Are you wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to studio monitors? Do you really need them? Why can't you use any speakers? How big do they need to be? If any of these questions sound familiar, you've come to the right place. In this studio monitor video course, studio wiz Alberto Rizzo Schettino will demystify the topic of studio monitors and separate fact from fiction. You'll learn the difference between nearfield and farfield monitors, what's best for your space, and how to voice your speakers properly, along with plenty of other tips to help you make the most of your space and speakers, both of which will result in mixes that translate better everywhere! These studio monitor videos are designed for those looking to purchase their first studio monitors or possibly upgrade and would like to know more on the subject.

12 Videos ( 2h 18m )

Though we can do our best with acoustic treatment, even the most expensive speakers and best rooms can benefit from proper calibration. Despite the many automated procedures available nowadays, the best room and speaker calibration is still done manually. Fortunately, the best software for the task is completely free, and all we need is a calibration microphone and an audio interface. This monitor calibration video course is for those new to the monitor calibration process.

12 Videos ( 3h 12m )

It's a well-debated topic. Does your DAW have its own sound? In this music production video course, production guru Alberto Rizzo Schettino investigates this idea from an instructive angle, teaching you many techniques and methods to ensure that you're getting the best results from your DAW throughout your workflow and the entire signal chain.

3 Videos ( 35m )

If you've always felt a bit confused about compression, limiting, expansion, and other dynamic processors, look no further. In this audio dynamics video course, processing guru Alberto Rizzo Schettino breaks down the topic of dynamics like never before, so you'll come away with a deep, thorough understanding that will serve you well for the rest of your musical career. Specifically, you'll learn about four major concepts related to dynamics - compression, limiting, expansion, and side-chaining - including explanations about their various parameters and practical tips and techniques for using them effectively. These videos are created for those new to the subject of dynamics.

11 Videos ( 2h 34m )

In this DAW video course, production wizard Alberto Rizzo Schettino will walk you through the often-overlooked (but crucial!) process of preparing for a mixing session. Whether you want to be a music producer assistant or just need to prepare your own DAW session for mixing, this DAW video course is for you. This course covers a wide range of topics, including track cleaning and management, effective bus practices, gain staging, channel strip settings, and more. The steps covered in this DAW course will help you make the most of your mixing session and avoid getting mired in unnecessary clutter and other time-wasting issues. These DAW videos are designed for anyone who works with DAW sessions.

10 Videos ( 1h 33m )

In this in-depth production and mixing video course, studio guru Alberto Rizzo Schettino takes you back in time, so to speak, and shows how to recreate the old-school way of recording and mixing while working entirely in your DAW, or "In the Box". From routing options and session resource management to specific instrument treatment and processing, you'll work your way through an entire mix, learning all kinds of tips, techniques, and ideas along the way. These videos are designed for those looking to capture that vintage workflow, aesthetic, and sound, all while working entirely in your DAW.

11 Videos ( 2h 40m )