Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Organize the Session
Chapter 3: Groups, Busses and FX
Chapter 4: Basic Vocal / Drum Mix
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Basic Vocal Sound (15:47)
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Basic Drum Mix (14:21)
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The Overheads (7:41)
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The Room Mics (6:17)
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The Kick Drum (16:22)
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The Snare Drum (14:03)
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The Tom Sound (8:48)
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Electronic Drums & Filter (7:18)
Chapter 5: Bass and Keys
Chapter 6: Guitars
Chapter 7: Final Vocal Mix
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Verse Vocal (7:25)
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The Hook Vocals (5:00)
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The Chorus Vocal (7:01)
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The Distortion Vocal (6:31)
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The Background Vocals (9:35)
Chapter 8: Automation and Final Mix
Multi-Platinum Engineer and Producer Kenny Gioia is back with an in-depth series on mixing in Reaper! This collection allows you watch a pro as he takes a multi-tracked production and mixes it from the ground up, from beginning to end. If you use Reaper and want to see how a professional mixer crafts a mix, this series is a must see.
Kenny starts off the series with an overview of all the tracks used in the song. Next, after doing a quick rough mix of the song to get an idea of what will be needed, Kenny organizes the project with the use of markers, color coding and the renaming of tracks. After the organization, Kenny gets down to business on all the vocals, drums, bass, synths, keys & rest of the tracks and goes through each one meticulously, getting the best possible sound with the use of EQs, compressors and more.
If you use Reaper for your productions and want to see how a veteran producer / engineer sculpts his mix from beginning to end, this is the product for you. Unleash the power of Reaper on your mix... Get "Mixing in Reaper" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Really well explained
Kenny Gioia explains things really well. He takes it at a slow pace which really helps the understanding and application of what he's doing. Really helps in getting the most out of Reaper although I would like it be updated to be based around the latest version of Reaper
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Reaper
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Amazing Course
All Kenny courses are amazing and this is no different. I learned so much watching this that I can't put into words. Thank you Kenny and than you groove3 for this amazing serie with a fair price.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Sound for Film/TV, FL Studio, Reaper
Submitted 3 months ago
Great walk through.
Great walk through of the mixing process and how to use Reaper.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase, Studio One
Submitted 3 months ago
Very Helpful
Excellent video! So many valuable things I've learned in this video series that I can incorporate into my sessions.I think Kenny is an incredible teacher, producer and engineer, it's an absolute pleasure learning from him.
I am a: Musician, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Submitted 6 months ago
Fun to watch
Kenny's tutorials are fun to watch, he talks a mile a minute and covers a lot of info!
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Reaper
Submitted 7 months ago
Respect
I have a lot of respect for Kenny Gioia due to the tremendous amount of free YouTube tutorials he has put out about Reaper - Reaper Mania. We cant all afford the luxury of buying tutorials, that being said, my subscription to Groove3 came courtesy of iZotope. and apart from their own software instruction of RX6, I was able to watch this set by Kenny. I wasn't disappointed, as these videos show the same attention to detail as his YouTube ones. His choice of music was cool and I didn't find myself reluctant to return because I hated the music. The arrangement was interesting enough for Kenny to show us how he approached the mix, which I thought was brilliantly minimalist, yet sophisticated enough to enhance. I don't think this is a beginners course because there are steps missing, so probably aimed at intermediate users. one thing is for certain, Reaper owe Kenny Gioia some serious kudos for showing us the real power of the program. Reaper is fast becoming a contender for the Pro-Tools crown.
I am a: Student, Producer, Audio Engineer, Cakewalk Sonar, Reaper
Submitted 1 year ago
Clear and Precise Tutorial
Very well made tutorial for Reaper. Just brilliant. Well done Kenny.
I am a: Hobbyist, Reaper
Submitted 1 year ago
Kenny Gioia as usual!
Very helpful, interesting, very understandable!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Reaper
Submitted 1 year ago
Super helpful.
