Secrets of the Pros

Over 8 Hours to Get You Started
In this training series you will learn how to set up your studio properly (which is critical and often done incorrectly), basic signal flow, pro recording tips, expert mixing tricks, how to get the most from EQ, compression, delay, reverb, MIDI, and much more. This training is for beginner to pro levels, and applies to all digital and analogue systems, and all software.

Meet Manny
Learn from pro-audio expert, Manny LaCarrubba, whose decades of experience include audio engineering and producing, studio design, loudspeaker design as co-founder of Grimani Systems, acoustician, home-theatre and sound system design and more. Manny has worked with the likes of Santana, Herbie Hancock, Metallica, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Kenny G, Mariah Carey, Primus. This is the best possible education one can get regarding audio production.

Recording and Mixing - Level 1
This is the first level of the series for beginner to mid level recording enthusiast. Weather you are a hobbyist or aspiring pro, you want your music to sound great and this is where to get started. Getting your foundation of recording concepts right is essential to having fun while you're making great sounding music.
Videos Included with This Level (1)
1. Intro to the Recording & Mixing Series
2. Setting up your studio right- very important!
3. Connecting your gear properly and quickly
4. The principles of microphones
5. Setting up to create a new song
6. Getting to know the mixer
7. Basics of recording your tracks right
8. Recording a great sounding bass guitar
9. Recording electric & acoustic guitars like an expert
10. BONUS: More good advice (learn other amazing secrets)

Recording and Mixing Series - Level 2
Start having some real fun by taking your music to the next level. These videos will start you into the world of editing so you can adjust and fine tune your tracks to sound their best. Every pro uses editing and knowing some basic tricks can really help make your music sound better.
Level-2 will start you down the path of using processing like EQ, compression, delays, and reverbs. These tools are essential to making a mix sound professional. Learn new techniques used by the best of the best.
Videos Included with This Level (2)
1. Understanding the basics of MIDI
2. The power of editing audio
3. Mixer fundamentals
4. The secrets of equalization
5. Getting started with compressors and mixing dynamics
6. The power of delays in your mix
7. The pro way to use reverbs and wideners
8. The secrets of guitar tone plug-ins and special FX
9. BONUS: More overall secrets you can apply to your recordings

Recording and Mixing Series - Level 3
In this title, you will learn even more exact techniques and tricks used by a long list of the best mixing engineers in the industry. Explore a vast knowledge of pro recording techniques for vocals, electric guitars, bass, drums and much more.
Videos Included with This Level (3)
1. Signal path overview to maximize quality
2. Need to knows about pre-amps
3. Signal routing and why its critical
4. Click tracks
5. Cutting Loops to sound right
6. More recording tips to help you create quickly
7. The secrets behind recording drums
8. Recording and mixing bass
9. The secrets behind recording guitars
10. MIDI, Keyboards, Drum Machines and how to get the max from them
11. The secrets behind recording vocals (Essential watching!)
12. Learn how the masters mix
13. The big secret of acoustics MUST SEE!