About the Course

In this Course, you will learn,

 

 

 

Module 1 - Fundamentals of Sound

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• Theory on the Physics of Sound

• Room Acoustics, Acoustic Treatment

• Important Terms in Audio and its Implications.

 

Module 2 - Audio Equipment

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• Microphones

• Audio interfaces and Pre-amps

• Electronics (ADC and DAC)

• Cables and Connection,

• I/O (Input-output) channels

• Studio monitors

• MIDI

• Mixers, Analog gear, DAWs, etc.

 

Module 3 - Recording

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• Polar patterns of Microphones and its usage

• Gain staging

• Sample-rate and Bit-depth

• Miking Techniques

• Vocals and Instrument Specific Recording

• Voice-Over, Audio Recording for films, etc.

 

Module 4 - Mixing and Mastering

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• Setting up a Mix Session

• Comping

• Plugins- EQ, Compression, De-essing, Pitch-correction, Automation, Panning, Saturation, Reverb and Delay, Buses, Stereo Imaging

• Loudness Metering for different streaming and social media platforms, etc.

 

Module 5 - Dolby Atmos ​

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• Introduction to Dolby Atmos

• Object Based Audio Mixing

• Placing Audio Tracks in a 3D Space

• Scene Based 3D Panning and Automation

• Left/Right/Front/Back Panning Automation

• Exporting Mix for Distribution to Dolby Atmos Supporting Streaming Platforms, etc.

 

Module 6 - Film Audio ​

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• Film Audio Basics

• On-Set Recording

• Microphones used and Miking techniques

• Importing and Exporting Movie to/from a Session

• Dubbing, Ambience, Foley

• Sound Effects and Designing Basics, Syncing, etc.

 

Module 7 - Music Business ​

 

• Scope for Audio Engineering, Domains

• Releasing a song, Distribution, Streaming platforms, Record labels

• Networking, Managing clients in the studio and more.

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Module 8 - Music Theory

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• Introduction to Music Scales

• Major Scales

• Minor Scales

• Harmonic Minor/Major Scales

• Pentatonic Scales

• Chromatic Scales

• Introduction to Chords

• Chord Triads

• Seventh Chords

• Transposing & Inversions

• Relative Minor/Major Chords

• Parallel Minor/Major Chords

• Introduction to Genres

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Module 9 - Music Production Essentials

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• What is a Digital Audio Workstation

 

• Signal Flow & Equipment You Need

• Setting Up Your System

• Setting Audio Preferences

• Setting MIDI Preferences

• Optimizing Performance

• Setting Tempo

• Understanding Piano Roll

• Understanding Recording of Vocals

• Grouping Tracks

• EQ and Filters

• Soloing Different EQ Bands

• Compressors and Dynamic Processing

• Different Types of Delay Effect

• Using Reverb Effectively

• Side Chain

• Knowing Your Instruments and Plug-ins

• Arrangement Structures

• Important instruments in a genre

• Sample Selection based on your genre

• Layering Samples and Synth sounds

• Music secrets to making melodies easily

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Module 10 - Live Sound Engineering and Songwriting

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• Understanding the Basics of live instrument recording

• Setting up your MIDI

• Miking techniques for acoustic guitar and other live instruments

• Live recording session and how to use effect plug-ins

• Live recording with a band and making music on spot

• Understanding the process of songwriting