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Z_2 Minute Tuesday

2 MINUTE TUESDAY [~12″] Set a Timer (October 12, 2021) [2:21] The Art of Moving On (October 19th, 2021) [2:25] Using Distortion on Percussion (October 26th, 2021) [1:54] Sound Exploring Sessions [2:10] Doubling Pianos [2:12] Small Before Big = HUGE [1:58]

Mix Session (3 Hour Session)

MIX SESSION [~175″] Multi Tracks to Download (Mixed and Unmixed) [X] Ocean Eyes – Mix Session 1 [27:04] Ocean Eyes – Mix Session 2 [32:02] Ocean Eyes – Mix Session 3 [29:02] Ocean Eyes – Mix Session 4 [27:19] Ocean Eyes – Mix Session 5 [29:19] Ocean Eyes – Mix Session 6 [27:12] Ocean Eyes …

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Z_Start to Finish Production

START TO FINISH PRODUCTION [~256″] Before we get started…(Please Watch) [1:50] What We’re Working With [4:03] Building the Foundation: Planning & Scratch Tracks [28:32] Producer Shadow: Recording Live Drums [27:34] Tracking One Shot Drum Hits [18:33] Producer Shadow: Recording Live Piano [39:59] Dropping Drum Samples (How with Live Drums) [12:42] Adding Live Bass [12:41] Sound …

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Z_Mixing Fundamentals

MIXING FUNDAMENTALS [~441″] Mixing Introduction [2:27] Mindset of a Mixing Engineer [6:51] When is a Track Done? [2:30] Pre-Mixed Track [6:21] Mix Prep [12:28] Balancing with Volume (the Fader) [17:55] Using the Gain Tool [5:16] Automating Individual Tracks [15:03] Using Groups [3:12] Using Bussing for Organization [10:02] How and Why You Use Reference Tracks [8:32] …

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Z_Session Breakdowns

Coming Back (Session Breakdown) [~81″] Coming Back (Song Only) [2:58] Coming Back (Multitracks and Stems) [X] Coming Back (Songwriting) [17:15] Coming Back (Arrangement) [10:41] Coming Back (Guitars) [11:12] Coming Back (Guitars Part II) [1:46] Coming Back (Keys/Bass) [13:30] Coming Back (Drums) [13:53] Coming Back (Vocals) [12:29]   I Will Rise (Session Breakdown) [~86″] I Will …

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Z_Producing an Acoustic Production

PRODUCING AN ACOUSTIC PRODUCTION [~75″] Introduction to Acoustic Production [1:59] What We’re Starting With [3:55] Building an Acoustic Arrangement with Piano [16:56] Building an Acoustic Production with Guitar [15:44] Producer Shadow: Tracking Acoustic Guitars [22:37] Producer Shadow: Tracking Acoustic Piano [15:48]

Z_Vocal Production

VOCAL PRODUCTION [~250″] Keys to Great Vocal Production [13:05] Comping a Vocal [9:05] Getting Great Vocal Performance [16:00] Background Vocals [22:12] Coaching a Singer Part One [5:47] Coaching a Singer Part Two [21:17] Producer Shadow: Vocal Recording Session [1:15:54] Getting Wide Vocals (Doubled Vocals) [14:36] Doubling Vocal Effect W/O Doubling [9:01] Reversed Vocal Effect [7:42] …

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