Kenny Gioia - I like his way of teaching.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer
Submitted 1 year ago
Fantastic, as usual
Another Fantastic tutorial by Kenny. Looking over the shoulder of a master and following along while running Reaper at the same time is a great way to learn. I find that having two monitors is almost a must while doing this. My only, ah, complaint, is that it's for Reaper 4 and recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio. I'm not dinging the tutorial in any way for this but it would be nice to get a Reaper 5 edition in 720p or 1080p.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Reaper
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've played an instrument since I was 10. Drums and Trumpet. I'm 40 now. I can play a little bit of any instrument. Master of none. Rock bands most of my life.
2. What training have you had?
I was taught trumpet classically from grade school up until I graduated high school. I went to Five Towns College for engineering and learned that you can't just learn this stuff from school. I did graduate though.
3. When did you get into recording?
I've been recording since I was 15. Two cassette players wired to a Radio Shack mixer. Eventually I got an 8 track reel to reel by Fostex. I've used just about every DAW and I started using them before they even recorded audio. Vision and Performer were just MIDI sequencers at the time. Before they became Studio Vision and Digital Performer. I got studio jobs because I knew computer MIDI and most studios didn't. I eventually moved up to Sound Tools which was two track. Then Pro Tools made a Audio Media III card which let you have 4 inputs. Gradually I moved up from there with Pro Tools D24, Pro Tools Mix to HD.
4. People you have worked with/for?
Marcy Playground
Mandy Moore
LFO
Willa Ford
Lee Ann Womack
Paulina Rubio
Hall & Oates
Bayside
Head Automatica
Cute is What We Aim For
FTSK
and many more...
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Hmmm. My Mom always said "Self Praise Stinks". I think it's because I have no ability to talk like a professional announcer, or plan out my teachings. So I teach as if you were sitting next to me. Pretty much off the cuff. I think that engages people more. We're so used to hearing everything done so properly and planned out with unnecessary explanations and proper wording that the brain will actually ignore most of it. Your brain tunes it out like you're back at your desk at school. But if the teacher grabbed you aside and just explained it to you, I believe you'd get more out of it. That is what I try to do.
Products by Kenny
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tutorial videoCompressors Explained
Kenny Gioia is back, this time giving you the history and application of all the famous Compressors ever made, as well as their modern day plug-in equivalents! Now you’ll know exactly what Compressor to pick for your tracks and how to use them. This series is long overdue!
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tutorial videoDelay Explained
The Delay effect is one of the oldest effects to be used on recordings, and there are many different types and ways to apply it. Multi-Platinum mixer / producer extraordinaire Kenny Gioia returns with a must have series for anyone recording, mixing, engineering or producing music. See how delay can be used to make tracks bigger, wider and just cooler! Learn the important fundamentals and advanced techniques of delay, and you'll find yourself using delay smarter and more creatively.
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tutorial videoEventide UltraChannel Explained
Multi-Platinum Engineer / Mixer Kenny Gioia brings you the definitive series on Eventide's amazing UltraChannel Strip plug-in. Follow along with Kenny as he breaks down all the Features and Functions while showing you What the Plug-In Can Do on Different Sources. He also reveals all the Effects, so you'll know just what to do with them on Your Songs and Productions.
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tutorial videoFirst Song with REAPER
Platinum producer / engineer Kenny Gioia takes you step by step on how to make your first song in Cockos REAPER. From nothing to something awesome, Kenny gets you going with REAPER easily and quickly. You also get the Reaper session and audio files that Kenny uses, so you can follow along.
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tutorial videoMixing 101 - Mix Session from Hell
Platinum producer / engineer Kenny Gioia now reveals a day in the life of a mix engineer, mixing a song from beginning to end, and how to handle all the common problems you'll encounter on your way to that perfect mix. You even get the session files so you can mix along in your DAW and see and hear the results in real-time!
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