Course Description

Hip Hop is one of the biggest selling genres in the world. From Home Studio Rappers looking to lay down vocals over beats, to the Snoop Doggs of the world, dominating Hip Hop for over 20 years.

If you want to Mix Hip Hop at the Pro Level though, you MUST have a Pro coach.

Featuring hit Producer Dave Aron whose credits include major artists like Snopp Dogg, 2 Pac, Prince, Dr. Dre and U2, over the course of ~5 hours of video, and dozens of hours practicing alongside, you're going to dive deep into the editing and mixing process of Hip Hops top engineer.

Learn the secrets for getting massive low end, building excitement in your tracks with hooks and vocal stacks, Fine tuning your mix with creative editing and effects, and achieving a pro Hip Hop sound.

Multi-Platinum Selling Producer/Engineer, Instructor

Dave Aron

Dave Aron was born August 29, 1964 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the son of 1950s be-bop trumpeter Al Aron and band director Dorothy Marshall. He is a multi-platinum recording engineer, live and studio mixer, record producer and musician who has worked with some of the most influential musical icons of the past two decades including 2 Pac, Snoop Dogg, Sublime, Wu-Tang, Prince, Nate Dogg, Perry Farrell, Bobby Brown, Dr. Dre and U2. Currently touring as Snoop Dogg's exclusive live mixer, Dave continues to pursue educational and business ventures worldwide.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Section 1: All the Right Pieces: From Building the Beat to Importing the Vocals.

  • 2

    Section 2: Finding Your Mix Direction...and HUGE Kick Drums

    • Determining the Direction for the Mix

    • Making Huge Kick, Snare, and Bass

    • Compression and EQ Approach
  • 3

    Section 3: The Foundations of a Great Hip Hop Mix

    • Building the Mix Foundation Part 1

    • Building the Mix Foundation Part 2
  • 4

    Section 4: All About the Hook: From Background Vocals to a Killer Hook

    • Tracking the BGVs

    • Dealing with Explicit Lyrics

    • Starting the Lead Vocal Mix

    • Mixing the Hook Part 1

    • Mixing the Hook Part 2

    • Mixing the Hook Part 2
  • 5

    Section 5: Fitting it All Together. The Structure of Hip Hop

    • Knowing when Your Vocals Fit

    • Blending the Live Bass

    • Finding the Structure of the Song
  • 6

    Section 6: Adding the Sizzle. Building Excitement and Fine Tuning

  • 7

    Section 7: The Secrets of A Well Mixed Hook...and How to Know What Tricks to Use

    • Mixing the Hooks, 2Pac Style Part 1

    • Mixing the Hooks, 2Pac Style Part 2

    • Choosing Your Mix Tricks
  • 8

    Section 8: Vocal Trick Mixing.

    • Vocal Tricks with Delay and Effects Part 1

    • Vocal Tricks with Delay and Effects Part 2

    • Knowing When the Mix is Done
  • 9

    Section 9: Making that Final Pass. Critical Listening.

    • Making Final Edits and Cuts

    • Listening for Depth, Width, and Volume

    • Final Listen Through

    • Printing the Mix Back Into Pro Tools
  • 10

    Section 10: Words of Advice from a Hip Hop Legend

    • What to Get From an Audio Engineer Program

    • The Greatest Studio Memory...2Pac