

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Academy.fm - How Compressors are Used Differently | Mixing vs. Mastering



MP4 | 204 MB

Join seasoned engineer, Maxim, in this tutorial as he discusses and demonstrates how the mixing stage requires different compression techniques and approaches compared to the mastering stage.

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Links update: 21/11/2020

Mixing and mastering are two different processes that require different techniques, approaches, and mindsets. In this tutorial, Maxim will demonstrate how and why equalization techniques in the mixing stage will be very different than the final mastering stage.

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Groove3 - Pro Tools 2018 Explained



ilfsn | 4 Hours | 1.6 GB

Studio guru Marcus Huyskens presents an awesome, in-depth video series designed for the beginner to intermediate Pro Tools 2018 user! Learn Pro Tools Native or HD from the ground up, all the way to exporting your masterpiece, for all the world to hear.

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Groove3 Output Analog Brass and Winds Explained TUTORiAL



SYNTHiC4TE | Feb 23 2028 | 305 MB

Studio pro Eli Krantzberg gives you the goods about Output’s Analog Brass & Winds virtual instrument! Learn all about this incredible instrument’s features and functions, as well as creative ideas.

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Links update: 22/11/2021

Learn how to professionally mix and master any style of electronic dance music using any plugins or DAW.

EDM mixing and mastering made simple and easy to understand. Learn how to professionally mix and master your tracks, boost your confidence in your production skills, and get the sound you've always wanted.

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Links update: 21/02/2019

The rise of Future Bass over the last few years has had a huge impact on the EDM landscape. A genre that blended stellar writing and melodic runs with epic synths and trap-influenced drums took the scene by storm – and it continues to flourish.

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Academy.fm - Identifying and Fixing Phase Issues in Your Mix



MP4 | 129 MB

Phasing issues can be frustrating things to deal with – especially when it comes to identifying them as a new producer. In this video, Maxim will show you how to identify phasing issues and ways to quickly and effectively fix them. He will also show you common things that lead to phasing issues – allowing you to avoid them altogether.

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