HRME • Advanced hybrid mixing course
Mixing Hybrid
Country
Follow a complete country mix from session setup to final balance.
Join David Vignola as he mixes “Happy” by Lori Kole with an analog console, outboard gear, and plugins. Hear how he balances drums, fiddle, guitars, keys, and vocals, then mix the song yourself with the included multitracks.
COMPARE BASIC & PRO Watch lesson samples
Basic $197 · Pro $247 · One-time payment
How this course helps:
Analog / Hybrid Workflow Shown
Level Up & Get Paid For Your Mixes
See a Real Client Mix From Start To Finish
Choose training that fits your experience
Is this the right course for you?
This course is for mixers who are comfortable with EQ, compression, and routing and want to follow a complete country mix. About a year of mixing experience is recommended.
Practice with the included multitracks in your own DAW. If you’re just getting started, explore the beginner courses first.
The real project behind the course
Hear the song you’ll mix.
Listen to “Happy” by Lori Kole. Both packages include the multitracks so you can mix along in your own DAW.
Inside the main course • Included in Basic & Pro
Build the mix. Hear why each move matters.
Follow 10 video sections, from session setup and reference listening to the final balance of the full band.
01 / SETUP
Prepare the hybrid session
Organize tracks and route signals between your DAW, console, and outboard gear.
02 / DRUMS
Add depth to the drum kit
Blend the room mics and a touch of spring reverb while keeping the drums defined.
03 / BASS & FIDDLE
Balance weight and dynamics
Shape the bass and smooth the fiddle so it keeps its character without jumping out.
04 / GUITARS & KEYS
Give each part room
Balance acoustic and electric guitars alongside keys so each part can be heard.
05 / VOCALS
Keep Lori’s lead vocal clear
Hear the compressor, de-esser, and EQ in context, then balance the backing vocals.
06 / FINAL BALANCE
Check the full mix against a reference
Use reference listening to guide the final balance across the full band.
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Works With Any DAW MAC & PC
All Audio Files IncludedÂ
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One-time payment • Choose your training
Choose your package.
Both packages include the full 10-section course, “Happy” multitracks, and the session setup checklist. For $50 more, Pro adds nine bonus videos, “Caught Up In You” multitracks, and a free 30-minute Zoom call with David.
Before you enroll
Your questions, answered.
Does it matter what DAW I am using vs what you are using in this course?
Do I need to purchase a bunch of hardware to use this course?
Can I use my mix on my website to show off my work?
How much mixing experience do I need to take this course?
Is this course downloadable to my computer?
What does Pro add, and how do I schedule the call?
Real excerpts from the main course
Hear what changes in the mix.
Three examples show how David adds depth to the drums, smooths the fiddle, and shapes Lori Kole’s lead vocal. Try headphones for the comparisons.
Add depth with spring reverb
1:34 · Main course
Hear how a touch of spring reverb adds a tail to the drums alongside the natural room sound.
Smooth the fiddle while keeping its character
2:43 · Main course
Hear how EQ and compression control the fiddle’s peaks and help it sit in the mix.
Hear the lead vocal chain in and out
1:10 · Main course
Compare Lori’s lead vocal with and without the compressor, de-esser, and EQ in the mix.
Included with Pro
Plan your first hybrid setup.
2:28 · Pro lesson preview
Learn what to check on your audio interface before adding outboard gear and how to route the signal back into your DAW.
Meet your coach
David Vignola
Follow David at the console as he explains how he balances the band around Lori Kole’s vocal. Use the multitracks to practice those choices in your own mix.
Included with Pro: A free 30-minute Zoom call with David to discuss your mixing or studio questions.
