Master Your Sound
Join Mixing Legend Hannes Bieger
at his world famous studio in Berlin
July 14–17 | October 20–23 | December 1–4
7 Seats Only
Join one of Europe’s top mixing engineers in a transformative, hands-on masterclass that
will elevate your production skills and connect you with the heart of Berlin’s music scene
February 10–13 | April 5–8
June 16–19 | July 14–17
7 Seats Only
Join one of Europe’s top mixing engineers in a transformative, hands-on masterclass that
will elevate your production skills and connect you with the heart of Berlin’s music scene
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Get hands-on in Hannes’ state-of-the-art Berlin studio
Receive personalized feedback to sharpen your sound
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Your Expert Instructor
Hannes Bieger has built an untouchable reputation as a mixing engineer, with a client list that includes Adam Beyer, Adana Twins, Adriatique, Âme, Andrea Oliva, Ben Klock, Blond:ish, Dixon, Dubfire, Ellen Allien, Enrico Sangiuliano, Giorgia Angiuli, Jan Blomqvist, Mano Le Tough, Marcel Dettmann, Ruede Hagelstein, Sascha Braemer, Stephan Bodzin, Tale Of Us, Tyler Pope (LCD Soundsystem), youANDme to name a few in house and techno.
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Music is more than just a sound;
it's an emotion, a journey
Hannes Bieger
Daily Topics
Day 1
Foundation & Goal Setting
Introduction, common challenges, and problem-solving techniques
Day 2
Creative Workflow
Organizing projects, refining the creative process, and mastering your tools
Day 3
Techniques & Monitoring
Using reference playlists, metering tools, and curating sound with precision
First Hand Feedback
Pricing and Logistics
Pricing
$5800
Flexible payment plans
2-8 months available
Dates
July 14–17 | October 20–23 |
December 1–4
32hrs per event / 8hr per day
Location
Berlin, Germany
Hannes’ Studio
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Why do I have to apply?
This is for our team to better understand your music production experience.
02
Where is the course based?
Hannes’ studio is based in Berlin, Germany.
03
How do I pay?
Apple Pay, credit card, bank transfer or crypto. Payment plans are available.
04
Is this course right for me?
Our team will help guide to the right starting place if you're just getting into producing music.
05
Are flights and ground transportation included?
Flights are not included. Berlin has a fantastic public transport system that gets you anywhere cheap. We'll provide the details.
06
What else can I do while in Berlin?
We will provide a personalized list of events and places to check out while in Berlin.
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masterclass and level up your music journey.
Spots are limited to 7 participants per session. Apply now to secure your place in Hannes' exclusive masterclass and level up your music journey.
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Course Material & Imagery
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Part 1 — Available September
Mixed Reality Modules
- Drum Tuning
- Acoustic Treatment
- Monitor Placement
Introduction
- Basic concepts and goals
- Less is more
- Techniques instead of technology
- The right balance
- The build of a mix
- Common problems
- Less is more“ approach
- Solving problems
Preparation
The Creative Bermuda Triangle
- File formats and handling
- Project organisation/folder structure
- Importing the files
- Grouping
- Rough mix(es) and reference track(s)
Monitoring
What you hear is
(the opposite of) what you
get
- Basic studio layout
- Monitor speakers
- Mixing with headphones
- The signal path
- Curating a reference playlist
- Working with a reference playlist
- Using metering tools
Basic Mixing
Focusing on the simple things
- Gain staging
- Mono vs. stereo signals
- Time domain and frequency domain
- Panning signals
- Cleaning up the sound
- Low cuts and high cuts
- Balancing
- Fader balance vs. EQ
- Finding the sweet spot
Part 2 — Available December
Drum Tuning
The Most Important Step in the Process
- The concept
- The tools
- How it works
- The different drum elements
EQ
Shaping Soundwaves
- EQ 101
- EQ concepts: surgical vs. sweetening
- Resonances
- Minimal invasive filtering
- Bell/Shelve/Tilt
- The „Pultec trick“ demystified
Philosophical Interlude
If in doubt, make it loud or leave it out
Compression
Control, cohesion, and character
- Compression 101
- Types of compression
- Automation vs. compression
- Use cases
- Multiband: yay or nay
- Compression vs. Dynamic EQ
- Parallel compression demystified
Philosophical Interlude
Music is the greatest art form that doesn’t even exist
Spatial Design
Setting the Soundstage
- Basic concepts
- Depth layers in a mix
- Reverb 101
- Delay 101
- Pre-delay and decay
- Creating depth with early reflections
- Creating one-shot tails
- Reverb tails as pads
- Channel inserts vs. send effects
- Bus routings with reverbs and delays
- Sound design with reverbs
Mixing and Groove
Let it Roll
- Delays as groove tools
- Sidechain compression
- Reverb and delay parameters
- Tools and techniques and how they influence the groove
Part 3 — Available December
Mixing Low End
Fundamental Issues
- Monitoring 101
- The toolbox
- The sequence is key
- Drum tuning: benefits and limits
- Sidechain compression: yay or nay
- Bass drum shaping
Mixing Vocals
Acoustic Signals in an Electronic World
- Vocal 101
- Cleaning up the sound
- Editing and comping
- Tuning
- Automation
- EQ
- Compression
- De-essing
- Placement and treatment
Buss Processing
Group Therapy
- Routing concepts
- Less is more
- Bussing vs. grouping
- Drum buss processing: Compression
- Drum buss processing: EQ
- Drum buss processing: Saturation
- Vocal buss processing: EQ
- Vocal buss processing: Compression
Advanced Mixing & Techniques
Going the Extra Mile
- Ideas and concepts
- The sound stage
- Modelling 3D sonic sculptures
- Placing sounds
- Automation
- Creating drama and big sounds
- The yin and yang principle
- Telling a story with a mix
Philosophical Interlude
- Emphasize the flaws the „good“ ones
Mixing The Bigger Picture
No Mix is an Island
- The different stages
- The earlier quality occurs, the better
- Ingredients
- Tackling issues at the source
- Fixing it in the mix?
