Lesson 1Session backups and file management: immediate backups, incremental saves, consolidated audio export and session export checklistDis section cover safe backup habits: save strategies, incremental versions, local and external backups, consolidatin audio, exportin sessions for other studios, and maintainin a clear folder structure for long-term archivin.
Save habits and incremental versionsLocal, external and cloud backupsOrganizin project and audio foldersConsolidatin and cleanin audio filesExportin sessions for other DAWsArchivin and documentin final sessionsLesson 2Take management and compin workflow: markin good takes, playlists/lanes, compin strategies and version controlDis section explain how to mark takes, use playlists or lanes, organize alternate versions, comp efficient, and maintain version control so you can quick rebuild edits, compare options, and avoid losin great performances.
Labelin and ratin each recorded takeUsin playlists or lanes per instrumentOrganizin alternates and safety takesCom pin strategies for vocals and solosEditin while preservin performance feelVersion control and session snapshotsLesson 3Talkback, communication and session etiquette: talkback mic setup, cue talkback workflow, headphone mix management and session timeboxinHere you go learn to set up a solid talkback system, manage cue mixes, keep communication clear and respectful, timebox takes and breaks, and maintain a focused, professional atmosphere dat keep de band relaxed and productive.
Choosin and placin a talkback micRoutin talkback to cue mixesManagin headphone mix requestsSettin expectations for studio behaviorTimeboxin takes, breaks and reviewsHandlin conflicts and fatigue diplomaticallyLesson 4Guide tracks and click usage: when to use click or guide guitar, settin tempo map and time signatures for three-song demoDis section cover when and how to use click tracks, guide guitars, or scratch vocals, buildin tempo maps, handlin tempo changes and odd meters, and preparin a tight, musical grid for a multi-song demo without killin performance feel.
Decidin when to use a click trackCreatin guide guitar or scratch vocalsBuildin a tempo map in de DAWHandlin tempo changes and ritardandosSettin time signatures and odd metersClick and guide strategy for three songsLesson 5Input list construction and mappin: 1–8 input template with instrument, mic model, preamp assignment, pad/phantom and gain notesDis section teach how to design a clear input list and map it to your interface: numberin inputs, assignin instruments, mic models, preamps, pads, phantom power, and gain notes, plus buildin reusable 1–8 input templates for fast setup.
Numberin and labelin hardware inputsAssignin instruments to each channelDocumentin mic models and positionsPreamps, pads, phantom and polarityCreatin 1–8 input DAW templatesUpdat in input lists during de sessionLesson 6Recordin order and rationale: recommended step-by-step (scratch/vocals guide, drums, bass, guitars, overdubs, leads, final vocals) and alternate live-with-rooms approachesDis section explain logical recordin order for modern sessions, why scratch tracks matter, how to prioritize drums and rhythm instruments, when to capture vocals, and how to adapt de workflow for live-off-de-floor and room-focused recordin approaches.
Plannin scratch and guide performancesPrioritizin drums and rhythm foundationWhen to track bass, guitars and keysSchedulin overdubs, leads and doublesTimin for final lead and backin vocalsAdaptin workflow for live band trackinLesson 7Pre-session preparation: session checklist (power, cables, spare mics, DI boxes, cans, adapters, tools) and pre-communication with bandYou go build a solid pre-session routine: technical checklists for power, cables, mics, DI boxes, headphones, and tools, plus pre-communication with de band about songs, tunings, arrangements, expectations, and studio rules to avoid surprises.
Creatin a studio session checklistVerifin power, cables and adaptersCheckin mics, DIs and headphonesPreparin instruments and tunings listCollectin demos, lyrics and chartsPre-session expectations with de bandLesson 8Gain stagin workflow: settin mic preamp gain, checkin RMS/PEAK meters, usin trim plugins and headroom targets for analog and digital chainsHere you go learn a repeatable gain stagin workflow: settin mic preamp levels, readin RMS and peak meters, usin trims and pads, and hittin safe headroom targets in analog and digital chains to avoid noise, clippin, and weak signals.
Settin initial mic preamp gainReadin RMS and peak meters correctlyUsin pads, trims and input sensitivityHeadroom targets for digital recordinGain stagin through analog hardwareTroubleshootin noisy or hot signalsLesson 9Track namin, groupin and routin in de DAW: track templates for drums, bass, guitars, vocals, stereo synth and bussing strategyYou go learn consistent track namin, color codin, groupin, and routin in de DAW, includin drum, bass, guitar, vocal and synth templates, bus routin, and basic print tracks to keep large sessions fast, readable, and mix-ready.
Consistent track namin conventionsColor codin by instrument familiesCreatin drum and band track templatesRoutin to busses and submix groupsUsin VCAs and folder tracksPreparin mix and print tracks early
