Guerrilla Mixing on Digital Consoles will teach you to get the best results under the worst conditions.
Has this happened to you?
→ "I had to mix the local band at the festival without a soundcheck, because the main act's soundcheck ran long."
→ "When we got to the venue, the PA was not set up yet. The delay made us skip soundcheck and we had to start the show blind."
→ "There was another event in progress at the venue, so we could only do a silent line check."
→ "My digital console's presets got corrupted and I had to start the mix from scratch again."
→ "The artist never shows up on time for a proper sound check."
→ "I spent the entire night putting out fires and getting yelled at by the artist."
What is Guerrilla Mixing?
We strive to have every detail sound under control. Careful microphone selection and placement, input optimisation, precise EQ and dynamics settings for best possible results. But for a lot of shows, there is no time to have everything setup correctly. You are facing a new band/venue/console/PA system and have little to no information to go on. Heck, there might not even be enough time to do a quick sound check. But you are still required to provide the best sound possible, even if you are working against the odds. That is when you have to get to work - guerilla style.
I have done a lot of these "less then ideal" shows. In fact, when talking to people, this might be the bulk of our work. So I had to develop an approach that gets the best result in the quickest manner. I have learned to strip down to the basic items, doing broad strokes to shape the general sound while still mixing the band. This course is my way of sharing my experience with engineers that want to become more efficient, faster and with more consistent end result when faced with the unknown.
What you'll learn in Guerrilla Mixing on Digital Consoles
with Aleš Štefančič
Lessons
This online training course includes video lessons, private training sessions, and an online support community.
It is intended for intermediate level live sound engineers who want to get great results fast when faced with less than optimal circumstances and little to no time to prepare.
Each module will include a step-by-step guided presentation of building a mix from scratch, based on real-life examples. Here is an overview of what the lessons will include:
Prevention - strategies for avoiding stressful circumstances, how to get the right information fast and avoid painful mistakes.
Stage Work - checklist of essential actions on stage to avoid problems down the road, microphone selection and placement strategies, using microphone polarity plots and monitor placement.
Console Prep - techniques for quick console setup including channel processing and FX strategies.
Line Check - my approach to line check, band communication strategies and “guerrilla mixing” EQ and dynamics.
Monitor Mixing - quick monitor mixing with visual references, using “More Me” and “Stage Opposite” techniques to preset your mixes.
FOH mixing - discover my two-handed mixing technique and see me break down my mental process when mixing a live band from scratch with zero prep time.
Support
Most people learn this stuff making lots of painful mistakes over years of working on shows. This course will fast track your growth by connecting you with a dedicated group of peers in our private online community away from the distractions of Facebook where you'll be able to give and receive support, 24 hours a day. Talking to your peers and discovering how they tackle obstacles we all face is both a fantastic learning tool and also a great networking opportunity that can open career possibilities. The tuition offers 1 month of access to this online community.
Private Training
In addition to our interaction during lessons and discussions, each participant gets a private 30-minute training with me over video chat. We will discuss specific issues you might be struggling with and come up with tailor-made solutions for your work. We can even go over your show files or critique recordings of your mixes.
How does it work?
The entire course takes place online. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. You can go through the lessons at your own pace and check your understanding by completing the quizzes after almost every lesson. You get lifetime access to all of the course materials including any future updates.
FAQ
How long is the course?
The course consists of more than 40 video lessons. You get lifetime access to all course materials so that you can move at the pace that works best for you.
Will i get a certificate?
Yes!
Do I need to own a console for this course?
Absolutely not! This knowledge can be applied to just about any system and console out there. If you would like to try out the tips immediately, you can use any free offline console software of your choosing.
Do I need prior knowledge of mixing consoles?
Yes. This course is aimed at engineers who already have prior knowledge of basic console routing, but is a great learning resource in terms of mixing strategy and approach as well.
who do i contact in case of a question?
Me! Just send me an email at info@gainmedialab.com.
What are students saying?
“I was able to learn how to get things done in whatever situation and plan for the worst.”
“... last show went very good and I do have a new client - the band wants that I take over the role as their sound engineer in the future. Your guerrilla sessions helped me a lot. ”
The Guerrilla Guarantee
IF you are not satisfied after the first TWO Modules, you get your money back
My intention is to provide valuable information that will help you get better results, allow you to have more fun and further your career. If for any reason you are not satisfied with this course after completing the first two modules, just send me a message and I will process a fast, friendly, no questions asked refund of your purchase price.
Tuition
41 information-packed video lessons
1 private lesson
1 month of support in our online community
The Guerrilla Guarantee
Lifetime access to all course materials
