MasterLogic Academy
M09 · Intermediate · Polish

Mixing Foundations

Balance, EQ, compression, sends, buses, reverb, delay, metering, gain staging, and reference listening with stock plugins.

Mixing

16 guided hours

A balanced stock-plugin mix with references, buses, metering notes, and a pre-master bounce.

Lesson Flow

  1. 1

    Set static balance, pan, and gain before plugins.

  2. 2

    Use Channel EQ and compression with specific listening goals.

  3. 3

    Build reverb and delay sends instead of overusing inserts.

  4. 4

    Reference commercial tracks and use meters as confirmation, not taste.

  5. 5

    Print a pre-master bounce and write mix notes.

Assignment

Mix the provided multitrack using stock Logic plugins and submit a pre-master with notes.

Due proof

One finished checkpoint with notes, version info, and export evidence.

Share mode

Private class review first; public profile proof only after learner approval.

Badge gate

Balance, EQ decisions, Dynamics control.

Rubric

Balance
EQ decisions
Dynamics control
Space and sends
Reference and notes