HRME • Advanced mixing master class
Mixing Master Class
Vol. 1
Build a complete mix with purpose.
Follow David Vignola through “Gypsy of Love”—from session setup and drum phase alignment to vocals, effects, parallel compression, and automation. See how each decision shapes the finished song.
Basic $97 · Pro $177 · One-time payment
A complete song. A clear workflow.
Follow the mix of “Gypsy of Love”
Multitracks included
Apply each lesson in your own session
Lifetime course access
Revisit the decisions at your own pace
The next step after the fundamentals
Connect the techniques. Shape the complete song.
Move beyond isolated EQ and compression settings. Watch David build a coherent mix, explain what he hears, and choose processing that serves the arrangement. Follow the work in your own DAW with the included multitracks. The course demonstrates third-party plugins; the focus is understanding the decisions behind them.
Inside the main course • Included in Basic & Pro
Follow the workflow. Develop your mixing judgment.
Work through a real song in sequence, then return to the lessons that address the challenges in your own mixes.
01 / SESSION & ROUTING
Build a workable session
Follow session preparation, bus routing, and the reference-track approach before making detailed processing decisions.
02 / DRUMS & BASS
Strengthen the foundation
Hear how drum phase alignment, tone, dynamics, and bass balance work together to support a fuller rhythm section.
03 / GUITARS & KEYS
Make room for the arrangement
Follow guitar and keyboard processing choices, then hear how the parts fit together in the full mix.
04 / LEAD & BACKGROUND VOCALS
Give the vocal its place
Explore vocal preparation, EQ, compression, and background-vocal balance. See why different compressor characters suit different roles.
05 / SPACE & ENERGY
Add depth and punch with intention
Use room ambience, reverb, and parallel compression to give the track more space and energy while keeping the mix clear.
06 / FINAL LISTEN & AUTOMATION
Refine the song as a whole
Revisit the balance, compare against the reference, and follow automation decisions that help the mix develop through the arrangement.
One-time payment • Lifetime course access
Choose your package.
Both packages include the complete main mixing course and multitracks. Pro adds the bonus mastering lesson and a 30-minute coaching call with David.
Before you enroll
Your questions, answered.
Can I follow along in a different DAW?
Do I need the exact plugins shown?
How much mixing experience do I need?
What is the difference between Basic and Pro?
Can I download the course?
Does Basic include the coaching call?
The real project behind the master class
Hear the song you’ll mix.
Listen to “Gypsy of Love,” the song used throughout Mixing Master Class Vol. 1. The multitracks are included so you can follow along and build your own mix.
Real excerpts from the course
Experience the teaching before you enroll.
Hear the changes, follow the reasoning, and see how the techniques work in the actual project. Use full screen for a closer look at the controls.
Hear the impact of phase alignment
Compare the drum sound before and after alignment, then hear why David addresses phase before reaching for more EQ.
Choose compression for character
Follow the thinking behind giving the lead vocal a different compressor character from the rest of the mix.
Blend in punch and thickness
Hear parallel compression brought into the full mix and learn what David listens for as he sets the blend.
Included with Pro
Take the next step after the mix.
The Pro package adds the bonus mastering lesson for this project and a 30-minute coaching call with David.
In this sample, see how gain matching helps compare the processed and original mix at similar loudness.
Meet your coach
David Vignola
Watch David work through the real session, explain what he hears, and connect individual techniques into a complete mixing workflow.
Included with Pro: A 30-minute coaching call with David for your individual mixing and studio questions.
A strong fit if you…
- Understand basic EQ, compression, and routing.
- Have roughly a year or more of mixing experience.
- Want to follow a complete project using third-party plugins.
- Prefer explanations and listening decisions to fixed presets.
Build the basics first if…
You are still learning your DAW or the main mixing tools. Start with the HRME beginner courses, then return when you are ready to follow a complete mixing workflow.
Choose training that fits your experience
Is this the right master class for you?
Mixing Master Class Vol. 1
Build a more deliberate mixing workflow.
Follow the project, understand the decisions, and practice the techniques with the included multitracks.