Mixing Bootcamp / Masterclass

Day 1. Sound Theory / Visualization / Tone & Manner / Storytelling

- Basic sound theory for Mixing / Mastering
- Differences in listening environments such as Binaural / Stereo Speakers and Visualization of sound sources
- Sound Directing & Storytelling through understanding of Tone and Manner
- Analysis and Discussion of Historical Mixes

Day 2. Signal Flow / Editing / Balance Mixing

- Systematic understanding of Signal Flow in DAWs
- Managing Levels in Floating Point Audio Engine ( Gain-Staging )
- Arranging Projects ( Sessions ) and Sub-Group setup for efficient Mixing
- Phase & Time Alignment for drum sources and Fixed Tempo-based Editing
- Variable Tempo-based Editing for applying drummer's groove
- Vocal / Chorus Editing and Tuning
- Balance Mixing using Dynamic Clip Gain / Pan / Volume Fader

Day 3. EQ & Dynamic Processing

- Introduction to the history of Mixing Consoles and traditional EQ's / Compressors
- Understanding the basic concept of a Parametric EQ
- Common sound problems and solutions using basic Subtractive EQ
- Coloration and Musical EQ techniques using traditional Console and Analog-based EQ
- Various use of latest Digital-based Parametric / Dynamic EQ
- Understanding the basic concept of Compressors ( Thre, Rat, Att, Rel, Knee, Side-chain )
- Understanding Envelope / Depth Control and Tone Changes using Compressors
- Principles of Vari-Mu / FET / Opto / VCA and Adding character to sounds using Analogue-based Compressors
- Understanding Compression and Saturation using Analog Tape Simulators
- Use of Multi-Band Compressors and Brick-wall Limiters

Day 4. Space / Modulation / Harmonic Processing

- Basic use of Mono / Stereo Delay
- Musical use of Multi-Tap / Rhythm / Tape Delay
- Understanding of Direct Sound / Pre-Delay / Early-Reflection / Reverberation
- Reverb Algorithm ( Room / Hall / Ambience ) that recreates actual acoustic space and its usage
- Analog Devices & Unrealistic Reverb Algorithm ( Spring / Plate / Non-linear / Reverse ) and its usage
- Principle of Convolution Reverb and directions and precautions for it's use
- Realistic and Unrealistic space design for Storytelling and use of Musical Reverb
- Principle and Musical use of Flanger / Chorus / Phaser
- Principle and Musical use of Low-Pass Filter / Amp Simulator / Saturator
- Principle and Musical use of Sub-Harmonic / Resonator / Exciter
- Principle and Musical use of Pitch Shifter / Harmonizer

Day 5. Full-day Special Masterclass @ Sound Pool Studio

- 8 hours of Special Masterclass with legendary K-Pop mixing engineers - Hyuk Park & Han Goo Kim
- Hyuk Park & Han Goo Kim, Co-owner of Sound Pool Studio, have been working with top K-Pop artists including BTS, EXO, SHINee, Super Junior, NCT 127, SHINHWA, INFINITE, Apink, Standing Egg and IZ*ONE.
- Students will visit Sound Pool Studio and learn about practical mixing techniques directly from these legendary engineers.

Instructor - Jong Hee Park, Record Factory CEO

Jong Hee Park is a multi-talented entrepreneur who is fearless in testing his limits in the music industry. After studying at the Vancouver Film School and Ex’pression College for Digital Arts, Jong Hee set up his own recording studios, EPI and 7 Hertz, which paved the path for his notable career as a sound engineer. From K-Pop, movies, commercials to games, Jong Hee immersed himself in various genres and styles of music in his sound design work, and mastered all three fields of sound engineering-recording, mixing, and mastering. Jong Hee’s passion now lies in leading the young aspiring producers/engineers/musicians with effective educational programs, and he hopes to achieve that dream with Record Factory.

Masterclass Instructor - Hyuk Park & Han Goo Kim, Sound Pool Studio Co-Owner

Masterclass with Han Goo Kim & Hyuk Park from sound POOL, who have been in charge of mixes including the studio albums of Super Junior, NCT 127, INFINITE, SHINHWA, Apink, Weki Meki, and Golden Child, the live albums of BTS, EXO, SHINee, and the TV competition series including Mnet SuperStar K, Produce 101, Produce 48, SBS K-Pop Star, and more.