The next step after the fundamentals
Understand the why behind the moves.
You already know what EQ and compression do. Now see how those tools work together across a full arrangement—and how each choice serves the song.
Hear the reasoning, watch the adjustments, and follow along with the included audio files.
HRME • Advanced mixing master class
Mixing Master Class
Vol. 2
See the decisions behind a complete mix.
Go beyond individual techniques. Follow David Vignola through a real song—from understanding the artist’s direction to shaping the tracks, refining the balance, and checking the finished mix.
COMPARE BASIC & PROWatch lesson samples
Basic $147 · Pro $197 · One-time payment
A real artist. A complete song.
Mix “SMILE” by James D. Cooler
Multitracks included
Practice the decisions in your own session
Lifetime course access
Revisit the lessons at your own pace
Included with Pro
Go Further With
Automation & Analog Mixing.
Upgrade for $50 more to explore how the mix develops beyond the main lessons—and practice on another song.
- Two automation lessons: follow level rides and moves that add movement to the mix.
- Two analog-mixing bonus videos: explore David’s hardware approach to the same project.
- A second set of multitracks: apply your skills to another James D. Cooler song.
- A 30-minute coaching call: bring your mixing or studio questions to David.
The real project behind the master class
Hear the song you’ll mix.
Listen to “SMILE” by James D. Cooler. Multitracks are included so you can follow along and build your own mix.
Check out James D. Cooler social media links below
Inside the main course • Included in Basic & Pro
Follow the mix. Build your judgment.
Work through the full project in sequence, then return to the lessons that address the challenges in your own mixes.
01 / DIRECTION & SETUP
Start with the song’s direction
Explore the session layout, plugin setup, reference track, and artist’s notes before making processing decisions.
02 / RHYTHM SECTION
Build the foundation
Shape kick, snare, room mics, and bass. See how processing and balance work together to support the track.
03 / GUITARS & KEYS
Make a dense arrangement work
Fit acoustic, clean, crunch, and heavy guitars into the mix, then bring in the solo and keys without losing focus.
04 / VOCALS
Find the right vocal character
Follow lead- and background-vocal processing, including compression, tone, and how the parts sit together.
05 / DEPTH & SPACE
Use effects with intention
Layer small amounts of reverb and delay to create depth and width while keeping the arrangement clear.
06 / FINAL DECISIONS
Refine the complete mix
Compare against the reference, revisit balances, and see the final tweaks David makes after a fresh listen.
One-time payment • Lifetime course access
Choose your package.
Both packages include the main mixing course and the multitracks for “SMILE.” Pro adds the bonus lessons, a second song to mix, and coaching.Â
Before you enroll
Your questions, answered.
How much mixing experience do I need?
What is the difference between Basic and Pro?
What will I work on during the course?
Is this a subscription?
Does Basic include the coaching call?
Real excerpts from the course
Experience the teaching before you enroll.
Three short lessons showing the explanation, the adjustment, and the result. Use full screen for a closer look at the controls.
Bring a vocal forward
See how David chooses compression for vocal character and openness—not just level control.
Create depth without the wash
Hear how small amounts of layered reverb and delay change the feel of the complete mix.
Keep the kick sounding natural
Watch a gate-decay adjustment preserve the drum’s resonance while managing unwanted bleed.
Meet your coach
David Vignola
Watch David work through the real session, explain the choices he makes, and revisit decisions as the arrangement develops.
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 mixing terminology.
- Have roughly a year or more of mixing experience.
- Want to see how separate techniques become a complete workflow.
- Prefer real-session decisions over fixed settings and presets.
Build the basics first if…
You are still learning your DAW or what the main mixing tools do. Start with the HRME beginner courses, then come back when you are ready for a complete-project master class.
Start with the fundamentals, then build on them with this full-project workflow.
Choose training that fits your experience
Is this the right master class for you?
Mixing Master Class Vol. 2
Build a more deliberate mixing workflow.
Follow the full project, understand the decisions, and put what you learn into practice with the included multitracks.
