# Event Details - **Event Name**: Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Recording studio operations, OH&S in a studio environment, DAW setup and workflow, recording editing fundamentals, mixing and mastering.About this Event“Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass”Step into real-world studio production with a practical, hands-on masterclass built for modern music workflows. Over 10 weeks, students learn how to set up sessions correctly, record clean audio, edit with intent, and mix with clarity and impact. Each class blends essential theory with guided demonstrations and practice, using professional session habits that translate to any DAW.This course is taught in Pro Tools, but the concepts apply across Logic, Ableton, and other common platforms. Students will work through key mixing stages (drums, music, vocals, FX, automation, mix bus) and finish with a strong understanding of export formats and mastering basics for release-ready delivery. Students will also learn how to use AI as an assistant for faster decision-making, recall notes, revision planning, and workflow checklists—without replacing foundational engineering skills.Week 1 — Foundations + Session SetupStudio basics: signal flow, gain structureSession setup: sample rate/bit depth, routing, organisationIntro to microphones + polar patterns (cardioid/omni/figure-8)Week 2 — Drum Mixing: EQ + Phase + PunchFrequency focus + EQ fundamentalsPhase/polarity checksDrum bus workflow + simple parallel techniquesWeek 3 — Compression + Parallels + SidechainCompression controls (attack/release, ratio, threshold)Parallel compression for energySidechain basics (creating space and groove)Week 4 — Music Mixing: Width + ClarityPanning and stereo imageMasking and midrange claritySaturation basics for tone and densityWeek 5 — Vocals: Editing + Tuning + Core ChainClean vocal editing workflow (comping, cleanup)Tuning overview (pros/cons and when to use it)Build a core vocal chain (EQ, compression, de-ess)Week 6 — Vocals: Dynamics + FX (Depth + Emotion)Vocal level control (clip gain vs automation vs limiting concepts)Parallel vocal compressionPractical FX sends (short verb, long verb, slap, tempo delay)Week 7 — FX + Automation (Movement + Transitions)Reverb/delay types and practical setupAutomation basics (throws, transitions, hook lift)Clean FX routing and gain controlWeek 8 — Mix Bus + TranslationMix bus gain stagingGentle bus compression/limiting conceptsReferencing + mono checks for real-world playbackWeek 9 — Final Polish + DeliverablesFixing the “last 10%” (balances, harshness, low-end control)Printing clean versions and optional stemsWeek 10 — Mastering Basics + ExportingWhat mastering is (and isn’t)Simple mastering chain conceptsExport formats and practical delivery settings (WAV/MP3) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/redfern/secret-sauce-modern-mixing-and-recording-masterclass-10-weeks/100001983742152178 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Redfern - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Redfern Community Centre - **lat**: -33.890547 - **long**: 151.198252 - **full address**: Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b7a745f9f322fc63f580369179fe7d35a2b364dc689730a4d57908e9859d3450-rimg-w1200-h659-dc2e2f30-gmir.jpg?v=1772862401 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks being held? - **A:** Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks takes place on Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks? - **A:** Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks is organized by Last Minute Production pty ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass - 10 weeks is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Redfern, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We provide a welcoming environment for artists to come together to learn/ create/ rehearse/ record/ perform/ release with the opportunity to perform for a live audience at the Hip Hop music, arts and cultural events, end of term performances, Xmas Parties and family and cultural day events and at upcoming local festivals.\r\n THE 10 WEEKS COURSES PROVIDED: \r\n* Youth Singing \r\n* Singing All Levels \r\n* One on One Singing lessons\r\n* Studio Technical Production Beginner \r\n* Studio Technical Production Advance \r\n* Guitar/bass Intermediate \r\n* Logic Pro X \r\n* MPC Akaidemy \r\n* Hip Hop & Music Business \r\n* Youth Hip Hop\r\n* Creative Writing \r\n* Drumming Workshops\r\n* DJ/CDJ Workshops\r\n* Drumming Circle\r\n* Intro to studio for beginners (Fee's Apply)" } ] } ] ```