• Introduction (05:14) - Patrick welcomes you and gives you a brief introduction and rundown of what will be covered in this video course that's all about incorporating hardware and analog gear into your setup, and how it can open up new sonic doors.

• Hardware VS. Plug-Ins (11:11) - Next, Patrick talks about the pros and cons of working with hardware compared to working entirely in the box. Both workflows have benefits and drawbacks, so learning where each shines will help you to take advantage of the benefits with the least amount of drawbacks.

• AD/DA Conversion Basics (09:12) - In this video, learn the basic science of sound and and how to convert audio to and from the digital domain, as well as how that minimizing conversions is important to maintain optimal quality. You'll also learn the different audio interfaces options that are available to help you better plan your recording setup.

• Front End Hardware Integration (13:05) - Using external preamps and channel strips can improve your sound quality greatly, while offering you a lot more flexibility. Patrick demonstrates this with a hardware based Joe Meek Twin Q channel strip and goes over common features that can help you get a more professional sound into your computer.

• Using Hardware as an Insert (14:05) - When mixing material that has already been recorded, one of the best ways to incorporate hardware dynamics processors, frequency processors, and filters is to insert them directly into your signal chain. In this video see how to use this hardware channel strip as an insert, and then watch how to commit your sound back into our DAW, so you don't have to redo the process next time you open your session.

• Using Unbalanced Units (06:47) - Now that you've used analog gear as an insert, it's important to know how to utilize unbalanced gear as well. Taking a balanced signal into an unbalanced unit will have different results depending on how the cables and units are wired, but it's never an ideal situation. Here, watch how to convert a balanced signal to an unbalanced signal and back again so you can use any unbalanced gear without worry.

• Hardware as an Effects Send (08:30) - Using effects sends will give your mix a sense of cohesion as well as maximize the effectiveness of a single effects processor. In this video, see how to send dry signals out to a hardware effects processor, by using the send fader to dictate how much of the original dry will be sent. Then learn how to record the processed audio back into our DAW.

• ReAmping Pt. 1 (14:15) - If you love the sound of tube amps but can't live without the flexibility of recording dry and using amp simulators, then reamping is a process you need to explore. In this video discover the simplest way to get the best of both worlds, and dial in the perfect guitar (or other instrument or vocal) tones via reamping.

• ReAmping Pt. 2 (05:49) - Next, continue on the path of reamping by using the send from your DAW instead of an insert. This is slightly more complicated, but allows you to use multiple microphones, opening up many more possibilities.

• Integrating a Summing Mixer (13:45) - Analog summing is nothing new, it's been around much longer than digital summing! Many agree that the sound of summing in an analog console brings a wider sound stage with greater separation resulting in a more professional sound, however, many of us don't have the budget, space, or I/O, etc to incorporate a gigantic professional mixing console into our workflow. Luckily, there are many analog summing units on the market that allow you to sum multiple audio channels down to 2 channels ready for mastering. In this video, learn how to hook up a summing mixer and sum 16 channels from your DAW down to a stereo left and right channel that's ready for mastering.

• Conclusion & Final Thoughts (04:03) - Patrick now recaps the highlights of what you've learned in this series, and then sends you on your way with some helpful advice. Enjoy using your hardware and getting the sound you've been looking for!