KABAY MUSIC

Learn how to create balanced, impactful and club-ready mixdowns. By blending experimentation with intentional decision-making around volume, tone, and shape, you’ll learn how to transform an unpolished idea into a powerful, emotionally impactful track that translates on any system, from big club rigs to headphones. This masterclass emphasises both technical skill and creative intent, showing you how to balance low-end punch, remove harshness, and bring each element forward with confidence and clarity. This 3-hour in-depth Ableton masterclass dives deep into the “why” behind every mix decision. It’s perfect for house and techno artists, but will also be relevant for all other electronic producers, looking to refine their final mixdowns and deliver professional results. If you’re not fully satisfied with the course, just email me within 7 days for a full refund! Course Breakdown 0:00 – Introduction & Overview • Mindset & Philosophy – Why focusing on emotional impact is crucial in mixing • Subjectivity in Music – Emphasising there’s no single “correct” approach • Workflow Setup – Explaining the Ableton session and overall roadmap for the masterclass 5:04 – Core Concepts: Volume, Shape & Tone • Volume as the Foundation – How subtle level changes can drastically transform a mix • Shape – Controlling envelopes to give each sound space • Tone (EQ & Harmonics) – Making intentional boosts/cuts to bring sounds to life 53:16 – Low-End Focus: Kick, Sub & Bass • Crafting Separation & Punch – Using sidechain, EQ, and envelopes for clarity in the low frequencies • Preserving Groove & Definition – How slight adjustments can prevent muddiness or overbearing bass 1:18:42 – Taming Harshness & Resonances • Identifying “Troublesome” Frequencies – Pinpointing resonances in hats, rides, or synth layers • Precision EQ Cuts – Surgical removal of harsh resonances and “whistly” overtones • Balancing Pleasantness – Retaining a sound’s character while reducing unpleasant frequencies 2:00:03 – Checking Low-End Mono Compatibility • Why Mono Matters – Older systems and many clubs sum bass to mono • Mid/Side EQ Tools – Techniques to preserve power in low frequencies • Subtle Width vs Solid Centre – Balancing stereo enhancement without compromising punch 2:07:40 – More Improvements • Fine-Tuning Individual Sounds – Revisiting volumes, envelopes, and EQ with fresh ears • Further Tone Shaping – Deciding when to add saturation or lighten darker elements • Ongoing A/B Testing – Ensuring each change genuinely improves the track 2:43:53 – Fixing Lead Mono Compatibility • Mid/Side Balancing – Keeping melodic leads upfront without losing impact in mono • EQ & Utility Tools – Reducing extreme side signals and compensating volume • Maintaining Character – Ensuring leads remain expressive yet club-ready 2:52:40 – What To Do When You Get Stuck • Resetting Your Ears – Taking breaks or muting all but the kick to rebuild balances • A/B Against References – Comparing to earlier versions or favourite tracks • Staying Objective – Avoiding “endless tweaks” and recognising when enough is enough 3:11:30 – Group Processing & Final Adjustments • Mild Group Compression – “Gluing” drums or low-end elements together • Subtle Saturation & EQ – Adding brightness on hi-hat groups, taming unwanted lows • Final Volume Balances – Preventing clutter by carefully rolling off or boosting key frequencies 3:23:45 – Final Recap & Wrap-Up • Highlighting Incremental Improvements – Noticing small steps that add up to a professional sound • Balancing Artistic & Technical – Always keep the track’s purpose and emotional impact in mind Encouragement & Next Steps – Continual practice, comparing mixes, and refining your process over time (You can reference these timestamps any time during the masterclass.) Enjoy the course, and remember: if it’s not for you, just send an email within 7 days for a full refund. I want you to feel completely inspired and satisfied with your mixdowns!

Learn how to turn your finished mix into a loud, dynamic and finished master. By combining critical listening with clear, step-by-step moves of EQ sculpting, smart compression, tasteful saturation, and transparent limiting, you’ll discover how to enhance energy without sacrificing punch or clarity. You’ll understand both a full plug-in chain and a lean, stock-only Ableton workflow, so you can deliver impactful tracks that sound balanced, pleasant and clear. This 4-hour Ableton masterclass is an inside look at the “why” behind every decision. Ideal for electronic producers who want to demystify mastering, own their final polish, and confidently hit “export”. If you’re not fully satisfied with the course, just email me within 7 days for a full refund :) Course Breakdown: 0:00 – Introduction & Overview • What you’ll learn in the next four hours 6:06 – Mastering Framework • The importance of listening • Process roadmap: correct, enhance, colour, limit • Guiding principles • Essential tips Full Mastering 38:21 – Critical Listen & Mono Check: identify problems while the mix tells its story 54:15 – Processing Chain Overview: quick look at the full mastering chain 1:01:12 – EQ Surgery: carve muddy low-mids and tame harsh highs without killing vibe 1:40:54 – Multi-band processing: shape transients and add sparkle 1:51:40 – Parallel Compression: add weight with parallel moves that leave the transients alive 2:11:45 – Stereo Imaging: widen safely in the upper mids while the low end stays stable in mono 2:16: 29 – Saturation & Character: add warmth and excitement 2:26:23 – “Magic” Enhancers: tasteful lifts with mastering specific plugins 2:37:24 – Clipping & Limiting:shave rogue peaks, then share the gain-reduction load across stages for a loud yet open master 2:58:28 – Loudness Read out: understand the loudness measurement of LUFS Self-Mastering (only Ableton stock effects) 3:23:38 – Fresh-ears strategy: why you wait, relisten, and decide if the mix even needs fixing 3:40:03 – Utility & EQ8: tighten mono-compatibility and pull out boxy build-up 4:05:13 Parallel Compression: enhance the punch and thickness 4:12:22 Saturation: subtle harmonic glue and enhancements with stock devices only 4:20:23 Ableton Limiter: transparent loudness push 4:36:29 – Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways (You can reference these timestamps any time during the masterclass.) Enjoy the course, and remember: if it’s not for you, just send an email within 7 days for a full refund. I want you to feel completely satisfied with your new mastering skills!