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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.