Powered by AI. Designed for the Dance Floor.
Ready to turn your good tracks into great ones? Dubspot’s online Mixing & Mastering Program combines fundamental audio engineering with cutting-edge AI tools so you can finish your music fast—and at a professional standard. Whether you produce dubstep, techno, house, hip-hop, or experimental genres, you’ll learn the exact techniques and workflows to make your sound stand out on every system.
AI-Driven Efficiency: Master the same next-generation tools top studios are only beginning to adopt.
Industry-Focused Curriculum: From the basics of sound to advanced mastering chains, we cover all the bases needed for modern electronic music.
Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals who have mixed and mastered for chart-topping DJs and global releases.
Fully Online & Interactive: Access 30–40 hours of on-demand video, weekly instructor feedback, and real-time mentorship—anytime, anywhere.
This 6-month program is structured into six progressive modules, each building on the last to ensure you develop deep expertise in both traditional and AI-enhanced mixing and mastering.
Laying the Foundations for Electronic Music Production
Fundamental Properties of Sound: Explore frequency, amplitude, and wavelength—key to shaping kick drums, basslines, and complex synth textures.
Room Acoustics & Psychoacoustics: Understand how sound behaves in physical spaces, why proper acoustic treatment matters, and how human perception (e.g., frequency masking, equal loudness curves) guides EQ and loudness decisions.
DAW Essentials: Learn the core functionalities of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more. Master signal flow, gain staging, and the art of send/return effects to keep your mixes organized and powerful.
Key Takeaway: A strong foundation in how sound behaves—both physically and psychologically—is essential to creating clear, impactful mixes from day one.
Shaping & Refining Your Tracks
Equalization (EQ): Identify frequency ranges typical in EDM, hip-hop, and beyond, and use subtractive & additive EQ to prevent masking.
Compression & Dynamics: Control peaks and overall loudness with downward, upward, and parallel compression—especially critical for punchy electronic drums.
Reverb & Delay: Create realistic or stylized spatial effects, from subtle ambience to massive, club-ready soundscapes.
Panning & Stereo Imaging: Craft an engaging stereo field while avoiding phase issues and mono compatibility problems.
Specialized Techniques for Modern Electronic Music
Layering & Sound Design: Manage multiple synths, drum machines, and samplers without creating mud.
Sidechain Compression: Achieve the classic ‘pump’ effect that keeps basslines and kicks from clashing.
Genre-Specific Nuances: Tailor your mix for house, techno, trance, dubstep, and more—each style has its own ‘sonic signature.’
Creative Modulation & Distortion: Use chorus, flangers, saturation, and glitch effects for that next-level electronic edge.
Turning a Great Mix into a Professional-Grade Track
Mastering Goals & Loudness Targets: Prepare tracks for streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube) that normalize audio around -14 to -16 LUFS.
Essential Mastering Plugins: Employ linear-phase EQs for tonal balance, gentle compression to ‘glue’ the mix, and true-peak limiters for commercial loudness without digital clipping.
Headroom & Mix Preparation: Export your final mixes with proper headroom (around -6 dB) to give your masters clarity and punch.
Fine-Tuning for Maximum Impact
Multiband Dynamics: Control different frequency ranges independently for precision shaping.
Mid-Side (M/S) Processing: Widen the stereo image and tighten the low-end for powerful, club-ready masters.
Clipping & Saturation: Add warmth, harmonic excitement, and a sense of loudness without harsh distortion.
Optimizing for Distribution: Ensure your final master meets the specific requirements of each platform—streaming, digital downloads, or even vinyl.
Real-World Application & Portfolio Building
Hands-On Projects: Complete full mixes and masters across multiple genres to solidify your skills.
Peer & Instructor Feedback: Get detailed critiques to refine your process and develop critical listening.
Professional Portfolio: Finish the program with a polished set of tracks that demonstrate your range and skill to labels, artists, or clients.
AI & Future Trends: Dive deeper into AI-powered mastering tools, immersive audio (Dolby Atmos), and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Throughout each module, you’ll discover how AI-assisted analysis and mastering platforms (like LANDR, Masterchannel, or Ozone’s Master Assistant) can streamline your workflow. Learn when to trust these tools, when to override them, and how to combine machine intelligence with human intuition for the best possible results.
30–40 Hours of On-Demand Video Lessons
Weekly 1-on-1 Feedback from Professional Mixing & Mastering Engineers
Live Mentorship (2 Hours/Week) via Video & Text Chat
12 Months of Course Access: Revisit anytime and refine your skills
Bonus Materials: AI plugin setup guides, curated presets, and advanced workflow templates
DAW: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, or similar
Essential Plugins: iZotope Ozone, SoundToys Bundle, Convolution Reverb (Altiverb recommended), plus standard compression/EQ tools
AI Tools (Free or Freemium): Ozone Master Assistant, LANDR, Masterchannel, referencing plugins like Bassroom or Mixroom
Room Treatment: Bass traps, absorption panels, and calibration software for accurate monitoring (highly recommended)
Electronic Music Producers at any level looking to master professional mixing & mastering.
Aspiring Engineers who want a solid foundation in audio physics, psychoacoustics, and modern DAW workflows.
Experienced Musicians seeking to integrate AI tools for faster, more efficient finishing processes.
DJs & Live Performers needing tracks that translate perfectly to clubs, festivals, and large-scale systems.
Q: Do I need previous experience in mixing or mastering?
A: Not required! We start with fundamental concepts of audio engineering and progress to advanced techniques, suitable for beginners and intermediates alike.
Q: How are AI tools integrated into the course?
A: We show you when and how to use AI-driven mixing and mastering features (like Ozone Master Assistant) while still applying critical human judgment for best results.
Q: What if I use a DAW other than Ableton Live or Logic Pro?
A: Our techniques apply to any DAW. We focus on transferable principles, so you can adapt them to FL Studio, Cubase, Bitwig, or Pro Tools.
Q: How does the live mentorship work?
A: You’ll have weekly office hours via video or text chat. Share your screen, ask questions, and receive real-time demonstrations on your own tracks.
Stop letting technical barriers hold you back. Join Dubspot’s Mixing & Mastering Program to gain industry-proven skills, harness the power of AI, and create professional-grade tracks that shine on every platform—from SoundCloud to major streaming services.
