Cubaseでミキシング・マスタリング入門~あなたの楽曲を一つ上のクオリティへ~

Learn Mixing & Mastering with Cubase: From Beginner to Pro

This comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of mixing and mastering, perfect for musicians looking to elevate their music production. We'll guide you through the entire process using Cubase, with practical examples based on real song files. You'll learn how to expertly process each instrument to achieve a polished, professional sound.

What is Mixing? Mixing is the art of balancing the levels and frequencies of individual instruments within a track to create a clear and engaging listening experience.

What is Mastering? Mastering focuses on optimizing the overall loudness and dynamic range of a song, ensuring consistency and impact across different playback systems.

Struggling with these common issues?

• "My track sounds quieter than other songs."
• "My music lacks punch and impact."
• "My mix feels narrow and lacks width."
• "Everything in my mix sounds muddy and cluttered."

If you've experienced these frustrations, this course is designed to help you solve these mixing and mastering problems and achieve a professional-quality result.

Master Cubase's Built-in Plugins:

This course focuses on maximizing the power of Cubase's included plugins. You won't need expensive third-party plugins! We'll cover:

• Compressor: Understand parameter adjustments and their impact on sound.
• Equalizer: Learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques for shaping frequencies.
• Distortion: Use Quadorafuzz to add exciting grit and character to drums.
• Bass Enhancement: Employ VSTBassAmp to make your bass sound powerful and prominent.
• Guitar Tone Shaping: Explore VSTAmpRack and AmpSimulatar for creating a variety of guitar tones.
• De-essing: Master the art of using a Deesser to tame harsh vocal sibilance.
• Creating Depth: Utilize RoomWorksSE and Reverence to add realistic and spacious reverb.
• Loudness Optimization: Learn to use the Maximizer to increase overall loudness (with a focus on avoiding over-compression).

(Note: This course utilizes Cubase 10.5 Pro. Some plugins may not be available in other versions.)

Project Focus: Modern Japanese Rock

Throughout the course, we'll be working with Japanese rock music to demonstrate practical mixing and mastering techniques. Our goals are:

1. Achieve a modern, commercially viable rock sound.
2. Ensure clarity and separation between individual instruments in the mix.
3. Optimize loudness without sacrificing dynamic range.

Course Details:

• Over 3 hours 30 minutes of content.
• Detailed, step-by-step instructions.
• Short, digestible lectures (under 3 minutes each) for learning on the go.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for musicians who want to improve their mixing and mastering skills and achieve a professional sound. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll gain valuable insights and practical techniques.

We're passionate about helping you unlock your musical potential! We look forward to seeing you in the course.

Important Note: This course is designed for Cubase Pro. While it may be accessible with Cubase Artist, some plugins and features may not be available.