Mixing a Modern Jazz Track
1h 19mIntermediate2014-06-12
Authors

Dave Darlington
Grammy-winning music producer
Course details
What makes a great modern jazz track? An award-winning producer like Dave Darlington helps. Here he demonstrates the mixing techniques he uses in his own studio to transform raw audio tracks into a polished master. In just seven movies, Dave shows you how to focus on instruments (like guitar, keyboards, and sax) instead of vocals in a jazz session; develop a clear drum sound; use bass to drive the bottom end; and master the final track, creating multiple versions for the artists, management, and the label in a single step.
Skills covered
Audio MixingPro ToolsAvidAudio and MusicProject
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
1. Mixing a Modern Jazz Track
- 02 - Getting your session organized
- 03 - Sculpting the drum sound
- 04 - Laying down the bass
- 05 - Sweetening the harmonic elements with the guitars
- 06 - Layering the mix with the keyboard parts
- 07 - Riding the melody of the sax, lead guitar, and the soloists
- 08 - Mastering and printing