- Arrangement is key
Exporting The Mix
The Launchpad
- Master buss processing: yay or nay
- Export for mastering
- Export for DJ testing
Famous Last Words
- Gardening, not architecture!
Mixing Low End
Fundamental Issues
- Monitoring 101
- The toolbox
- The sequence is key
- Drum tuning: benefits and limits
- Sidechain compression: yay or nay
- Bass drum shaping
Mixing Vocals
Acoustic Signals in an Electronic World
- Vocal 101
- Cleaning up the sound
- Editing and comping
- Tuning
- Automation
- EQ
- Compression
- De-essing
- Placement and treatment
Buss Processing
Group Therapy
- Routing concepts
- Less is more
- Bussing vs. grouping
- Drum buss processing: Compression
- Drum buss processing: EQ
- Drum buss processing: Saturation
- Vocal buss processing: EQ
- Vocal buss processing: Compression
Advanced Mixing & Techniques
Going the Extra Mile
- Ideas and concepts
- The sound stage
- Modelling 3D sonic sculptures
- Placing sounds
- Automation
- Creating drama and big sounds
- The yin and yang principle
- Telling a story with a mix
Philosophical Interlude
- Emphasize the flaws the „good“ ones
Mixing The Bigger Picture
No Mix is an Island
- The different stages
- The earlier quality occurs, the better
- Ingredients
- Tackling issues at the source
- Fixing it in the mix?
- Arrangement is key
Exporting The Mix
The Launchpad
- Master buss processing: yay or nay
- Export for mastering
- Export for DJ testing
Famous Last Words
- Gardening, not architecture!
Mixed Reality Modules
- Coming Soon
Drum Tuning
The Most Important Step in the Process
- The concept
- The tools
- How it works
- The different drum elements
EQ
Shaping Soundwaves
- EQ 101
- EQ concepts: surgical vs. sweetening
- Resonances
- Minimal invasive filtering
- Bell/Shelve/Tilt
- The „Pultec trick“ demystified
Philosophical Interlude
If in doubt, make it loud or leave it out
Compression
Control, cohesion, and character
- Compression 101
- Types of compression
- Automation vs. compression
- Use cases
- Multiband: yay or nay
- Compression vs. Dynamic EQ
- Parallel compression demystified
Philosophical Interlude
Music is the greatest art form that doesn’t even exist
Spatial Design
Setting the Soundstage
- Basic concepts
- Depth layers in a mix
- Reverb 101
- Delay 101
- Pre-delay and decay
- Creating depth with early reflections
- Creating one-shot tails
- Reverb tails as pads
- Channel inserts vs. send effects
- Bus routings with reverbs and delays
- Sound design with reverbs
Mixing and Groove
Let it Roll
- Delays as groove tools
- Sidechain compression
- Reverb and delay parameters
- Tools and techniques and how they influence the groove
Mixed Reality Modules(Free)
- Drum Tuning
- Acoustic Treatment
- Monitor Placement
Introduction(Free)
- Basic concepts and goals
- Less is more
- Techniques instead of technology
- The right balance
- The build of a mix
- Common problems
- Less is more“ approach
- Solving problems
Preparation*
The Creative Bermuda Triangle
- File formats and handling
- Project organisation/folder structure
- Importing the files
- Grouping
- Rough mix(es) and reference track(s)
Monitoring*
What you hear is
(the opposite of) what you get
- Basic studio layout
- Monitor speakers
- Mixing with headphones
- The signal path
- Curating a reference playlist
- Working with a reference playlist
- Using metering tools
Basic Mixing*
Focusing on the simple things
- Gain staging
- Mono vs. stereo signals
- Time domain and frequency domain
- Panning signals
- Cleaning up the sound
- Low cuts and high cuts
- Balancing
- Fader balance vs. EQ
- Finding the sweet spot
*Not Included in the Free Trial