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The Essentials of EDM/Pop Mixing

Learn how to mix club-ready EDM/pop mixes that sound incredible on any sound system
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1.5 Hours
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Learn the Foundations of Mixing Powerful Club-Ready Tracks

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Learn how to mix club-ready EDM/pop tracks that hit hard and sound great on any sound system: How to shape punchy kicks, a full and focused low end, dense synths, and much more.

  • Shape a pounding low end: Total control of your kicks and bass
  • M/S synth mixing techniques: Mix dense synth textures
  • Vocals start to finish: Build effective vocal mix chains
  • Mix bus techniques: Create cohesive final mixes
  • Effective mix templates: Cut mixing time with mix-ready templates
  • Create streaming-ready mixes: Get your mixes ready for all platforms
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Course Highlights

  • Complete Vocal Chain for a Perfect Mix

    Learn how to achieve vocal clarity, warmth and weight with a complete EDM/pop-ready vocal mixing chain; fit the vocal perfectly in the rest of your mix; add depth with reverbs and delays; plus learn parallel compression techniques to add vocal presence.

    Features: Glue Mixes without “Squashing”
  • Shape a Pounding Low End

    The kick and bass are the backbone of EDM and modern pop production. Learn how to get them to work together, ensure your kicks are tuned to the key of your track, achieve clear lows with different sidechaining techniques, and take control of your low end frequency spectrum.

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  • M/S Techniques for Mixing Synths & FX

    The key to mixing dense synth and piano textures is to balance their Mid and Side information, in order to keep the punch and drive in the mid and the sense of dimension in the sides. Learn simple techniques for achieving this, plus ways to give your sweeps, drops and drum fills maximum impact.

    Features: Fast and Efficient Operation
  • Finalize Your Mixes for Streaming

    EDM masters are some of the loudest you’ll find, because producers want all the instruments to hit hard on the club PA, in the car, and on any streaming service. We show you mix bus and mastering techniques for getting the loudest levels possible while maintaining clarity and punch.

    Features: From Vocals to “The Ringo Drum Sound”
  • The Waves EDM/Pop Mixing Template

    Save precious time while mixing, and easily practice every technique shown in this course, with the included EDM/pop mixing templates for Logic, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Studio One.

    Features: Multiple Modes Fit Different Material
  • Get Your Waves Mixing Certificate

    Complete the course and all the included multiple-choice tests, and get your official Waves Education Certificate for The Essentials of EDM/Pop Mixing.

    Features: Precision Modeled Transformers
Full Course Outline
17 Videos
1.5 Hours
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This course is based on materials covered in the Waves Mixing Foundations course, which is included FREE with your purchase. To get the most out of The Essentials of EDM/Pop Mixing, it is highly recommended that you first complete Waves Mixing Foundations course.

  • 1.
    The Right Tools for the Job: The Plugins Used in the Course
  • 1.1
    Introduction to the Plugins Used in This Course
  • 1.2
    Test your knowledge - Module 1
  • 2.
    Low End Theory: Foundations for a Banging EDM/Pop Track
  • 2.1
    Tuning the Kick to the Key of a Song: Low End Foundation
  • 2.2
    Shaping Kicks to Perfection: Kick Drum Treatment
  • 2.3
    Cleaning the Low End: Dynamic EQ & Sidechaining
  • 2.4
    Shaping a Dominant Bass
  • 2.5
    Test your knowledge - Module 2
  • 3.
    Getting the Perfect Vocal Tone: Building a Complete Vocal Chain
  • 3.1
    Recording Vocals: Tips for the Pre-Mix Stage
  • 3.2
    Creating Continuity When Mixing Vocals
  • 3.3
    Fitting Vocals in a Mix: Removing the Unwanted & Highlighting the Best Aspects
  • 3.4
    Adding Presence: Parallel Compression on Vocals
  • 3.5
    Adding Depth & Space: Blending Vocals with Reverbs and Delays
  • 3.6
    Test your knowledge - Module 3
  • 4.
    Expanding the Sonic Palette: Mixing Synths, Pianos and FX
  • 4.1
    Enhancing Pianos, Synths & FX with Mid-Side Processing
  • 4.2
    Spicing Up the Mix with FX: Mixing Sound Effects
  • 4.3
    Test your knowledge - Module 4
  • 5.
    Finalizing a Pop/EDM Mix
  • 5.1
    Creating Mix Continuity: Balancing All Instruments with VCA Faders and Groups
  • 5.2
    Modern Mix Bus Treatment: Mix Bus Plugin Chain for EDM/Pop Tracks
  • 5.3
    Stem & Stereo Mastering: Considerations for EDM/Pop Mastering
  • 5.4
    Future-Proofing Your Mix: How to Print Stems and Archive Projects
  • 5.5
    Preparing Your Mix for Streaming Platforms
  • 5.6
    Test your knowledge - Module 5
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