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EDM Excellence: Master Mixing & Mastering with Luca Pretolesi & Expansive Academy—The Pioneers Behind the Biggest Dance Anthems

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Dive into our exclusive masterclass led by Luca Pretolesi, the Grammy-nominated architect of EDM's sonic boom, in collaboration with Expansive Academy. With hits echoed in clubs worldwide and credits with Steve Aoki, Diplo, and Major Lazer, Luca imparts techniques that define genres.


This collaboration offers an unparalleled opportunity to craft your sound with the mastery that fills dance floors globally.

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    Dive into our exclusive masterclass led by Luca Pretolesi, the Grammy-nominated architect of EDM's sonic boom, in collaboration with Expansive Academy. With hits echoed in clubs worldwide and credits with Steve Aoki, Diplo, and Major Lazer, Luca imparts techniques that define genres.


    This collaboration offers an unparalleled opportunity to craft your sound with the mastery that fills dance floors globally.

    What Is The Mixing & Mastering Masterclass?  

    A complete package that teaches you everything you need to know to mix and master electronic dance music to a professional standard.


    • A once in a lifetime opportunity to join one of the music industry's most talented, prolific mixing and mastering engineers in the studio and learn his secrets.


    • Luca Pretolesi, the five-time Grammy nominee and multiple Platinum, Diamond, Billboard, and Golden Melody award winner, throws open the doors to Studio DMI, his celebrated Las Vegas mixing and mastering facility.


    • Learn a powerful step by step process you can use to give your records the punch and clarity to make an explosive impact on the dance floor.


    • Get a fascinating insight into the mindset of an experienced professional mixing and mastering engineer who is revered across the industry.

    Masterclass Breakdown

    • Set yourself up for success by using the stereo bus and core concepts like EQ, compression and gain staging to build a strong foundation for your mix.


    • We all know how important the kick drum is - use the drum bus to build crisp and punchy drums that give the ravers no choice but to groove!


    • Enhance your groove even further by processing your individual drum sounds to cut through the mix time and time again.


    • No more muddy mixes - get your unruly bass under control with sidechaining and compression, then saturate and EQ your synths to drive your track forward.


    • Carve out space in your mix for your vocal to take centre stage, and learn how Luca uses automation to make his drops hit harder than anyone else's!


    • Finally, polish up your track and learn Luca’s secret technique to achieve loud, punchy masters without sacrificing clarity or space in your music!

    WHY THE MIXING DANCE MUSIC MASTERCLASS?

    LUCA PRETOLESI

    As a 25-year veteran of the game, with well over 30,000 logged studio hours to his credit, who's worked alongside the likes of Diplo & Major Lazer, Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, SIDEPIECE, and dozens of other world-renowned artists — there is, simply and honestly, no one better equipped to teach mixing and mastering than Luca Pretolesi.


    While he was putting this masterclass together, Luca was also hard at work mastering Drake’s latest album, and he’ll be teaching you the cutting edge techniques he used to do so!

    Stereo Bus

    Unlock the secrets of professional stereo bus setup, mastering compression, EQ, and gain staging techniques. Transform your tracks from good to exceptional with insights from a top industry pro.

    Drums PT 1

    Learn the art of setting a dynamic drum bus with expert compression and clipping techniques. Discover the secret to making your kick drum stand out in the mix. Achieve a crisp, punchy sound that elevates your tracks.

    Drums PT 2

    Master the techniques of transient design, widening, and EQ for each component - claps, hats, loops, snare rolls, and rides. Learn how to extract the maximum potential from your drums for a fuller, more impactful sound.

    Bass & Synths

    Delve into EQ, groove sidechaining, and bus processing to elevate your bass lines. Then, master the art of applying saturation and EQ to synths, ensuring every element of your track works in perfect harmony. Transform your mix with techniques that bring clarity and cohesion to your music.

    Vocals

    Experience Luca Pretolesi's mastery in vocal mixing as he demonstrates how to utilize EQ to carve out space in your mix. Dive into creative techniques with delays and VCA Automation to intensify the impact of your final drop. Gain insider knowledge to make your tracks hit harder and stand out.

    Final Stereo Bus

    Discover the art of using clippers and limiters to attain a mix that's both loud and punchy, yet crystal clear. Learn how to preserve transients and avoid distortion for a professional, polished sound. This lesson is your key to unlocking mixes that stand out in clarity and power.

    HEAR THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

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