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Audio Engineering Curriculum
Core Modules (1–13)
Audio Engineering Fundamentals
Sound Waves and Physics
Psychoacoustics and Human Hearing
Basic Room Acoustics
Signal Fundamentals and Connectors
Digital Audio: ADC, DAC, and Formats
Gain Staging and Signal Flow
Studio Session Workflow
The Science of Sound
Equal Loudness & How We Actually Hear
Metering Types & What to Trust
Gain Structure — From Mic to Master
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Acoustic Fundamentals
Room Acoustics and Treatment
Microphone Types and Technologies
Polar Patterns and Directionality
Microphone Placement Techniques
Recording Vocals
Recording Drums
Recording Acoustic and Electric Instruments
Room Modes Explained
Bass Trap Types & Placement
Critical Listening Environment Setup
Stereo Mic Arrays
The Proximity Effect & How to Use It
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Mixing Techniques
The Mixing Workflow
Levels, Panning, and Balance
EQ Fundamentals
EQ by Instrument
Compression Basics
Advanced Compression Techniques
Reverb and Delay
Modulation Effects
Volume and Pan Automation
Mix Architecture and Bus Routing
Subtractive vs Additive EQ Philosophy
Compression by Instrument
Reverb as an Intentional Mix Tool
Delay Techniques for Width & Space
Automation — When & Why
Genre-Specific Mix Approaches
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Mastering Techniques
Mastering vs. Mixing
The Mastering Signal Chain
Loudness Standards and LUFS
Limiting and Brick-Wall Peaks
Metering and Spectral Analysis
Format-Specific Mastering
Genre-Specific Mastering
Mastering Delivery Specifications
Monitoring for Mastering
Linear Phase EQ vs Minimum Phase EQ
Stereo Mastering & Mid-Side Processing
Multiband Compression in Mastering
Delivering Masters — Format Specs by Platform
Dithering Explained
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Signal Flow & Processing
Signal Path Anatomy
Gain Staging Deep Dive
Analog Signal Flow
Digital Signal Flow in the DAW
Plugin Chains and Routing
Live Sound Signal Flow
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Sampling Theory
Fourier Analysis and the FFT
Digital Filter Theory
Convolution and Impulse Responses
Pitch Shifting Algorithms
Psychoacoustic Processing
Spectral Editing
Machine Learning in Audio
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DAW Fundamentals
Pro Tools: Session Setup and Configuration
Pro Tools: Recording Audio
Pro Tools: MIDI Basics
Pro Tools: Editing Techniques
Pro Tools: Routing and Bussing
Pro Tools: Advanced Features
Logic Pro: Session Setup and Configuration
Logic Pro: Recording Audio
Logic Pro: MIDI Basics
Logic Pro: Editing Techniques
Logic Pro: Routing and Bussing
Logic Pro: Advanced Features
FL Studio: Session Setup and Configuration
FL Studio: Recording Audio
FL Studio: MIDI Basics
FL Studio: Editing Techniques
FL Studio: Routing and Bussing
FL Studio: Advanced Features
Cubase: Session Setup and Configuration
Cubase: Recording Audio
Cubase: MIDI Basics
Cubase: Editing Techniques
Cubase: Routing and Bussing
Cubase: Advanced Features
Bitwig Studio: Session Setup and Configuration
Bitwig Studio: Recording Audio
Bitwig Studio: MIDI Basics
Bitwig Studio: Editing Techniques
Bitwig Studio: Routing and Bussing
Bitwig Studio: Advanced Features
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Vocal Chains
Choosing the Right Microphone for Vocals
Preamp Selection & Gain Staging for Vocals
High-Pass Filtering & Initial Cleanup
Corrective EQ on Vocals
Compression Fundamentals for Vocals
De-Essing
Saturation & Harmonic Enhancement
Creative EQ — Presence & Air
Reverb & Delay for Vocals
Assembling the Complete Vocal Chain & Common Mistakes
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Music Theory for Audio Engineers
Sound as Organized Frequency
The Major Scale & Key Relationships
Intervals & Why They Matter in Mixing
Chords & Harmony Basics
Rhythm, Meter & Tempo
Song Structure & Arrangement
Modal Thinking for Audio Engineers
Dynamic Range in Musical Terms
Tuning Systems & Pitch Correction
Harmony & Frequency Overlap
Chord Progressions & Common Patterns
Listening Analytically — Applying Theory to Your Ears
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Recording & Mic Techniques
Session Preparation & Signal Flow
Recording Vocals in the Studio
Recording Electric Guitar
Recording Acoustic Guitar
Recording Drums — Fundamental Mic Positions
Recording Bass Guitar
Recording in Live Rooms & Managing Bleed
Gain Staging Throughout the Recording Chain
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Live Sound & PA Systems
The Live Sound Signal Chain
PA System Components & Coverage
Gain Structure in Live Audio
Monitor Mixing
Feedback Control & Ring-Out
System Tuning & Room EQ
The FOH Mix in Context
Wireless Systems & Digital Consoles
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Synthesis & Sound Design
Oscillators, Waveforms & Harmonics
The Subtractive Synthesis Architecture
Filters — Cutoff, Resonance & Filter Types
Envelopes — ADSR Shape and Modulation Destinations
LFOs, Modulation Routing & Performance Expression
FM Synthesis — Operators, Algorithms & Harmonic Ratios
Wavetable & Granular Synthesis
Sound Design in Practice — Pads, Basses & Leads
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EDM Production & Mixing Techniques
How EDM Mixing Differs From Everything Else
The Architecture of an EDM Track — Arrangement & Energy Flow
Gain Staging in Electronic Music Production
The Low End Relationship — Kick Drum and Bass in EDM
Sidechain Compression — Creating the Pump Effect
Advanced Sidechain Applications
Synthesizer Sound Design for the Mix
EQ Techniques for Electronic Music
Compression in EDM — Control, Character, and Parallel Processing
Reverb & Delay in the Synthesized World
Stereo Width Management in EDM
Automation — A Mix That Moves
Mastering EDM — Loudness, Limiting, and Club Delivery
Building a Complete EDM Mix Session
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Genre Specializations (14–21)
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