Lesson 1Session backups an' file management: immediate backups, incremental saves, consolidated audio export an' session export checklistDis section cover safe backup habits: save strategies, incremental versions, local an' external backups, consolidatin' audio, exportin' sessions fi other studios, an' maintainin' a clear folder structure fi long-term archivin'.
Save habits an' incremental versionsLocal, external an' cloud backupsOrganizin' project an' audio foldersConsolidatin' an' cleanin' audio filesExportin' sessions fi other DAWsArchivin' an' documentin' final sessionsLesson 2Take management an' compin' workflow: markin' good takes, playlists/lanes, compin' strategies an' version controlDis section explain how to mark takes, use playlists or lanes, organize alternate versions, comp efficiently, an' maintain version control so yuh can quickly rebuild edits, compare options, an' avoid losin' great performances.
Labelin' an' ratin' each recorded takeUsin' playlists or lanes per instrumentOrganizin' alternates an' safety takesComping strategies fi vocals an' solosEditin' while preservin' performance feelVersion control an' session snapshotsLesson 3Talkback, communication an' session etiquette: talkback mic setup, cue talkback workflow, headphone mix management an' session timeboxin'Here yuh will learn to set up a reliable talkback system, manage cue mixes, keep communication clear an' respectful, timebox takes an' breaks, an' maintain a focused, professional atmosphere dat keep di band relaxed an' productive.
Choosin' an' placin' a talkback micRoutin' talkback to cue mixesManagin' headphone mix requestsSettin' expectations fi studio behaviorTimeboxin' takes, breaks an' reviewsHandlin' conflicts an' fatigue diplomaticallyLesson 4Guide tracks an' click usage: when to use click or guide guitar, settin' tempo map an' time signatures fi three-song demoDis section cover when an' how to use click tracks, guide guitars, or scratch vocals, buildin' tempo maps, handlin' tempo changes an' odd meters, an' preparin' a tight, musical grid fi a multi-song demo widout killin' performance feel.
Decidin' when to use a click trackCreatin' guide guitar or scratch vocalsBuildin' a tempo map in di DAWHandlin' tempo changes an' ritardandosSettin' time signatures an' odd metersClick an' guide strategy fi three songsLesson 5Input list construction an' mappin': 1–8 input template wid instrument, mic model, preamp assignment, pad/phantom an' gain notesDis section teach how to design a clear input list an' map it to yuh interface: numberin' inputs, assignin' instruments, mic models, preamps, pads, phantom power, an' gain notes, plus buildin' reusable 1–8 input templates fi fast setup.
Numberin' an' labelin' hardware inputsAssignin' instruments to each channelDocumentin' mic models an' positionsPreamps, pads, phantom an' polarityCreatin' 1–8 input DAW templatesUpdatin' input lists durin' di sessionLesson 6Recordin' order an' rationale: recommended step-by-step (scratch/vocals guide, drums, bass, guitars, overdubs, leads, final vocals) an' alternate live-wid-rooms approachesDis section explain logical recordin' order fi modern sessions, why scratch tracks matter, how to prioritize drums an' rhythm instruments, when to capture vocals, an' how to adapt di workflow fi live-off-di-floor an' room-focused recordin' approaches.
Plannin' scratch an' guide performancesPrioritizin' drums an' rhythm foundationWhen to track bass, guitars an' keysSchedulin' overdubs, leads an' doublesTimin' fi final lead an' backin' vocalsAdaptin' workflow fi live band trackin'Lesson 7Pre-session preparation: session checklist (power, cables, spare mics, DI boxes, cans, adapters, tools) an' pre-communication wid bandYuh will build a solid pre-session routine: technical checklists fi power, cables, mics, DI boxes, headphones, an' tools, plus pre-communication wid di band about songs, tunings, arrangements, expectations, an' studio rules to avoid surprises.
Creatin' a studio session checklistVerifin' power, cables an' adaptersCheckin' mics, DIs an' headphonesPreparin' instruments an' tunings listCollectin' demos, lyrics an' chartsPre-session expectations wid di bandLesson 8Gain stagin' workflow: settin' mic preamp gain, checkin' RMS/PEAK meters, usin' trim plugins an' headroom targets fi analog an' digital chainsHere yuh will learn a repeatable gain stagin' workflow: settin' mic preamp levels, readin' RMS an' peak meters, usin' trims an' pads, an' hittin' safe headroom targets in analog an' digital chains to avoid noise, clippin', an' weak signals.
Settin' initial mic preamp gainReadin' RMS an' peak meters correctlyUsin' pads, trims an' input sensitivityHeadroom targets fi digital recordin'Gain stagin' through analog hardwareTroubleshootin' noisy or hot signalsLesson 9Track namin', groupin' an' routin' in di DAW: track templates fi drums, bass, guitars, vocals, stereo synth an' bussing strategyYuh will learn consistent track namin', color codin', groupin', an' routin' in di DAW, includin' drum, bass, guitar, vocal an' synth templates, bus routin', an' basic print tracks to keep large sessions fast, readable, an' mix-ready.
Consistent track namin' conventionsColor codin' by instrument familiesCreatin' drum an' band track templatesRoutin' to busses an' submix groupsUsin' VCAs an' folder tracksPreparin' mix an' print tracks early