CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
MTEC 52A
MIXING & MASTERING I · 4 units
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- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Mixing and mastering multitrack recordings using Pro Tools. EQ, compression, reverb, delays, tempo maps, harmonic distortion, multi-band compression. Compare and contrast mixing techniques employed by engineers and producers from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds. Styles of mixing including jazz, classical, country, rock, hip-hop, electronica, etc. Example exercises featuring professional recordings and mixes. Understanding and applying mixing concepts such as balance, dimension, and monitoring. Deliver final mixes that translate accurately to various speaker systems and listening environments.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 4:30 PM UTCMTEC 52AMIXING & MASTERING IOpen1 section · 6 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20241 · 01Open · 6
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in MUS 81C.”
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