Editing , Mixing , Prep & Organization ,

PREP SCHOOL

Whether you're here to level up your own prep process, or because you're interested in prepping mix sessions for me - you've come to the right place. PREP SCHOOL is now in session!

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Dana Nielsen

Learn Dana's Time-Tested Mix Prep Template

Watch Dana’s entire ITB (In The Box) mix prep process from start to finish, complete with downloadable files for you utilize as you follow along. Learn Dana’s file systems and naming conventions, color coding, keyboard shortcuts, signal flow and routing, downloadable track presets, free SoundFlow presets, and so much more. Consistent mix results require a consistent mixing system. Now, Dana’s time-tested chart-topping system can be yours!

What's included:

Already enjoying this course?

Andrew Feltenstein

Producer, Composer

These classes and tools are the best in the business!

Jon Plett

Drummer, Producer

You're getting WAY more than a class on vocal production, you're getting a master class on editing and arrangement. This course was better than most in-person internships I've done and unlike some other courses out there, there's no holding back on the goodies. If you're looking to up your home recording game or doing this line of work full-time, this course is easily worth every penny and every minute invested. It is truly a GREAT one!

Brian Chapman

Producer, Composer, Guitarist

There is a wealth of information here from one of the best engineers in the business. The lessons are laid out in such an easy-to-process way. I’ve been doing work like this for more than 20 years, and I’ve already learned so much I can't wait to implement into my workflow. Easily worth MANY times what it costs. DNHP (Do Not Hesitate Purchase!) Highly recommended. One million stars. For real.

Course Content

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MixPrep Process 1: Starting from Multi-Track Stems

1. Organizing Files and Folders Sample Lesson

MixPrep Process 2: starting from an Existing Pro Tools Session

2. Creating the Pro Tools Session Sample Lesson

3. Preferences and Track Colors 1 Quiz

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Lesson Content

8. Routing Print Tracks

9. Submasters and Stems

10. Creating Custom FX Presets

11. VCA

12. D Command and the Finished Product

13. Save As

LIVESTREAMS

10-19-23 LIVE Mixing and Editing – Acoustic Pop Singer-Songwriter [PS]

There is a downloadable Toolkit of supplemental materials included with the purchase of this course!

Once enrolled, you'll have access to the private Prep School course group, accessible from the Mix Protégé Forums page. There you'll find a link to the Prep School Toolkit including keyboard shortcut cheat-sheet, Pro Tools session files, a full-color step-by-step course manual, and more!

Course Content

MixPrep Process 1: Starting from Multi-Track Stems

1. Organizing Files and Folders Sample Lesson

MixPrep Process 2: starting from an Existing Pro Tools Session

2. Creating the Pro Tools Session Sample Lesson

3. Preferences and Track Colors 1 Quiz

Expand

Lesson Content

8. Routing Print Tracks

9. Submasters and Stems

10. Creating Custom FX Presets

11. VCA

12. D Command and the Finished Product

13. Save As

LIVESTREAMS

10-19-23 LIVE Mixing and Editing – Acoustic Pop Singer-Songwriter [PS]

About Instructor

Dana Nielsen

Dana Nielsen is a Grammy-nominated mixer, engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with SZA, Rihanna, Adele, Post Malone, The Smashing Pumpkins, Neil Young, Justin Timberlake, Weezer, The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, and Kanye West. A frequent collaborator with legendary producer, Rick Rubin, Nielsen has amassed credits that run the stylistic gamut from Neil Diamond to Slayer and just about everything in between.

2 Courses

PREP SCHOOL

Learn Dana's Time-Tested Mix Prep Template

What's included:

Already enjoying this course?

Andrew Feltenstein

Jon Plett

Brian Chapman

Course Content

MixPrep Process 1: Starting from Multi-Track Stems

Course Content

About Instructor

Dana Nielsen

Course Includes